Summary
Monica Granados is a Director of Open Science with 12 years’ experience blending scientific research, policy and data science to advance open scholarship and climate science. She leads open science strategy at Creative Commons and previously directed the Open Climate Campaign, coordinating international stakeholders, crafting multi-year plans, and delivering high-profile briefings and presentations. Her background as a PhD ecologist and scientific data scientist enables her to translate complex ecological data into reproducible tools, visualizations, and actionable policy recommendations. She has shaped federal open science commitments in Canada, chaired interdepartmental working groups, and represents Canada in G7 open science fora—bringing both hands-on technical skills and system-level policy influence. Known for founding PREreview and running live preprint review initiatives, she combines community-driven approaches with rigorous evidence to accelerate equitable, transparent research practices.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Ecology, Master of Science - MS, Ecology at University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology at McGill University