Ashley brings over a decade of experience as a marketing and communications professional. She works in higher education developing communications plans and campaigns that deepen community engagement and advance cohesive narratives. She is passionate about understanding and solving problems for others—especially in respect to equity, impact, and access—through social media and web strategy and challenging both herself and others to put the user/client first. She enjoys creating “A-ha” moments for others through clear and beautifully presented information. Outside...
Hello, I'm Kat, a first-generation student currently getting my B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in Design for Social Innovation. I integrate my passion for social impact into product design, UX/UI design, and academia. I aspire to have a future career in design where I actively intersect social rights, accessibility, and inclusivity. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, running, baking, sewing, and playing bass.
Samantha is a VCEI Communications Intern. She is intending to major in Environmental Science to learn more and advocate for environmental injustices globally. She is a part of many communities on the UC Berkeley campus including EOP, EOP STEM, DSP, SSRP and NAVCAL. Samantha is also a part of the Hispanic/Latinx community, was raised by a single mother, and is from Southern California. She finds it highly important to give back to these communities and strives to improve the rate of success within the underprivileged communities that she is a part...