Ladan Afrasiabi
Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

✉ lafrasiabi@soka.edu
☏  +1 949-269-5539

Ladan supports our Master’s in Educational Leadership and Societal Change program. She holds a Graduate Degree in Psychology from Columbia University, where she was also selected for a distinguished Academic Fellowship focused on counseling graduate students. Ladan’s research interests include the intersection between social-emotional learning and mental health outcomes. Her master’s thesis earned the honor of ‘Distinction in Research and Creative Work’ for her analysis of psychological capital (PsyCap) and building resilience in the workplace. She is passionate about helping students leverage their innate strengths in order to pursue their purpose and live a contributive life. Ladan is a California native who enjoys writing, comedy and spending quality time with loved ones.

Works with Students from:
within the United States & abroad