Yashita Singh

Yashita Singh is a junior majoring in Political Science with a concentration in governance, law, politics, and technology at Stanford University. Yashita was born in India and raised in California. 

Her main areas of interest include executive power, new technologies, and digital systems, which have led her to pursue a career in law. Her Ethics in Society honors thesis examines when presidential power becomes incompatible with democratic legitimacy, drawing on comparative authoritarian politics and constitutional theory. Yashita has worked on AI governance and compliance for the California Department of Technology, is currently an intern for the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office, and has also worked with several different non-profits on policy research and advocacy. Through her work with the Stanford Social Science Institute and the Stanford Housing Equity Project, she conducts research on policy issues related to housing, equity, and community development. Remaining engaged with law on campus, Yashita is also a core member of the Public Interest Committee of Stanford Women in Law. Her goals for after graduation include a career in law, focusing on technology and regulation. 

When Yashita is not in class or working, she enjoys working out, going on coffee runs, and spending time by the water.