The Campaign
Matthew Pitcher is running for ASUC Senate* to bring transparency, accountability, and student-first policy to UC Berkeley. It's time for a government that works for every bear.
Join the MovementThe Platform
Push for carbon-neutral campus operations, expand green infrastructure, and ensure environmental policy centers the communities most affected by climate change. Berkeley should lead, not follow.
Expand the campus food pantry, advocate for free meal programs, and build partnerships with local organizations. No student should have to choose between eating and studying.
Secure emergency housing funding, streamline access to support services, and destigmatize housing insecurity on campus. Every Bear deserves a safe place to sleep.
The Candidate
Matthew Pitcher is a UC Berkeley student passionate about creating meaningful change on campus. With experience in student advocacy, environmental organizing, and community service, he has seen firsthand how university policy impacts daily student life — and where it falls short.
Matthew believes that every student deserves access to nutritious food, safe housing, and a campus that prioritizes sustainability. As a Senator, he will fight to ensure that the ASUC* serves as a true advocate for student welfare, not just a resume line.
"Every student deserves a seat at the table — not just the ones who already have a chair."
The Team
Campaign Manager, Community Engagement
James is a second-year Political Science major also pursuing a minor in City Planning. Originally from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, he pioneered the blueprint of the ASUC*'s first-ever Alumni Association. Currently, he is a residential assistant under UC Berkeley's ResLife, a campus ambassador under the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and a content creator for CalTV.
Campaign Manager, Strategy and Operations
Marcus is a second-year Political Science and History student. At Cal, he serves as the Senior Opinion Editor on the Berkeley Political Review and conducts emerging technology research at the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. He is originally from Redwood City, California.
Campaign Manager, Communications and Social Media
Clara is a second-year Economics and Political Science student from Pasadena, CA. She serves as a Chief of Staff Intern in the ASUC* and is involved in the Latinx Business Student Association. This past summer, she interned for Congresswoman Judy Chu, supporting legislative and constituent work.
Director, Housing Justice Platform
Jacky is a fourth-year student in the Dual BA program with Sciences Po Paris, studying Society and Environment, Interdisciplinary Studies, Sustainable Design, and Public Policy. He is the Internal Department Director of the ASUC* Cultural and Diversity Affairs Committee and was the Project Lead of Environmental Justice Education at the ASUC* Sustainability Commission. He is also a Fung Fellow on the Sustainability and Innovation track.
Director, Food Insecurity Platform
Talia is a first-year undergraduate student at UC Berkeley pursuing a major in Environmental Science with a minor in Conservation and Resource Studies. Her upbringing in Fresno, California, has allowed her to witness firsthand how food insecurity can affect local populations. Her experience volunteering at the Poverello House has shaped her commitment to providing food security to disadvantaged populations.
Director, Environmental Justice and Sustainability Platform
Sydney is a second-year student studying Environmental Earth Science and Public Policy on a pre-law track. She currently works as a Staff Associate for Cal Zero Waste on the reuse team, assisting restaurants in reaching UC Berkeley's Zero Waste Goals. Additionally, Sydney is involved in the Student Association for Environmental Justice, working to maintain herbicide-free initiatives.
Director, Communications and Social Media
Esme is a second-year pre-law student studying Legal Studies and Environmental Economics and Policy. She is a writer for the Berkeley Political Review and worked as a Programs, Policy, and Communications Associate at Clean Coalition, a non-profit with the mission to accelerate renewable energy on a modern grid.
Lead, Design
Kevin is a second-year student studying Cognitive Science and Computer Science. As a product designer, he designs web and mobile solutions for non-profit organizations and startups in order to forward meaningful change. He also does brand and graphic design for the Berkeley Nikkei Student Union and serves as the PR & Graphics chair.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Keira is a second-year Political Economy student with ambitions to work on the business side of news media. She was raised in Visalia in California's Central Valley and is a forever Miss California's Teen through the Miss America Opportunity. Now at Cal, she fills her time as an editor for the Berkeley Political Review and as a national ambassador for literacy and educational equity.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Caitriona is a second-year student studying Chemistry and Public Policy. She is interested in the intersection of science and policy and how it enables innovation, particularly in the climate sphere. She is passionate about all things environmental and has pursued this through her involvement with the Berkeley Political Review and the Biofuels Technology Club.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Amelia is a second-year student double-majoring in Public Health and Society & Environment from Los Angeles, CA. She is interested in the intersection of environmental health and public policy, particularly how policy can address environmental and social inequities. Outside of academics, she is a member of the Cal Sailing Team.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Jude is a first-year student studying Integrative Biology with a minor in Creative Writing. Originally from Fresno in California's Central Valley, her upbringing shaped her commitment to sustainability and environmental equity. As a staff writer for Berkeley's Threads Magazine, she writes and connects with others to bring light to the stories of Muslim minority groups on campus.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Jessica is a second-year student studying Comparative Ethnic Studies and Conservation and Resource Studies. Her most formative experiences have been as a current facilitator for Berkeley Student Farms and serving as an associate member of the DEIJ committee under the Office of the President. She hopes to increase student awareness of environmental and social issues.
Co-Director, Voter Engagement
Bryce is a first-year Civil Engineering student from Sacramento, interested in the social impact of the built environment and environmental sustainability. He currently interns with the ASUC* Office of the Executive Vice President, working on campus sustainability. He has also worked with local and international nonprofits to help empower youth and support community-centered projects.
Associate, Community Engagement
Gabriel is a third-year student double majoring in Rhetoric and Society & Environment. He has been involved in a variety of positions and communities throughout his time at Berkeley, including serving as Chief of Staff for Senator Kianna Rodarte. He is passionate about contributing to and fostering diverse communities in Berkeley and is excited to work on the campaign for ASUC Senate*.
Member, Council of Strategists
Kate is a second-year student majoring in Philosophy and Neuroscience. She currently works as a Case Assistant for Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP, Stanford's Deliberative Democracy Lab, Cal Football Recruiting, and for Senator Jerry McNerney. She is interested in the intersection of government and normative ethics, particularly the implications that the interactions between the two may have on the legitimacy of democratic models.
Member, Council of Strategists
Naomi is a second-year student at UC Berkeley majoring in Computer Science and Linguistics. She is passionate about the ethical and sustainable regulation of artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
Associate, Communications and Social Media
Fiona is a second-year Media Studies student from Newport Beach, California. She serves on UC Berkeley's Student Advisory Council on Undergraduate Education, where she works directly with university leadership to provide student feedback. Passionate about student engagement and campus life, Fiona values opportunities to connect student perspectives with institutional decision-making.
Associate, Communications and Social Media
Max is a second-year Political Science major from Los Angeles. He has been a part of the ASUC* for multiple semesters and is currently in the Executive Vice President's Office. Alongside his involvement in the ASUC*, he has worked with multiple non-profits, government agencies, and student organizations.
Team Member
Bio coming soon.
Member, Council of Strategists
Suraya is a third-year student majoring in Legal Studies and minoring in Public Policy. As a Legal Honors Intern at Legal Aid at Work, she works alongside employment law attorneys to help provide free legal services to underserved communities. In the ASUC* Office of the President's Legal Affairs Department, she has helped secure emergency funding for student parents, wildfire victims, and undocumented students.
Member, Council of Strategists
Abby is a second-year Legal Studies student from Fresno, CA. She is particularly interested in how legal systems shape public policy, business practices, and individual rights. She has been interning for ASUC* Senator Kianna Rodarte on her legal affairs team.
Member, Council of Strategists
Will is a second-year student majoring in Applied Mathematics. His professional experience is in sustainability venture capital. Recently, his ambitions have been in global marketing and entrepreneurship in the productivity, health, and wellness niches. He is driven by the goal of building tools that make it easier for people to live their most fulfilling lives.
Associate, Communications and Social Media
Jillian is a first-year student majoring in Cognitive Science from Union City, CA. Her passion for community development has led her to work in the communications department in the ASUC* Office of the President. She is exploring her interests through Datagood and TEA, where she expresses her creativity through design in entertainment.
Associate, Communications and Social Media
Erika is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Economics and Policy from San Luis Obispo, CA. She is passionate about sustainability and is involved in the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) as a Professional Development intern. She also loves journalism and is a writer for Perennial: Berkeley's Undergraduate Environmental Journal.
Team Member
Bio coming soon.
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Associate, Communications and Social Media
Alexandra is a second-year student from Phoenix, Arizona, majoring in Global Studies and Media Studies, with a minor in Russian Language. She currently serves as an undergraduate research apprentice and fundraising intern under Professor David Levine. She is interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of international relations and media.