Congratulations, Class of 2023!
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023, the newest cohort of our extensive alumni community! Join in on the celebration of our newest alumni Golden Bears by imparting advice and wisdom to the graduates. Please answer at least one (or more!) prompt. Our favorite responses will be shared on CAA’s social media and The Cal Connection newsletter.
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Nia Novella Jones is working to be the change and build environmental leaders.
By Nia CoatsEnvironmental advocacy became a major part of Jones’ career when she recognized the disparities in retention of Black environmentalists in her field. She saw it as her duty to be the change she wanted to see.
Berkeley Forward Recap: Democratizing AI Through Platforms
By Urja UpadhyayaDemocratizing AI begins with people, not just platforms. Through stories of open access, invention, and dedication, the Berkeley Forward panel explored how technology grows stronger when more voices can shape it.
Carrying the Roots Forward: How Daniela Bazán Shapes Napa Valley’s Future Through Heritage, Community, and the Cal Lens
By Urja UpadhyayaAs 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.

