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...
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...
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...
Kaila DuFour is a third-year student majoring in Legal Studies with a minor in Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. Recently, they served as a Law Clerk in the Special Prosecutions Section of the Attorney General's Office in Los Angeles, where they gained insight into complex legal processes and the pursuit of justice on behalf of the public.
On campus, Kaila is a senator for the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC). As a senator, they have dedicated themselves to expanding outreach, promoting inclusive...
Ricarda Suarez is a first-generation college student at UC Berkeley, pursuing a degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Chicanx Studies. Raised between Santa Rosa, California, and Guanajuato, Mexico, her lived experiences inspire her dedication to advocating for social equity, labor rights, and economic justice. In the summer of 2024, Ricarda participated in the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project Comcast Fellowship, interning in Assembly Member Mike Gipson’s office.
Her professional experience extends to supporting immigrant...
Megan Chan is a third-year student at UC Berkeley studying Political Science with double minors in Public Policy and Conservation & Resource Studies. Her passions consist of education and environmental policy. Megan’s passions for these fields stem from her upbringing, as she witnessed early on the power of education to uplift and unify communities. Since arriving in Berkeley, she has delved deeper into climate spaces as well, recognizing that both subjects are heavily connected. Through her work and advocacy, she hopes to engage in work within the public sector that...
