Admissions Ambassadors

Outreach Coordinator
Major: Architecture
Year: Senior
Hometown: Orinda, CA

Hi, my name is Apameh, and I am a Bay Area native. I transferred from Diablo Valley College to UC Berkeley and am a fourth-year architecture major. I chose to major in architecture because it allows me to solve problems creatively while using a wide range of thinking skills. It’s also very hands-on, making it a perfect blend of all the things I enjoy most.

Communications Coordinator
Major: Sustainable Environmental Design
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Rosenberg, TX

Hi! My name is Emiliana and I’m from Rosenberg, a small town in Texas. I’m currently a second-year sustainable environmental design major. I’ve always had a passion for sustainability, especially when it comes to designing the built environment for the benefit of both people and the planet. I’m also interested in exploring the intersection between sustainable design and marketing to better communicate these ideas. A little more about me is I love painting, jewelry-making, lego-building, and in my free time you’ll find me drinking matcha, bingeing a new Netflix show, and going on adventures with friends!

Training Coordinator
Major: Architecture
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Corona, CA

Hi! My name is Julian and I’m from Corona CA. I’m a second-year studying architecture and rhetoric, and I’m especially interested in how design can offer us meaning in the present moment. In my free time, I love exploring new places (always on the lookout for a good coffee shop), enjoying live music, and reading anything that sparks curiosity!

Major: Landscape Architecture
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Stockton, CA

Hey y’all. My name is Abhinav (Bee for short). I’m a first-year landscape architecture major with a focus on agricultural business and the arts. Growing up in the valley, and with a passion for art design, led me to UC Berkeley’s landscape architecture program. I want to help design the future of agricultural design within cities. I’m working hard to be as multifaceted as possible, interacting with different clubs and groups on campus — from business to design. I enjoy writing, fashion, fingerboarding, cooking and eating, books, music, and playing bass guitar.

Major: Architecture
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Modesto, CA

Hi! My name is Angelica and I’m a second-year architecture major. I picked my major because I’ve always loved design, even as a child I spent most of my time busy making dollhouses out of cardboard and paint. My ultimate goal is to help create spaces where people can feel happy and secure.

Major: Architecture
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA

Hi everyone, my name is Celine. I’m from Pleasanton, but have also lived in South Korea and Illinois. I am a first-year architecture major interested in the intersection between social justice and the built environment, and I hope to use the opportunities I have to create a more equitable society. Outside of my coursework, I love to fence, play violin, listen to Harry Potter audiobooks, watch musicals, make charcuterie boards, and go vintage shopping!

Major:Architecture
Year: Junior
Hometown: Semarang, Indonesia

Hello! My name is Chloe. I’m from Semarang, Indonesia, and am currently a third-year architecture major. I’m passionate about designing sustainable and community-centered spaces that improve everyday life. Outside of architecture, I love baking, crocheting, and watching TV series.

Major: Sustainable Environmental Design
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Hey, my name is Deborah! I’m from Los Angeles, and I’m a first-year sustainable environmental design major. I chose SED because of the interdisciplinary approach and tight-knit community. I hope to one day become a product designer who takes a human-centered approach. Outside of my classes, I am passionate about my faith, singing, and nature.

Major: Architecture
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Hello, everyone! My name is Jet and I am currently a second-year architecture major with a minor in structural engineering. I have always loved anything to do with creativity and design, whether that involved building a simple structure out of legos, creating my own virtual worlds in video games, or even designing robots for school-wide competitions. This passion for design ultimately resulted in pursuing architecture and engineering, as I could use both my creativity and interest in STEM to positively contribute to the lived experiences of a larger community. During my time at Berkeley, I hope to explore the intersection between innovative technologies and the built environment, and how we can use these advancements to adapt to a constantly changing world! As a CED Ambassador, my goal is to provide support and resources to those looking to contribute to the built environment, exposing the endless opportunities our college has to offer. Outside of academics, I really enjoy 3D modeling/printing, graphic design, and exploring the Bay Area!

Major: Architecture
Year: Senior
Hometown: Millbrae, CA

Hi everyone, my name is Juliana and I am a senior transfer student studying architecture. I went to the College of San Mateo and have an associates degree in architecture, art history, studio art, and communications. I love learning and enjoy being creative in my free time. I love to sketch, paint, and practice photography. I draw a lot of inspiration from literature and my own culture as a Palestinian woman. Alongside that, I love spending time with my family and friends. One of my biggest goals is to be able to consistently give back to my community throughout the different phases of my life and career.

Major: Urban Studies
Year: Junior
Hometown: Beijing, China

Hi! My name is Laura, I’m from Beijing, and I’m a junior double majoring in urban studies and geography. I think the planet we inhabit is absolutely beautiful and amazing, and one of my biggest dreams is to travel around the world to witness that beauty. I’m really interested in environmental and urban resilience design, and I hope that through more sustainable ways of shaping our environments, we can build a more reciprocal relationship between ourselves, urban spaces, and nature.

Major: Architecture
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Folsom, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I’m currently a first-year architecture major. Growing up, I moved around a bunch — from the Philippines to Vietnam to Malaysia, and now to the United States. My passion for architecture comes from my journey in each country and how it has shaped me as a person, as well as my love for the game The Sims 4. It is so inspiring to me to see what others have accomplished in the built environment and how they have made an impact on communities. I aim to do the same, inspiring others to develop a rooted passion for architecture and the built environment.

Major: Architecture
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA

Hello everyone! My name is Laurence and I am currently a second-year architecture major looking to minor in sustainable environmental design and GIST (geospatial information science and technology). I grew up in Morgan Hill with a passion for mathematics and the arts. Additionally, I am a hobby collector who is particularly keen on listening to music, knitting/crocheting, and spending time in nature (sometimes all at once)!

Major: Architecture
Year: Junior
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

I decided I wanted to be an architect long before I fully understood what architects actually do — I’ve since learned just how profoundly the built environment shapes daily life. I am especially interested in sustainability and the ways design can shape more thoughtful, resilient environments. I chose UC Berkeley for its interdisciplinary approach and its strong culture of environmental stewardship. Being here has given me both the creative space to not only develop my passion for design but also understand how it can be a tool for sustainability, community, and meaningful change. Outside of my academics, I love connecting with new people, dancing, and spending as much time as possible near the ocean.

Major: Architecture
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Hello! My name is Nadine and I am a second-year architecture major. I immigrated from Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines in 2015 and moved to Sacramento, California. I wanted to study architecture because as a child I loved to draw and explore designs, and growing up in the Philippines, I couldn’t help but think of ways to make buildings resilient against typhoons and natural disasters. I am also a first-generation college student exploring architecture for the first time, so I thought it would be cool if one of us from my family explored a different path! One day, I’d like to go back home to the Philippines and renovate my childhood home. Other than being a CED Admissions Ambassador, I am also part of Air Force ROTC, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), and UC Berkeley Campus Ambassadors (I give tours, fun!).

Major: Architecture
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Leandro, CA

My name is Sadaf. I’m a junior studying architecture who loves exploring creative design ideas and picking up new hobbies along the way. I’m always excited to learn something new or dive into a spontaneous adventure.

Major: Architecture
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Whittier, CA

Hello my name is Sara! I am a first-year studying architecture. Design and math have always been a passion of mine so architecture seemed like the perfect fit! I am proud to be a first-generation college student at the number one public university. Outside of architecture, I love music and play the drums and sax. On top of performing, I love using music as a creative outlet, learning about new genres of music, and finding new artists. I also enjoy thrifting and upcycling and try to wear sustainably made clothes.

Major: Architecture
Year: Senior
Hometown: Temple City, CA

Hello! My name is Jacky, and I’m a senior architecture major with a minor in sustainable environmental design. I’m a transfer student from Southern California. Within architecture, I’m particularly interested in construction and structural detailing. In my free time, I love trying out new restaurants and enjoying desserts, especially cakes.