मन मुक्ति · Mental Liberation
MannMukti translates to “mental liberation” in Hindi. We operate as a university chapter of the national MannMukti organization. Our mission is to encourage healthy, open dialogue of South Asian mental health issues in an effort to remove stigma, improve awareness and promote self-care. Through grassroots advocacy, research, and outreach, we hope to normalize this topic of conversation within the South Asian diaspora and increase access to culturally specific care.
Our Team
ARYAN JAIN (he/him)
Co-President, Psychobiology '27
Aryan is a 4th-year Psychobiology major and Brain & Behavioral Health minor, interested in pursuing a career in medicine. He joined MannMukti to become a part of a community that also wants to destigmatize the topic of mental health within South Asians. His favorite South Asian snacks are samosas and Parle G. Feel free to ask him any questions about school, and he loves traveling, coffee, movies, and photography!
Khushi Sharma (she/her)
Co-President, Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology ‘27
Khushi is a 4th year MCDB major and Global Health minor, interested in pursuing a career in medicine. She joined MannMukti to join and support a community centered around destigmatizing South Asian mental health and creating a safe space for students to ask for help. As a board member, she is excited to host engaging events to expand reach and further the mission of MannMukti along with planning fun socials for members to attend. Her favorite South Asian snacks are Parle G and Kurkure. She loves to meet new people and help build community. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions about school, life, books, TV shows, any rom coms, and give food recs in LA!
Anjali amanaganti (she/her)
Operations Director, Neuroscience '29
Anjali is a 2nd year Neuroscience major interested in pursuing a career in medicine. She joined MannMukti to be in community with others who find interest in better understanding profound experiences impacted by their identities. As a board member, she is excited to facilitate discussions surrounding various mental health themes prevalent in South Asian communities and host fun socials throughout the year. Her favorite South Asian snacks are motichoor ladoo and samosa chaat. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions about her high school 26-day backpacking trip!
SAhasra dronavalli (she/her)
Communications Director, Psychobiology '29
Sahasra is a 2nd year Psychobiology major, pursuing a career in medicine. She joined MannMukti to find a group of individuals who are open to talking about taboo mental-health topics in the South Asian community. As a board member, she looks forward to increasing the output of recruitment and overlooking a thriving social media page. Her favorite South Asian snacks are little hearts and any type of chaat. Feel free to ask her for advice about academics, interest in psych/neurodevelopment research, anything at all. She loves travel, shopping, coffee/matcha, and cooking!