Manasi is an undergrad at Stanford University studying Symbolic Systems (our fancy way of saying Cognitive Science) with a concentration in Psychology, and English. She is interested in utilising policy, psychological theory, and art to improve mental healthcare for marginalised communities. In the future, she is interested in attending grad school or law school. She has designed a digital fashion look for ZERO10 AR, worked on student films, and was one of the founders of a campaign for antiracist education curriculum in her high school district. In 2020, she was appointed a National Student Poet by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. She has spoken at events for Oprah and former National Poet Laureates, been invited to the White House by First Lady Jill Biden, recognized by Vice President Kamala Harris, and made an appearance in an episode of the PBS series Poetry in America.
