Growing up in the Sacramento area, Alejandro experienced the effects of prolonged droughts and wildfires. In his neighborhood outdoor space, Alejandro noticed that the droughts had dried out the seasonal creek bed and the “green” outdoor area became more of a prolonged “yellow” space. In response, his family increasingly became concerned with limiting their resource consumption and electrifying their home. Although these experiences were not unique to him, Alejandro...
Looking back at my semester at Washington D. C., I feel very grateful that I had this wonderful opportunity. My first post may have been critical of my internship because of its misalignment with its mission (for context, please read my first blog), but after much thought and exploration, I am no longer critical, and I am ultimately very grateful that I had this opportunity.
For one of the essays I was assigned to write for the Race and Politics class, I was tasked with analyzing both our internship and our volunteer work, using the concepts...
Being in Washington, D.C. this spring and experiencing an administrative transition while interning at a federal agency was unlike anything I had anticipated. Although there were challenging moments, I’m grateful for the opportunity to be in Washington, D.C. It was one thing to study history and politics in the classroom or to follow it in the news, but being in the midst of it was a once in a lifetime experience. It wasn’t easy to prepare witnessing long-standing public servants and entire offices being dismissed. As the weeks went on, I often found myself in personal...
Spending a semester in Washington, D.C., was a defining chapter of my academic, professional and personal growth journey, one that has reshaped my aspirations for the future. From snowy days to the vibrant bloom of spring, my time in D.C. was truly an unforgettable experience. One of my favorite memories was experiencing the cherry blossoms in full bloom during peak season at the Spring festival near Capitol Hill.
As an intern at Crossroads Campaign Solutions, I had the unique opportunity to contribute directly to causes I care deeply about,...
Joanna Ugalde is a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Sociology. She is a first-generation college student, who was born and raised in Southern California as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, who came to the United States seeking better opportunities for their children.
Joanna’s journey has been shaped by overcoming numerous challenges, including breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. As a student parent of four children, she has navigated the complexities of balancing family life with her academic...
Isabella is a first-generation Latine student at UC Berkeley, majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. She was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley by a loving family who immigrated from Mexico in the 1980's. Her academic pursuits and passion for public service inspired her to become an International Lawyer to defend those suffering from the greatest injustices around the world.
During Isabella’s time at UC Berkeley she has been dedicated taking an active role in the campus community, through conducting research as a...
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...
Eric is a student at UC Berkeley, majoring in legal studies. Coming from an immigrant low-income household, he has witnessed and experienced the struggles of the immigrant community with language barriers and accessing institutional support.
In Eric's freshmen year in 2022, he joined the Racial Justice Now! organization as the UC Berkeley coordinated where he advocated for the Opportunity for All campaign through tabling, organizing rallies, giving public comments, and Op-Eds, which collectively with the other UC campus coordinators, pushed the UC...
