Democracy Camp

Fiza Mehmood

Class of 2023
2023 Democracy Camp in DC

As a first-generation student, I am committed to amplifying the voices of those who are not heard. I have spent my life on labels that the government often overlooks, such as low-income or people of color. I have completed research and interned for the City of Sacramento, the Sacramento Mayor’s Office, and Sacramento’s District 3 Office. It was vital for me to have my voice heard and speak about issues the government was not interested in. During my time, I aided the Council in passing a legislative bill regarding plastic pollution. While working with City Hall, I realized how...

Danielle Mitchell

Class of 2027
2026 Democracy Camp Student Director
2026 Matsui Center Student Director
2026 Schaeffer Fellowship
2026 Democracy Camp in DC
2025 Democracy Camp in DC

Danielle Mitchell (she/her)

Danielle Mitchell is a Fiat Lux scholar at the University of California, Berkeley studying Political Science. Coming from a first-generation background in Los Angeles, she developed an early interest in public policy and how national decisions shape the experiences of local communities.

Danielle is dedicated to building community and expanding access for Black students on campus. She serves as the President of the Black Pre-Law Association, where she leads initiatives focused on mentorship, professional development, and...

Ibrahim Mohyuddin

Class of 2022
2022 Democracy Camp in DC

Ibrahim Abdul-Aziz Mohyuddin is a college senior studying Legal Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He grew up in a very tight-knit immigrant Muslim community in Tennessee where he had gotten to experience first hand the ways that ethnic immigrants and Muslims were treated in a southern, conservative state post-9/11. He has seen first hand how the government can be used to target minority communities; the Tennessee State Legislature being one of the few legislative bodies in the United States to not only introduce, but also pass an “Anti-Sharia...

Anthony Mondragon

Class of 2024
2023 Democracy Camp in DC

Raised by a single mother in a household of six siblings in Southern California, Anthony is passionate about creating solutions for formerly incarcerated, system-impacted, and marginalized communities. At an early age, Anthony was abandoned by his father and was forced to live in a heavily gang-infested area which led him to be incarcerated at a young age. Through this experience, he became acutely aware of policies that affect youth at a young age due to being forced to live in low-income communities with high crime rates. At UC Berkeley, Anthony, the first in his family to...

Amelia Monsour

Class of 2026
2026 John Gardner Fellowship
2025 Schaeffer Fellowship
2024 Cal-in-Sacramento
2024 Jo Freeman Women in Politics Fellow
2023 Democracy Camp Berkeley Fellow

Amelia Monsour is a senior majoring in political science and sociology with a minor in public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. A proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools, Amelia is passionate about addressing inequities in education and supporting California’s public school system. She is also passionate about addressing economic inequality and hopes to pursue a career in public service and law to advocate for economic justice and educational equity.

Throughout her time at UC Berkeley, Amelia has continued to develop her interest in public...

Fatima Michell Morales

Class of 2026
2025 Democracy Camp in DC

Fatima Michell Morales (she/her)

Fatima Morales is a first generation, low income, Latina double majoring in Political Science and Economics.

When not devoted to her studies, Fatima is one of the K-12 Recruitment and Development Co-Coordinators for the Raíces Recruitment and Retention Center. She has had the opportunity to not only serve underprivileged, low-income, Latine K-12 students, but also assist in programming for current students of color at Cal. She aims to continuously promote and demystify higher education, similarly to how her...

Tristan Ismael Soto Moreno

Class of 2025
2025 Democracy Camp in DC

Tristan Ismael Soto Moreno (he/him)

Tristan Soto Moreno, a fourth-year student from Bodega, California, is a first-generation, low-income student of Mexican descent pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. With a strong commitment to social justice, K-12 education, and immigration advocacy, he aims to create positive change for marginalized communities.

Tristan participated in the first cohort of Solidarity Spring through UC Berkeley’s Labor Center, attending protests and workshops to advocate for essential...

Yessica Mox

Class of 2022
2022 Democracy Camp in DC
2021 Schaeffer Fellowship
2021 Matsui Local Government Fellowship

Yessica Mox is a Political Science major from Riverside, CA. She comes from a low-income community and has lived experiences that have shaped the type of work she would like to do in the future. She hopes to work in the public service sector and would like to one day attend law school. In the past, she has interned for a local nonprofit, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. She was part of the board of directors for Inside the Living Room, a student-led organization that helps students connect with internships at East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (EBSC). In...

Daniel Munoz

Class of 2023
2022 Democracy Camp in DC

Danny is a transfer student who identifies as re-entry, first-generation, and formerly incarcerated, among other marginalized populations. Raised in Oakland and San Leandro, California, a disadvantaged family dynamic has caused him a great deal of adversity. After decades of going back and forth to jail and a violent lifestyle, in 2016, Danny was shot five times. In 2018, Danny made the decision to pursue higher education, with goals of giving back to his community.

Now, as a Sociology Major and Public Policy Minor at UC Berkeley, Danny aspires to not...

Bianca Torres Murray

Class of 2024
2022 Democracy Camp in DC

Bianca is a proud Mexican-American from Echo Park, Los Angeles. Her ancestors’ grit and determination greatly inspire her. Also, Bianca is a second-year Ethnic Studies major who’s passionate about social justice and community engagement. Specifically, she’s interested in the intersections between race and public policy and how policy impacts peoples’ lives. Bianca has had many experiences working to change policies for the better. As a high schooler, after being denied the opportunity to run for a board seat on her local neighborhood council due to her...