Nouhamin Leoulekal manages the Matsui Center's student programs and provides advising and support for students who are interested in public service. Nouhamin's portfolio includes the Cal-in-Sacramento Fellowship and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program.
Before joining the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) as a staff member in 2026, Nouhamin was a student leader and alum of several IGS programs, including Democracy Camp DC and the John Gardner Public Service Fellowship. Drawing from her own experiences as a public service scholar, Nouhamin brings a deep understanding of student development. She is passionate about creating meaningful pathways for students to engage in public service and make a lasting impact in their communities. Nouhamin is a Bay Area native and graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Legal Studies and a minor in African American Studies in 2025.