Student

Jose Gonzalez Ramirez

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a first-generation, EOP, USP, and DSP student who transferred from Sacramento City College and majors in Sociology. I enjoy playing sports, hiking, playing piano, and socializing.

I would like to study in Washington DC for the semester through UCDC, as I am highly interested in politics, and the impact policy has on society.

Julio Adrian Cedillo

2023-2024 Cohort
Sociology

Julio is a third-year transfer student majoring in sociology and a prospective PhD student. He currently holds a Lead Coordinator position in the Latinx Sociology Association at UC Berkeley and is a member of the American Sociological Association. Before coming to Berkeley, Julio spent three years at San Diego City College pursuing associate degrees in Sociology, Chicana/o Studies, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. His associate's theses focused on hyperconsumerism and unionization, medical assimilation among low-income patients, and policing and redefining masculinity in...

Kimberly Baker

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a first-generation, re-entry student EOP, Latina DSP student who transferred from Las Positas College. My major is Social Welfare, and I will minor in History.

I plan to attend graduate school. Ultimately, I want to work with disadvantaged youth who need mentorship and guidance and provide academic guidance to college students.

Marvin Miller

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a Latino, first-generation, disabled, low income, system-impacted, re-entry, bilingual student parent. Additionally, I am a former foster youth, formerly incarcerated and formerly homeless individual. I transferred from Santa Ana Community College and major in Molecular and Cell Biology.

I plan to pursue a PhD and research "The Effect of Aging on the Lactate Receptor GPR81 and Metabolic Inflexibility.”

Melody Leppard

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a first-generation, re-entry, queer, DSP student majoring in Social Welfare. The county I grew up in has been experiencing historical wildfires in recent years, including the 2018 Camp Fire and the 2020 North Complex Fire. I currently work as a crisis counselor for the survivors of these wildfires and hope to continue to work with communities most impacted by climate change in the future as a therapist. I believe that mental health professionals play a vital role in strengthening resilience and recovery in frontline communities. ...

Mohammed Abbas

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a first-generation, low-income student who transferred from Laney and Berkeley City Colleges. My major is Political Science.

Realizing that that I cannot afford to live in California after graduation, I am going to start my own media production company and travel the world.

Noel Arikew

2023-2024 Cohort
Political Economy

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