Golden State Fellow

The Golden State Fellowship supports Cal-in-Sac Fellows who secure a summer placement interning in an organization related to civic and political advocacy (e.g., labor unions, voting rights organizations, immigrant rights organizations, racial justice organizations), and who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity.

Angie Castellon

Class of 2025
2025 Democracy Camp in Berkeley Student Director
2025 Democracy Camp in Berkeley
2025 Cal-in-Sacramento
2025 Golden State Fellow
2024 Democracy Camp in Berkeley

Angie Castellon (she/her)

As an undocumented individual, growing up I faced a lot of struggles. I came to this country as a child, not knowing the obstacles that being undocumented would create for my future. After high school, there were not many options for me as I faced a new life as a single, undocumented mom at the age of 17 years old. Since then, I worked various jobs in which I often saw people of my community get taken advantage of due to their undocumented status by the employers, as well as by our criminal and immigration systems. I often felt frustration more...

Delina Melaku

Class of 2026
2025 Cal-in-Sacramento
2025 Golden State Fellow

Currently working to earn a degree in Political Science and History with a minor in Public Policy. As a student, I have years of organizing and leadership experience doing work on student advocacy and equity in education. I am currently a financial aid caseworker in the Students Advocates office and I also do casework at the Basic Needs Center at UC Berkeley.

After undergrad, I plan to pursue a PHd in Political Science and study political situations in sub-Saharan Africa. I believe this field is severely understudied and misunderstood, especially with the lack of Black/African...