Maidelin (she/her) born and raised in SoCal LA, in neighborhoods as diverse as Inglewood and Downey. She is a first generation student representing El Salvador. A sophomore intended to major in Business Administration with the focus in Finance. Her goal is to give back to the foster community by becoming a financial activist to help build and guide personal financial success to the ones that need it the most. She loves listening to music, watching/going to stand-up comedy shows and eating good food.
Chloe (she/they) is a second-year, intending to double major in Media Studies and Social Welfare. Before coming to Berkeley, she grew up in Arizona and the San Diego area. They are passionate about foster youth education and raising awareness for opportunities in the foster youth community. When not advocating for others, she loves writing, reading, and listening to music!
Erick Mendes (he/him/his) is double majoring in Business Administration and Political Science, with a specialization in American Politics. Erick was born in the capital city of beautiful Madison, Wisconsin but was raised in the Northern Bay Area for most of his life. After undergrad, he intends to enter the workforce in a finance role, before eventually coming back to grad school in the hopes of attending Law School. He spends his free time going to the gym, watching sports, reading the daily political and market news, and spending time with his friends. Erick is super grateful to be...
Abba (she/hers) is a junior transfer from Sierra College pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She was born and raised in Sacramento, California. Abba is passionate about policy reform, social justice, and civic engagement. Abba is passionate about supporting the child-welfare impacted community and grateful to be involved with Berkeley Hope Scholars. Abba has worked in the non-profit and advocacy realm and brings experiences from her community to BHS to bring new ideas
Hello, my name is Amber Newby, she/her. I grew up in a small town in Kern County, and I am very happy to be here with BHS. Some of my hobbies include reading manga/manhua, going to the gym, and spending time with friends
Hi everyone! My name is Charles McCoy (he/him), and I’m a third-year junior studying psychology. As a first-generation student, figuring out college or even knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone in the process. A little about me, I love hiking, drawing, traveling, and spending time with my dogs. I really enjoy being out in nature and exploring new places, and one thing I’ve learned is that the best way to move forward is to take advantage of the resources around you and never be afraid to ask for help.
Hi everyone! My name is Christopher, and I'm a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Political Economy. I'm originally from San Jose, and in my free time, I love going out with friends, listening to music, and baking. I'm honored to be an intern and excited to meet new people and contribute however I can!
Hello, I’m Patrick (he/him) and I’m a senior majoring in Civil Engineering and minoring in Data Science. I enjoy working out, watching football, camping, and going to baseball games with my girlfriend. I’m looking forward to my new position and I’m always free to help any way I can.
Hello! My name is Selena (she/her), I am a second year transfer student studying Comparative Literature. I enjoy crocheting, reading, and hanging out with friends. I hope to meet many more Berkeley Hope Scholars this semester!
