Lydia Kelley is dedicated to advancing equitable and inclusive education systems through social change. Her area of interest explores how education and workforce systems can better support marginalized communities through research-driven policy solutions.
At UCLA Luskin, Kelley serves as Co-President …
Ana Guadalupe Lua Martel is a second-year Master of Public Policy (MPP) candidate at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, with academic concentrations in Immigration Policy and Nonprofit Leadership. Ana’s career interests center on advancing equitable policies for immigrant …
Dorothy Faye Pirtle is a Master of Public Policy student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs and a recipient of the UCLA Graduate Opportunity Program award. She also completed the Public Policy and …
Viviana Morales received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Chicano Studies from UC Berkeley. Viviana’s career interests lie in wanting to improve both educational and economic outcomes for low-income families and youth in California through research and data analytics. …
Irma Castañeda is a second year Master of Public Policy candidate at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs. Her experience as a first-generation college student has driven her passion to advocate for higher education policies that increase college access and …
Lana Zimmerman received her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in sustainability from California State University, Northridge. Lana’s expertise merges a broad range of fields—from the arts to quantitative data analysis. Before joining the UCLA Luskin Master of …
Sam Newman received his undergraduate degree in International Studies with a minor in Spanish from Willamette University, Salem, OR. Sam’s career interest is to improve educational outcomes for low-income youth in California through research and data analytics. Before joining the …
Lana Zimmerman received her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in sustainability from California State University, Northridge. Lana’s expertise merges a broad range of fields—from the arts to quantitative data analysis. Before joining the UCLA Luskin Master of …
Donald J. Zelaya is an experienced public sector professional who is currently with the City of Santa Monica. Donald is a member of the Government Advancing Racial Equity network whose mission is to promote and institute equity in local government. …
Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue. A seasoned technology executive, former elected official, and Democratic organizer she succeeds Erin Hill, who led the organization for 14 years. Hill announced in July her intention to step down at …
