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Tulsi was born and raised in California’s North Bay, but now calls Houston, TX her home. Her love for Bollywood and folk style dance started at a very young age and has stayed with her since. Having always been curious and excited by Bollywood dance at the collegiate level, Tulsi joined Ishaara her freshman year at UC Berkeley. She graduated from Cal with a degree in Environmental Economics & Policy, with a minor in City & Regional Planning. After college, Tulsi spent a year in Houston working on neighborhood and community revitalization. In fall 2012, she will join UCLA’s Masters in Urban and Regional Planning program. In Houston and elsewhere, Tulsi enjoys trying new foods, and exploring the city’s neighborhoods and cultures.

University: UC Berkeley
Major: Environmental Econ & Policy, City & Regional Planning minor
Career Path: Urban Planning