Student

Chloe Kathryn Williams

2024-2025 Cohort
Rhetoric

I’m a first-generation transfer student from Southwestern Community College in San Diego. I’m majoring in Rhetoric and plan to apply for the masters in library and information science program at San Jose State University after my time here at Cal. I'm a part of many communities on campus, such as EOP, transfers, re-entry, NavCal, and Underground Scholars. My academic, professional, and personal goals all intersect and include research (trying to answer the question of why), writing a novel, becoming a librarian, and helping others. These goals also align with the research I hope to perform...

Xuezhen (Connie) Li

2024-2025 Cohort
Aerospace Engineering

I like walking in grocery stores, hiking, weightlifting, building Metal Earth models, and trying new restaurants. I want to pursue a PhD degree after I graduate.

Daniel Muñoz

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a Sociology major/ Public Policy minor who transferred from Chabot College. I am a first-generation, re-entry formerly incarcerated, Native American and Hispanic student.

I will attend graduate school in Public Policy, and I plan to start an organization that provides marginalized youth with ways to become successful.

Delaney Roehrs

2024-2025 Cohort
Psychology & Political Science

Outside of my academic pursuits, I love immersing myself in music—both listening and singing—and I enjoy gaming, particularly non-competitive games that allow me to relax and unwind. I also spend a lot of time knitting, crocheting, solving puzzles, and watching long video essays or gameplay videos on YouTube. As a huge fan of animation, I often find myself watching both animated series and anime, and my favorite movies are Into the Spider-Verse and Howl’s Moving Castle. Looking forward, I aim to continue my journey into advocacy work for mental health and disability, combining my...

Elizabeth Diaz

2024-2025 Cohort
History & Public Policy

I am a first-generation Latina transfer student from Bakersfield College in the Central Valley. My experiences as a daughter of an immigrant undocumented family, and growing up around the fields, have shaped my passion for advocacy, community involvement, and research in farm Labor History. Some interests of mine include making playlists on Spotify, dancing, scrapbooking, spending time with my loved ones, and watching Studio Ghibli Films! My career goal is rooted in empowering future generations of students. I plan to go to graduate school for History and create accessibility for the...

Esme Nuno Mora

2023-2024 Cohort
Sociology

Hi, I’m Esme, and I’m a 1st generation, low-income, 2nd year transfer student. During my time at Cal, I aspire to use my research to raise awareness of underrepresented youth who’ve been negatively impacted by the child welfare system and make sure that everyone has the chance to dream, no matter where they are in life. Following graduation, I want to get a PhD and utilize my work to influence legislative changes that will ensure foster and homeless students are aware of the resources available to them, bridging them to the proper support. Beside academics, I love writing, lifting,...

Ignacio Morales

2024-2025 Cohort
Psychology

As a proud Latino transfer student, I’m beginning my first semester at Berkeley with excitement and determination. My goal is to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then apply to law school, where I hope to pursue a career in civil rights. Family means everything to me, and I cherish the time I spend with them. I have a deep passion for learning, enjoy reading, watching movies, or simply exploring new ideas. One of my greatest joys is discovering the rich, diverse cuisines of the Bay Area, where each meal feels like an adventure into a new culture and tradition.

Ingrid Xia Ardon

2023-2024 Cohort
Sociology

My name is Ingrid Xia Ardon and I'm from Guatemala but I grew up in Southern California. As a child of immigrants, my research interests lie withing the undocumented community. I hope to explore various other topics regarding the undocumented community as a future researcher. My goal is to be able to give back to the community that helped me get to where I am now.