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Judy Nguyen [ Co-president and Advisor/ Yoda-Figure ]
Year: Fourth
Major: Psychology
Hobbies: writing and drawing children’s stories, rice and potatoes, researching (is this even a hobby?), sleeping (again, is this a hobby?), sewing stuffed animals
Why are you in ULAP?
I joined ULAP because own values and goals align with ULAP’s mission and ideals to create positive change in innovate ways and to encourage all to accomplish their vision of social justice. I stayed in ULAP because of the warm, vibrant, and passionate community, the impact of our projects within and beyond the community, the positive feedback from DeCal surveys, and the tender memories I’ve accumulated from being a part of this wonderful organization. :)
What are you passionate for?
My passion is to provide all people, regardless of background, the opportunity to succeed, thrive, and actualize their dreams for social justice. I am particularly interested in issues in educational equity and access and it is also my research focus at Berkeley.
Shivany Condor [ Co-president and Children of the Andes Advisor ]
Year: Second
Major: Public Health
Hobbies: I love to sing, act and perform overall. I can ice skate without falling, but that’s the extent of my skill on that sport. Oh and sleep. Sleep is good haha
Why are you in ULAP?
“In the age of information, ignorance is a choice" - Donny Miller. Misinformed masses can be quite dangerous. ULAP raises awareness about the reality behind social, human rights issues. The DeCal helps create a safe space in which students can discuss their opinions, ideas and solution for these dilemmas.
What are you passionate for?
I am very passionate about the achievement, education and health gap. I believe it is crazy to think that number one predictor of your quality of life is your zipcode. They say we live in an era of equal opportunity. People must be made aware of certain privileges they have and of social issues that affects others in regards to the availability of such said opportunity.
Shivany Condor [ Co-president and Children of the Andes Advisor ]
Year: Second
Major: Public Health
Hobbies: I love to sing, act and perform overall. I can ice skate without falling, but that’s the extent of my skill on that sport. Oh and sleep. Sleep is good haha
Why are you in ULAP?
“In the age of information, ignorance is a choice" - Donny Miller. Misinformed masses can be quite dangerous. ULAP raises awareness about the reality behind social, human rights issues. The DeCal helps create a safe space in which students can discuss their opinions, ideas and solution for these dilemmas.
What are you passionate for?
I am very passionate about the achievement, education and health gap. I believe it is crazy to think that number one predictor of your quality of life is your zipcode. They say we live in an era of equal opportunity. People must be made aware of certain privileges they have and of social issues that affects others in regards to the availability of such said opportunity.
Patrick Burden [ Internal Vice President ]
Year: Third
Major: Business Administration & Social Innovation (ISF)
Hobbies: Singing, rapping, music composition, graphic design, photography, crafts, running, hiking, baking, trying new foods, and hanging out with friends.
Why are you in ULAP?
ULAP has always been there for me as a creative outlet, a support group, and my family away from home. Through music and art, I had the opportunity to performance and voice my concerns for the world through a creative lens. As someone with high ambitions to change the world and to transform how business institutions impact society, I believe that ULAP gives every member the ability to investigate their interests to raise awareness for international causes. With each step were hoping to make the world a more beautiful place.
What are you passionate for?
My passion for human rights and social justice aligns with my belief in the values of social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and conscious capitalism. I believe that it is essential to ignite conversations with international enterprises about protecting human rights and mitigating risks that could harm economic development and social welfare in underserved communities. Specifically, my efforts are put forth towards educational and health inequalities, microfinance, human trafficking, LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health disparities, and Southeast Asian American politics.
Kanak Suri [ External Vice President and Event Organizing Co-Chair ]
Year: First
Major: Intended Business Administration
Hobbies: Communications, Writing, Dancing and hanging out with friends
Why are you in ULAP?
I was always a people's person. Anything that made others happy and helped improve their lives made me feel happy. Thus, I wanted to join an organisation which takes efforts to ensure that people's rights and problems and taken into consideration both on campus and across the country and world.
What are you passionate for?
I am passionate about women’s issues and their equality in the society.
Dani Haudenschild [ Vice President of Leadership Development ]
Year: Fourth
Major: Environmental Economics and Policy
Hobbies: Activist, beach volleyball, biking, and social justice
Why are you in ULAP?
In ULAP’s DeCal we are able to explore and investigate the study of social change in global and local power structures. One of the key characteristics I particularly like about the DeCal is the interactive and democratic classroom environment. This builds the foundation for an inclusive dialogue on various social justice topics. Through a critical relational understandings we challenge the hegemonic discourse in social sciences, and divert from a Eurocentric approach to social justice and current events.
What are you passionate for?
I am particularly interested in social justice issues involving race, gender, and class. I believe that ULAP provides a platform for social change and transformation.
Tenzin Kyizom [ Event Organizing Co-Chair and Children of the Andes Advisor]
Year: Fourth
Major: Political Economics & Legal Studies
Hobbies: Cooking, and eating boba
Why are you in ULAP?
I was looking to expand my set of knowledge and perspective through joining an organization where collaboration, inspiration and good vibes are key. ULAP has provided me with a safe, positive environment where I have grown as an individual and professionally with the help of my lovely members.
What are you passionate for?
I’m passionate about international human rights; in particular, refugee/ asylum policies, immigration laws and stateless people.
Sydney Campbell [ Justice Productions Co-Chair ]
Year: Third
Major: Media Studies
Hobbies: I love outdoor activities, singing, cooking, talking, eating, sleeping, and of course Netflix
Why are you in ULAP?
I joined ULAP because the team was so incredibly welcoming and passionate the second I walked into the classroom! I love being part of such an open-minded, intelligent group of students that allow me the space to develop my own interests and ideas, and incorporate them into the group. ULAP gives me the opportunity to explore topics on a global scale and be part of a community that fights for social justice, together.
What are you passionate for?
My passion is to contribute to a world that shares compassion and respect for one another, regardless of race, class, or gender.
Judit Rosas [ Justice Productions Co-Chair]
Year: Third
Major: Political Science
Hobbies: Youtube, watching movies, playing the violin, and binge watching on Netflix
Why are you in ULAP?
I joined because during my first semester in ULAP, I was able to learn a lot about what is happening outside of my everyday bubble. I wanted to expand this knowledge and find inspiration for future documentary projects I want to work on.
What are you passionate for?
I am passionate about education and equal representation of different races/ethnicities and genders on the media.
Claire Bang [ Publications Chair ]
Year: First
Major: Intended Molecular & Cellular Biology
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, drawing/painting, playing violin, eating, sleeping, cooking/baking, watching movies
Why are you in ULAP?
In retrospect, I grew up in quite a bubble, unaware of the things going on outside the walls of my home. I wanted to educate myself in the social issues occurring globally to be a more aware, passionate human, and thought ULAP would be the perfect way to do so.
What are you passionate for?
While I am interested in all social justice issues, I am particularly interested in health equity. I believe that all human beings deserve access to health care, and it is my dream to be part of the movement to provide it.
Maria Martirosyan [ Publicity Chair and Grassroots Co-Chair]
Year: Fourth
Major: Political Science & Slavic Studies
Hobbies: Cooking and gathering with friends, watching episodes of Last Week with John Oliver, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, attending special lectures on campus, finding peace at the SF Symphony and SF Ballet, and my all time favorite - meeting and talking with the incredibly bright and talented individuals in Berkeley.
Why are you in ULAP?
I joined ULAP because it is a remarkable organization that strives to educate and provide a safe space for students to talk about issues that are relevant in today’s world. Heading the Grassroots Dept. since Fall of 2013 my goal has been to ignite passion within the students and give them the tools to be great leaders, critical thinkers, and human rights advocates.
What are you passionate for?
I am passionate about educating and mobilizing a new generation of leaders who will positively impact the world by being activists for human rights issues in their field of work.
Marisol Gonzalez [ Grassroots Co-Chair ]
Year: Second
Major: Political Science, Political Economy Minor
Hobbies: Exercising, reading about current world events and legislation, baking, hanging out and having peaceful conversations with friends, drinking coffee
Why are you in ULAP?
I joined ULAP because I see the organization's humble humanitarian contribution to our campus. Its mission to bring awareness and knowledge to our community and our students in regards to various leading issues across disciplines really compliments my goals to be able to make a difference in the lives of those around me and I know ULAP has provided me with that opportunity.
What are you passionate for?
I am passionate about equality across different workforce environments and in our education system regardless of social milieu. I strongly believe that our generations can be the voice to make a difference of those that need it the most.
Shahana Farooqi [ Grassroots Intern ]
Year: First
Major: Intended Public Health
Hobbies: Watching documentaries, writing, playing the piano, reading, eating. I also want to develop my artistic/painting skills and learn how to ice skate without falling every ten minutes.
Why are you in ULAP?
"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently...You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them,the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things…” - Steve Jobs. ULAP’s DeCal is a place for such students, the ones who seek knowledge, the ones who know there is always more than meets the eye, the ones who want to know the truth and are inspired to do something about it. I want to be a part of that and to raise awareness about issues which are relevant today.
What are you passionate for?
I am passionate about international issues like women’s rights, international policy (refugees and war), immigration, and illegal occupation, as well as domestic issues like income inequality and the achievement gap in education.
Carlos Oyuela-Mora [ Event Organizing Co-Chair ]
Year: Fourth
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: 3-D Printing
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