Democracy Camp in DC

Dilraj Singh Thandi (he/him)

Dilraj Thandi is a junior at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in political science. Immigrating to the United States in 2022, Dilraj views the law as a powerful tool for driving meaningful change. Guided by this belief, he served as an immigration fellow, assisting with DACA applications to support undocumented youth. His commitment to public service deepened during his time at the Fresno District Attorney's Office, where he gained valuable experience in the legal field.
Dilraj sees the federal government as a vital...

Mia Alexa Verdin (she/they)

Mia Verdin is a second year undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, studying Urban Studies and Ethnic Studies. She was born and raised in the city of Santa Ana, CA to immigrant parents from the Mexican states of Zacatecas and Querétaro. As the first in her family to attend university, she is a proud first-generation student. She is passionate about advocating for social justice, as well as promoting civic engagement and education within her community; especially among other young people. She discovered this passion...

Lauryn Marcete Martin (she/they)

Nice to meet you! My name is Lauryn Marcete Martin, I grew up in Sacramento, California in a low-income household and I identify as a first-generation, African-American student. I am currently entering my third year at UC Berkeley, double-majoring in legal studies and African American studies with a minor in race and law. My interest areas include public health, policing and surveillance, criminal legal proceedings, and the intersectionality of race, gender, and law. I am particularly interested in the combination of these areas such as access to...