Democracy Camp

Emily Zambrano

Class of 2026
2026 Democracy Camp in DC
2025 Cal-in-Sacramento

Emily Zambrano is a proud Mexican-American and first-generation student part of UC Berkeley’s class of 2026, earning her B.A. in Political Science, with a concentration in American politics, and minoring in Public Policy. She aspires to launch a career in public service and law guided by the principles of equity, justice, accountability, and compassion. Her fellowships with the Matsui Center, grounded in community and mentorship, including the 2025 Cal-in-Sacramento program and now a part of the 2026 cohort of Democracy Camp in DC, have been instrumental in her development...

Jacqueline Zuno

Class of 2024
2024 Democracy Camp in DC

Jacqueline Zuno (she/her)

Jacqueline Zuno is a first-generation Latina, majoring in Legal Studies and Political Economy. Her academic focus centers on the development of Latin America, shaped by her upbringing in the border between San Diego and Tijuana. Having navigated life and education in both regions, she brings a nuanced perspective to her studies.

Outside the classroom, Jacky is deeply passionate about empowering underrepresented communities. Over the past three years of her undergraduate journey, she has been actively involved with the Raíces Recruitment...

Marlyn Suhey Zuno

Class of 2023
2023 Democracy Camp in DC

Marlyn is a first-generation college student who will be graduating in May 2023 from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Science and Comparative Ethnic Studies. She was born in San Diego but grew up living in both San Diego and Tijuana. As part of a mixed-status family, she learned first-hand how complicated and overwhelming immigration legal processes are in our country. Living in a border site, the movement of people, particularly of refugees and asylum seekers, was highly visible throughout her life. These lived experiences have motivated her work throughout undergrad and...