Having lived in the DC metro area for over a decade, Monica Ahuja and Jason Kazi have both met and worked with a lot of creative people with the same passion and drive like themselves. With this in mind, on May 2, 2018, Monica launched DCWaleDesi and Jason joined as the Community Manager in September 2018. Initially started as just an Instagram account to showcase the diversity of South Asians in the area, DCWaleDesi has evolved into an inclusive platform created to promote and foster collaboration among creative South Asians in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Together, they have connected with South Asian-owned businesses and developed unique event concepts such as “DesiGrooves,” a monthly dance workshop to give experienced dancers the opportunity to teach others in a relaxed environment. You can check out DCWaleDesi on Instagram and Facebook.