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Policy with purpose: How Danny Muñoz is humanizing the justice system

After surviving a life-altering tragedy, the Bay Area-raised “Double Bear” is using his lived experience and a Berkeley education to attack the root causes of systemic injustice.

Danny Munoz in a graduation cap and gown with leis, posing in front of the Goldman School of Public Policy sign at UC Berkeley.

The power of the 'yes': How Terry Allen is mentoring the next generation of justice

From getting lost in Dwinelle Hall to mentoring 1,000 students, this Rhetoric alum is proving that at UC Berkeley, success is only the beginning. Service is the goal.

Terry Allen speaking at a podium

A new chapter for PPFP: Program transitions to UC San Diego

After 17 years with UC Berkeley’s Division of Equity and Inclusion, the program begins a new chapter at UC San Diego.

The University of California’s President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) has transitioned from UC Berkeley’s Division of Equity and Inclusion to UC San Diego Division of...

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Staff Spotlight: Omoye Akhile (she/her)

Senior Financial Analyst How long have you been at Berkeley?

I am thrilled to have joined UC Berkeley six weeks ago and I am eager to contribute to and ensure the institution's inspiring mission and principles of community.

What do you love most about working here?

I am deeply inspired by the...

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Staff Spotlight: Marcia Garcia (she/her)

Associate Director of Basic Needs How long have you been at Berkeley?

I arrived at Berkeley in 2019 while I was getting my Master's in Public Policy at the Goldman School. I started my time at the Basic Needs Center in my second semester of graduate school and have been here ever since! After...

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