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Daniela Bazán speaks on a panel at the 2022 LatinX Wine Summit, smiling as she holds a microphone while seated beside a fellow panelist. Daniela Bazán speaks on a panel at the 2022 LatinX Wine Summit, smiling as she holds a microphone while seated beside a fellow panelist.
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Carrying the Roots Forward: How Daniela Bazán Shapes Napa Valley’s Future Through Heritage, Community, and the Cal Lens

By Urja Upadhyaya

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.

Headshot of Marlene Watson smiling, wearing a blazer. Headshot of Marlene Watson smiling, wearing a blazer.
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Marlene Watson: Building Futures, Honoring Roots, and Reshaping Pathways in STEM

By Urja Upadhyaya

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.

Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble ’93 and Chancellor Rich Lyons ’82 sport matching blue and gold neckties as they stand together outdoors. Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble ’93 and Chancellor Rich Lyons ’82 sport matching blue and gold neckties.
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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.