Ashley Marguerite Papias, (she/her/hers) is currently a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Gender and Women's studies. She loves using film cameras, finding new music, listening to podcasts, and she is always excited to travel somewhere new!
Miguel‘s family is originally from the states of Chihuahua and Durango, Mexico. His father worked as a laborer for over 40 years and his mother raised a family of four children. Miguel graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2006 with a BA in Latin American Studies/Communications and with his Masters in Education in 2016. He was politically active whilst a student there in latinx organizations to address the high attrition rates for latinx students. He went on to work for financial institutions during the economic crisis and...
Rebeca Borges, (she/her) is a UC Berkeley alumni and former Berkeley Hope Scholar. Drawing upon her own journey as a beneficiary of the program, Rebeca brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by former foster youth and independent students in higher education. With a passion for empowering students to overcome barriers, Rebeca has dedicated herself to increasing access to higher education and honed her skills in guiding students as a college counselor at a local high school. Beyond her professional commitments, Rebeca is a devoted caregiver to her...
