Christian Dieguez is a driven, first-generation student at UC Berkeley majoring in political science with a minor in public policy. Having been raised in Los Angeles, California, Christian has become passionate about addressing the historically discriminatory systems that shape the access to opportunities and resources for many individuals. He is particularly interested in creating immigration reform and keeping families together, strengthening our human rights, and investing in early education.
During his time at UC Berkeley, Christian has been an active member...
Rebekah is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UC Berkeley, majoring in Political Science and Ethnic Studies with a focus on American Politics.
As a Latina student from Los Angeles County, Rebekah has a particular interest in voting rights for marginalized communities and government transparency work. She is currently pursuing these interests as a Legislative Intern for California Common Cause, a nonprofit centering government transparency and civic engagement.
In the summer of 2023, Rebekah interned in the Office of Congresswoman Grace...
Danielle Mitchell is a second-year undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a double major in Political Science and History with a focus on International Relations and U.S. Foreign Policy. As a distinguished recipient of the Fiat Lux Scholarship and the U.S. Army’s 4-Year National Scholarship, Ms. Mitchell exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and dedication as she prepares for a future as an Army Officer.
Driven by a vision to bridge the fields of law, diplomacy, and international...
My name is Lesly Silva Rosales and I am a first generation Mexican American. I grew up in a low-income household and was instilled with the value of education and hard work from a young age. My immigrant parents always encouraged me to make a positive difference in people's lives and for that reason I want to work in a field where I can reduce the injustices imposed on marginalized communities like my own. Whether it's learning about how to gain citizenship, cast a voting ballot, or translating for fellow latinos, I spend my time working to ensure equitable opportunities for everyone...
Celina Buncayo is a first-generation Filipina student at UC Berkeley majoring in Political Science. Born and raised in the Philippines, Celina understands the importance of political empowerment and representation in uplifting underserved communities. Her lived experiences as an immigrant and first-gen inspire her to pursue public service as a leader that advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Celina is passionate about research, community organizing, and civic engagement. In Summer...
Placement: California Health & Human Services Agency Placement Location: Sacramento, California
Raised in an immigrant household in Southern California, Allyson is passionate about creating solutions to health care challenges marginalized communities face. At an early age, Allyson’s father was diagnosed with a chronic health condition that required frequent interactions with the health care system. Through this experience, she became acutely aware of the high cost of health care and its disproportionate impact on BIPOC and low-income families....
As an undocumented individual, growing up I faced a lot of struggles. I came to this country as a child, not knowing the obstacles that being undocumented would create for my future. After high school, there were not many options for me as I faced a new life as a single, undocumented mom at the age of 17 years old. Since then, I worked various jobs in which I often saw people of my community get taken advantage of due to their undocumented status by the employers, as well as by our criminal and immigration systems. I often felt frustration more...
Natalie Gonzalez is a first-generation undergraduate senior at UC Berkeley. Natalie is majoring in Legal Studies and minoring in Human Rights. She is currently working on her senior thesis through the Legal Studies Honors Program and working as a research assistant for a Postdoc at Brown University. She is passionate about public service and issues regarding child welfare. She also believes deeply in the importance of using data to discover the truth behind systemic and structural problems within our institutions to more effectively advocate for change and develop sustainable solutions.
Nouhamin Leoulekal, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, is a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform, aiming to reshape the system to better serve those historically marginalized and excluded from legal relief. She is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers at the intersection of criminal justice and immigration, with a particular focus on expanding access to post-conviction remedies for Black and Brown communities.
At UC Berkeley, Nouhamin majored in Legal Studies with a minor in African American Studies. As a Legal Studies Honors...
