September 19, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pmAre you a UC Berkeley undergraduate student who is driven to serve others and be a change-maker? Seeking a career path to public service? Attend our Democracy Camp info session to learn more! 2024 DEMOCRACY CAMP IN BERKELEY
Application Deadline: Sunday 11/5 at 11:59pm
Eligibility: Must be a registered UC Berkeley undergraduate student in Spring 2024 (seniors who will graduate in May 2024 are eligible). All years and all majors...
October 13, 2022 6:30pm - 8:00pmAre you a UC Berkeley undergraduate student who is driven to serve others and be a change-maker? Seeking a career path to public service? Attend our Democracy Camp info session to learn more! 2023 DEMOCRACY CAMP IN BERKELEY
Application Deadline: Sunday 11/6 at 11:59pm
Eligibility: Must be a registered UC Berkeley undergraduate student in Spring 2023 (seniors who will graduate in May 2023 are eligible). All years and all majors welcome....
My name is Leticia Michelle Reyes, and I am currently in my fourth year at Cal majoring in political science. I am a first-generation college student, come from a low-income background, and am the daughter of undocumented immigrants. Growing up in California's Central Valley, I developed a passion for advocating for the rights of migrant farmworkers and undocumented immigrants, as well as bringing awareness to the devastating effects climate change has on the region. My aspiration is to leverage my academic knowledge and...
Angelo is a third-year student majoring in political science. Growing up surrounded by talk of such increasingly prominent political issues as a rising cost of living, political polarization, and climate change, he has long sought an entrance into public service to learn how he can do his part to fight these issues. In the past, he has been involved in his community through his high school student council and his time volunteering to tutor and mentor at-risk elementary children at The Leaven. Being a commuter to...
My name is Sherwin Ho. I’m a senior double majoring in molecular cell biology and psychology. Slightly disillusioned with the content of my majors, I’m looking to explore as many career paths as possible, with my current interests leading me towards public health in the mental health sector. Through working at mental health institutions, I hope to act on my fundamental desire to address societal problems that I have seen in my life, such as homelessness and a lack of mental health support at K-12 schools. I would be able to bring...
Angel Tlachi is majoring in political science and Spanish, and is on the Pre-Law track, with an interest in immigration reform. Born in Oakland, and raised in an immigrant household, Angel was aware of the extensive and difficult process their mother and sister had to go through when gaining citizenship. The barriers Angel's mother and sister had to go through then captured their interest in immigration reform.
Angel is the first in their family to attend UC Berkeley, striving to learn more about political systems in Latin...
Iris De Leon is a first-generation student at UC Berkeley. As a first year with an intended political science major, she is determined to work for immigrant advocacy, and uplifting students’ voices. Being raised in Los Angeles, Iris has made it her prime objective to represent and give back to the community that had a strong impact on her upbringing. Coming from a low-income community and having experienced scarcity of educational resources has only motivated her to work towards advocacy of marginalized groups and building community.
My name is Martha Haddis I am a first-generation, African American, 4th year transfer student from San Jose, CA. I am majoring in political science with a public policy minor. During my time at Cal, I have continued to enhance my networking and communication skills, as well as actively been a pillar for culturally diverse communities. My major is intertwined with my career goals of working in the intersection of media and public policy. I am an advocate for organizations that will give back to my community and support underrepresented...