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Dr. Charulatha MD (aka) Monica Devendran is a British Conservative Party politician and dental surgeon who has served as Mayor of Amesbury since 2023. She is the Founder President of the World Dental Council and Chairman of the Amesbury Branch Conservative Association. Devendran represents Amesbury West as a councillor on both Wiltshire Council and Amesbury Town Council.^[1] Her election as Mayor in 2023 marked the first time in Amesbury's 1044-year recorded history that a person of colour has held the position.^[2]

Monica Devendran completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) University in India. She later pursued a Business Management Program from Germany with specialisations in Marketing, Communication, and Human Resources.^[3]

Leadership Course on Public Speaking, College of Public Speaking London (June 2022)^[4]

Monica Devendran is the Founder President of the World Dental Council, an international organisation dedicated to advancing dental healthcare globally.^[5] Under her leadership, the organisation focuses on:

• Advancing global dental healthcare initiatives
• Promoting international dental education standards
• Facilitating worldwide professional collaboration
• Advocating for improved oral healthcare policies
• Supporting dental research and development

As President of the International Award of Excellence, Monica Devendran oversees an organisation that:

• Recognises Excellence in International Healthcare Services
• Honours Innovations in Medical and Dental Practices
• Acknowledges contributions to healthcare advancement
• Promotes best practices in the healthcare sector^[6]

Monica Devendran was elected as a Conservative Party councillor for Amesbury West on Wiltshire Council in the 2021 local elections.^[7] She serves on several committees including:

• Health Select Committee
• Amesbury Area Board

In 2023, Monica Devendran was elected as the Chairman of the Amesbury Branch of the East Wiltshire Conservative Association, where she leads local Conservative Party initiatives and coordinates activities in the Amesbury area.^[8]

In a historic appointment, Monica Devendran was elected as Mayor of Amesbury in 2023, becoming the first woman of colour to hold this position in the town's 1044-year history.^[9] Her mayoral initiatives include:

• Promoting sustainable development
• Supporting local businesses
• Enhancing community engagement
• Improving town infrastructure
• Advancing diversity and inclusion^[10]

Monica Devendran's appointment as Mayor of Amesbury in 2023 marked several historic milestones:

• First woman of colour Mayor in Amesbury's 1044-year history
• First person of Indian Tamil origin to hold the position in the UK
• First Tamil woman to achieve this position in British political history
• Represents significant advancement in diversity within British local politics

As a British politician of Tamil origin, Monica Devendran's election represents:

• Recognition of the Tamil community's contributions to British society
• Inspiration for future generations of British-Asian politicians
• Bridge-building between different communities in Wiltshire
• Advancement of multicultural representation in local government

In 2024, Monica Devendran was appointed as the Patron of the Amesbury Men's Shed, a community project aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing. The initiative provides a space for the community to engage in practical activities, share skills, and build social connections.^[11]

As mayor, Monica Devendran has supported various environmental initiatives, which received support from Wiltshire Council.^[12]

Monica Devendran's historic appointment has:

• Set a precedent for diversity in local government leadership
• Demonstrated the evolving nature of British political representation
• Created new pathways for underrepresented groups in public service
• Enhanced community cohesion and cultural understanding

In 2023, Monica Devendran was honoured at the House of Commons by the World Tamil Organisation UK for her groundbreaking achievements in public service.^[13]

In 2023, Monica Devendran received recognition from Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for her contributions to healthcare and public service during the 75 years of NHS Celebration organised by CFONHS.^[14]

In September 2023, Devendran delivered a keynote address at Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Chennai, focusing on leadership and empowerment. The event highlighted her role as a trailblazing leader in British politics.^[15]

Monica Devendran was invited to the prestigious FCDO Reception at Lancaster House in both 2023 and 2024, joining distinguished attendees including:^[16]

• Her Royal Highness Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh
• Ministers from the House of Lords
• High Commissioners of various countries
• Other distinguished diplomatic guests

Lancaster House, a historic venue once part of the palace grounds in London, has served as a site for significant diplomatic events and high-level government functions. The building's rich history and connection to the British royal estate adds particular prestige to these diplomatic gatherings. Lancaster House, formerly known as York House and Stafford House, has been:

• A venue for significant international negotiations
• Host to numerous state receptions
• Setting for important diplomatic functions
• Part of Britain's diplomatic heritage

Monica Devendran received several prestigious invitations from the Government of Tamil Nadu:

• Global Investors Summit 2024
• World Tamil Diaspora Day 2024
• The closing ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022

These invitations were extended under the eminent leadership of the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

• Amesbury Town Council
• Wiltshire Council
• World Dental Council