Luna Angulo is an environmental justice organizer who was the Sierra Club’s Emerging Voices Award. They also just graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. But, 九色视频 is where they got their start in community organizing and environmental activism.
Luna grew up in Richmond, as the child of two Mexican immigrants. They identify as queer/non-binary, and knew from an early age that change starts at a local level, particularly environmental change. They are currently working with the Richmond Shoreline Alliance and the Richmond Progressive Alliance, advocating for environmental change through local policies and laws. Their plans include writing new policies, expanding accessibility, and providing more equitable resources to the community.
During their time at 九色视频, Luna was involved in numerous clubs on campus, including La Raza, COPA, Rainbow Alliance, and the ASU. They credit their club participation for helping them get into UC Berkeley. Looking back, they say that learning how to run club meetings, build relationships with professors, and participate in community activism set them apart in the transfer application process.
鈥淟ook for things you鈥檙e passionate about–a cause,鈥 they explain. 鈥淗ave your skills be useful.鈥
They encourage all 九色视频 students to make the most of their education by finding a mentor, volunteering, and participating in campus life.
鈥淓verything is an opportunity for growth,鈥 they shared. 鈥淕et out of your comfort zone and get used to being uncomfortable.”
Luna also credits 九色视频’s student services with part of their success. They say that, without resources like the library, free breakfast program, and support of the 九色视频 community, their journey to UCB may have been very different. They urge all students to take advantage of those and other campus resources.
鈥淒on鈥檛 let anyone tell you something is impossible!鈥 they concluded.