Six Gardner Fellows -- three from Stanford and three from UC Berkeley -- are selected each spring. They begin 10 months of full time work at a U.S. nonprofit or government agency starting in the fall after graduation. Each fellow is matched with a distinguished leader in public service who guides the student's professional growth and development and provides opportunities and exposure that exceed what is normally available to a recent graduate.
Meet this year's Berkeley fellows!
Sean Flores
Berkeley experience:
After transferring from Mt. San Antonio Community College to UC Berkeley, Sean immediately became involved in a number of on-campus organizations working towards social justice, primarily as an advocate for prison reform. The Teach in Prison program was central to his student activism. Initially serving as a tutor for students at the Robert E....
Allyson Little
Berkeley experience:
Allyson Little graduated highest distinction with a degree in Political Economy and a minor in Education. Attending Cal during a time of severe fiscal crisis shaped her undergraduate career and strengthened her commitment to public education. Inspired by this experience, Allyson integrated her passions for education and political participation to become highly involved on...
Stephanie Ullrich
Berkeley Experience:
Stephanie graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies and Media Studies and a minor in Global Poverty and Practice. While at Cal, Stephanie has focused on development issues. During her junior and senior year she organized the curriculum for and co-taught Thirst: Global Discourses on Human Rights and Water,...