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Cal Culture

Carrying the Roots Forward: How Daniela Bazán Shapes Napa Valley’s Future Through Heritage, Community, and the Cal Lens

As a first-generation Cal alum, Daniela Bazán ’09 returned to Napa with a renewed sense of purpose, bridging her family’s Oaxacan legacy, sustainable land stewardship, and deep advocacy for farmworkers. Her story traces how Berkeley shaped the values she now carries into the heart of Napa Valley’s wine community.

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Marlene Watson: Building Futures, Honoring Roots, and Reshaping Pathways in STEM

Raised in Oakland and influenced by relatives on the Navajo Nation, Marlene Watson turned an eight-year-old’s promise into a life of engineering leadership and service. From navigating unequal math access to shaping Tribal infrastructure, her path reflects resilience, cultural strength, and a dedication to uplifting Native communities through STEM.

Free Speech Movement on UC Berkeley Campus, 1966. Photo by Ron Enfield.

CAA Donor Spotlight: Joanne Brown

Joanne Brown, Leadership Award recipient, triple-degree Cal alum, and dedicated supporter of CAA’s Alumni Scholarships & Engagement Program, reflects on how scholarship support, campus activism, and a passion for justice shaped her Cal journey, and why she is dedicated to giving back.

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Cal Connection – The Mission of CAA

This year, the Cal Alumni Association leaned into a shared aspiration: becoming the #1 alumni association for the #1 public university. Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble shares the plan.

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Rewriting the Money Rules: Gen Z Alum Lillian Zhang ’22 Returns to Campus

Cal alum and author Lillian Zhang ’22 returned to Alumni House to unpack the personal journey and Gen Z-driven insights behind her book, The New Money Rules. The evening brought students and alums together for candid conversations on money, community, and building financial confidence.