Tara Mandrekar

Tara Mandrekar is focused on understanding how AI is reshaping what it means to learn, work, and build a career. They work closely with community college students to explore these changes in real time, helping translate student perspectives into insights that educators and leaders can act on. Their approach centers youth voice, storytelling, and co-design as tools for building more equitable systems. Tara is passionate about ensuring the next generation is not just adapting to AI, but actively shaping its role in society.