Haazim Amirali— born and raised in the San Fernando Valley—cultivated a deep interest in his community and public policy starting in high school with the California YMCA’s Youth and Government program. Three years later, he worked on Katie Hill’s congressional campaign and then in her office during the summer of 2019. One of the issues he helped address was the closing of the Aliso 1Canyon Gas Well, which had devastated his family/community in 2016. At UC Berkeley, Haazim double majored in History and Political Science, writing honor theses in both majors. On the UC Berkeley campus, Haazim...
Placement: Oakland Museum of California Placement Location: Oakland, California
Rebecca Jacobson (she/her) was born in Minot, North Dakota, but spent most of her childhood in Southwestern Germany because of her parents’ military service. Before coming to UC Berkeley, Rebecca worked at the local Boys and Girls Club of America and taught at the local elementary school through her school’s Career Practicum program. At UC Berkeley, Rebecca majored in Sociology with a focus on welfare and education. Outside of her academic studies, Rebecca worked as a...
Placement: Council on Criminal Justice Placement Location: Remote
Elliott Lee Masouredis was born and raised in Oakland, CA, and transferred to UC Berkeley having completed associates degrees in the Administration of Justice at Merritt College and Political Science at Berkeley City College. Raised by a single mother, Elliott learned at an early age how to build and rely on support from his broader community. Through this support, Elliott developed a deep commitment to his community in Oakland which has guided his scholarship and public service...
Growing up in the Bay Area, a field trip to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a rite of passage for many elementary school students, but it is also a well known gathering place for the community. When I was searching for a placement with the Gardner Fellowship, OMCA was at the top of my list. At OMCA, I have the pleasure of working with a small team of museum educators who have trusted me with leading a few projects as a fellow.
One of my core projects as a fellow is working on a monthly activity for OMCA’s Friday Nights with Off the...
