Student

Serafin Andrade

2024-2025 Cohort

Sociology

I have been impacted by many systems during my life. I want to be able to use these experiences to be able to propel me into research. I plan on going on to graduate school and delving into the many issues that plague my community. Specifically in the areas of education, criminal justice, health care, and immigration to name a few. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, hiking, and crocheting. I recently got into photography so I'm constantly snapping pictures.

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Treasure Boutan

2022-2023 Cohort

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Vanessa Bishop

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a transfer student majoring in Legal Studies with a Human Rights Interdisciplinary minor. My experiences as a homeless student have allowed me to understand the importance of access to basic needs and academic resources in underprivileged communities.

I plan to attend law school and become a human rights attorney and advocate for educational policies that will support the growth of low-income youth of color and students facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

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Vanessa Yepez

2021-2022 Cohort

I am a first-generation, re-entry student Latina who transferred from Modesto Junior College majoring in Legal Studies.

I plan to attend graduate school to pursue a joint degree in law and business. I am interested in joining the real estate sector. In the future, I would like to open my own brokerage firm to especially help first-time home buyers and people of low-income backgrounds purchase a home and accomplish their American dream.

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Wesley Fernandes

2024-2025 Cohort

Microbial Biology

I'm majoring in Microbial Biology and am currently on the premed track with plans to hopefully matriculate into medical school and continue to do research after my time at UC Berkeley. Some of my hobbies are playing tennis and I love watching movies and films.