Antonio Cáceres, a senior at UC Berkeley, is dedicated to tackling economic inequality through housing and education policy reform. Driven by a passion for meaningful and lasting change, he seeks to apply his academic and leadership experience to build more equitable systems that uplift marginalized communities.
Currently studying History with a minor in Public Policy, Antonio specializes in Latin American history and antiquity, with a particular interest in the intersections between historical events and contemporary policy challenges. His...
Janet Mendoza-Partida is a rising senior at the University of California, Berkeley studying Legal Studies and Chicanx/Latinx studies. She was born and raised in Watsonville, California by Mexican migrant agricultural workers. While in high school she volunteered at multiple elementary and middle schools around her community, leading her to understand the many disparities predominantly impacting students of color. Working with students in her community she realized the barriers in accessing adequate...
Annie Koruga is a senior at UC Berkeley studying political science. They have an interest in both constitutional and labor law, and intend to pursue a Juris Doctor after graduating from UC Berkeley. At Berkeley, Annie teaches a course on The History of Free Speech at Berkeley, serves as the team captain of the UC Berkeley competitive speech team, and is completing their senior honors thesis which examines the impact of agency head selection methods on law enforcement violence.
Amelia Monsour is a junior 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...
Noor Alramadan is a driven, first-generation third-year studying media studies with a concentration in media law and policy and a minor in education. As the daughter of immigrant parents in a dual-heritage household from Nicaragua and Iraq, her upbringing has shaped her values toward education and human rights advocacy. She is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education and professional spaces, grounded by her experiences growing up in Chula Vista and attending public K-12 schools.
Her passion for public service is rooted in her experience as a longtime Girl...
As the daughter of an immigrant father, Lauren is passionate about utilizing public service to fill in the gaps of unjust systems. Her background also includes family members exposed to environmental pollutants that had unjustly contributed to severe health problems. Due to her background, Lauren is focused on environmental justice and empowering disadvantaged communities. Currently, Lauren is majoring in environmental science and public health.
Previously, Lauren has worked in the ASUC Student Advocate’s Office as both a Financial Aid Caseworker and Director for...
Shawn Ree Canin is a first-generation immigrant and transfer student at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing degrees in Legal Studies and Media Studies with a focus on Media Law and Policy. Raised by a single mother who worked as a public servant, Shawn's early experiences ignited his passion for public service and his dedication to community advocacy. With a keen interest in immigration and labor laws, he aspires to bridge gaps in legislation to better serve immigrant and marginalized populations, ensuring their needs are represented and addressed in both...