Dean's Leadership Team

Agamjot Bal

Slavic Languages & Literatures
Molecular & Cell Biology
Year

Junior

Hometown

Stockton, California

Majors

Slavic Languages & Literatures (Polish); Molecular & Cell Biology (Immunology: Infectious Diseases)

Minor

Public Health

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to be a part of the DLT because I want to represent our more underrepresented humanities majors and ensure that new students have a better picture of just how much this division has to offer!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My advice for new Berkeley students is not to be...

Jaidalyn Bradley

Philosophy
Year

Senior

Hometown

San Diego, California

Majors

Philosophy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

In general, I am excited to be on the Dean’s Leadership Team (DLT) because it is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students in the Division of Arts & Humanities (A&H). As a mentor, I am excited to support my peers as they navigate through their academic journey in any capacity that I am needed/wanted. If you are already thinking of declaring a major/minor in Philosophy or even taking a course as an elective, feel free to reach out...

Nicholas Chiara

Comparative Literature
French
Philosophy
Year

Senior

Home state

California

Majors

Philosophy, French, and Comparative Literature

Minor

Education

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm interested in the DLT because I want to share my present knowledge and the advice of Cal's students to develop appropriate, effective, and interesting programs for the Arts & Humanities. Every student should leave having learned something valuable from Cal, and we're here to help with that!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My advice to...

Amodini Choudhary

French
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Year

Junior

Hometown

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Majors

French; Molecular & Cell Biology

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to contribute to the student experience, and to give back to the community I've learned so much from! It's always special to connect with people who bring so much to the table.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Take it one day at a time and know that you are supported. Create time and space for yourself, especially when life gets busy and overwhelming (do things...

Citlali Diaz

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
English

Bennett Fees

Rhetoric
Political Economy
Year

Senior

Hometown

Phoenix, Arizona

Majors

Rhetoric and Political Economy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to bring awareness to the alternative career pathways available to students in the Arts and Humanities and to help students navigate our many departments!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Check out the campus events calendar! There are cool lectures, exhibitions, and performances happening every week.

Tasneem Khan

Music
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Year

Senior

Hometown

Auckland, New Zealand

Majors

Music; Conservation and Resource Studies

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I love being a part of the Dean's Leadership Team, I think it is slightly challenging navigating such a large campus when you first arrive and DLT makes things a little bit easier. I am excited to connect students with resources and events on campus that will ultimately broaden their experiences here at Cal and find their community.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

The best...

Vincent Kurniawidjaja

Music
Economics
Goldman School of Public Policy
Year

Junior

Hometown

Arcadia, California

Majors

Music; Economics

Minor

Public Policy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to get to know the others in the team and share my experience at Cal!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My top advice is to not be afraid to try new things!

Lauren Li

English
Media Studies
Year

Senior

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Majors

English; Media Studies

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm eager to help new students find community and navigate their interests at Cal while building meaningful relationships!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

If you have the room in your schedule, take classes you find interesting outside your major requirements! I ended up adding English as a major because of a one unit seminar, and it's been one of the best decisions I've made so far in my...

Erica Lizundia

Philosophy
History of Art
Year

Senior

Hometown

San Carlos, California

Majors

History of Art; Philosophy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I’m excited to be connected to a campus network with the power to enact tangible change in the experience of future generations at Cal! It is invigorating to work on a team of strong advocates for the enduring relevance and value of the humanities to our education.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Make time for friends and fun. College is such a unique opportunity to be amongst so many...