Mandeep Ladhar

Mandeep Ladhar is a first-year Master of Public Administration student at the University of Southern California and a Norman Topping Fellow. She brings a diverse background in public health, education policy, and disability studies from her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. Growing up in Northern California, Mandeep developed a deep passion for social justice and community service.

After graduating, she dedicated herself to supporting elementary school students with disabilities through her work at a nonprofit organization. She later transitioned to advising high school students in San Francisco schools on financial aid and college access, furthering her commitment to educational equity.

Mandeep is particularly interested in poverty reduction, philanthropy, AI regulation. Outside her professional endeavors, she enjoys exploring cities, trying new foods, and taking long walks.