Democracy Camp in DC

Tamera Martin (she/her)

Tamera Martin is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of California (UC), Berkeley studying Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, with minors in African-American Studies and French. As a young Black woman, her identity gives her so much pride and has been a catalyst for her interest in public service and social justice. She is an only child of a single mother and her experiences growing up predominantly white spaces the majority of her life allow her to appreciate the diversity and education around her....

Melanie Urbina (she/her)

Melanie Urbina is a fourth-year student from Los Angeles majoring in Global Studies with a concentration in global development and minoring in public policy and human rights. Her academic and professional experiences reflect her commitment to uplifting and empowering communities and advocating for systemic change. Her passion lies in working toward a world where everyone, regardless of background, has access to justice and equal opportunities. On campus, she is a co-founder and director of the Global Studies Student...

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...

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...