Lawmakers listen when students speak out and share their stories.
More students than ever are now working alongside the University to build legislative support for the UC community at both the state and federal levels. The program brings together a dynamic group of students from across UC to represent student interests with government leaders. Student ambassadors help influence policies and budget decisions that impact UC and its students. They help lawmakers hear and understand the student point of view.
“Everyone deserves to be heard, and UCAN gives a voice and a platform for all students.”
Joshua Tran
UC Berkeley
“I became a UCAN ambassador to represent the AB540 and Undoc-Aggies to show that we all have a voice regardless of where we stand.”
Jennifer Laredo
UC Davis
2020-2021 student ambassadors
Lindy Chen
She/her/hers
UC Riverside
Education, Society, Human Development and Asian American Studies
lchen226@ucr.edu
Genavieve Koenigshofer
She/her/hers
UC San Diego
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and Political Science: Public Policy
gkoenigs@ucsd.edu
UC Office of the President Team
State Government Relations
Meredith Turner, Associate Director, Advocacy & Institutional Relations
Jennifer Brice, Advocacy & Communications Manager
Federal Government Relations
Nicole Carlotto, Director of Communications & Advocacy
Nikki Dalupang, Governmental Relations and Advocacy Assistant