Community Engagement Student Fellowship - Youth Voice, Youth Vote (YVYV)
Spring 2024 CESF YVYV Student Fellows
Students from California campuses were selected to participate in LEAD California’s Community Engagement Student Fellowship (CESF) program, a 4-month initiative specifically designed to support student leaders advancing service, service-learning and community engagement at LEAD California member campuses throughout the state.
For more information, feel free to contact us at info@leadcalifornia.org.
JASMINECARDENAS
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Jasmine Cardenas is a fourth year, first generation student at Sonoma State University. She is majoring in Political Science, and hopes to be able to help people find and use their voice to make themselves heard and seen in their communities.
HARRISONKIM
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
Harrison Kim is a Korean-American first year college student at College of the Canyons. He is double majoring in Business-Finance and Communications with hopes of transferring to a school on the east coast! As part of student government, Harrison is in the Office of Marketing and Information, acting as editor in chief of the school newspaper (Pawprint) and director/producer of the school podcast (Couglamity). Outside of school he works as a youth swim coach for Paseo Aquatics and in his free time Harrison loves travelling, eating at new restaurants, and playing chess! He looks forward to working on Engaging the Vote!
MIKAKULA
SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY
Mika Kula is a second-year student at Sacramento State and is part of the GE Honors Program. She is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Astronomy. Some of her interests include ceramics, astrophotography, city planning, and art!
DANIELAMENESES
CAL STATE LOS ANGELES
Daniela Meneses, a second-year undergraduate student at California State University, Los Angeles, is currently pursuing a major in history with a focus on teacher preparation. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Daniela is a first-generation student. Post-graduation, she envisions working in a higher education institution and pursuing a Master’s degree in public administration. Thrilled about her involvement with LEAD California and the Cal State LA Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, Daniela is committed to contributing to civic engagement and promoting civic education in marginalized and underserved communities. She feels privileged to gain hands-on experience in voter engagement and is thankful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
STEPHANIEOFILADA
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
Stephanie Ofilada is a College of the Canyons freshman studying Communications. She is actively involved on campus through her involvement in Associated Student Government, the Latinx Alliance, and the Communications Club. She hopes to enhance student life by fostering a welcoming environment for students from all walks of life to ensure their varied perspectives are acknowledged and valued. Stephanie will continue her contributions to the community through her work with LEAD California.
JULIANSTEWART
CSU CHICO
Julian Stewart is a fourth-year student at Chico State and a triple major in Criminal Justice, U.S. Politics, and Legal Studies. Through his experience working for a congressional member, he realized his passion for civic engagement and has built on that love by working as Director of the Penal Law Project housed within Chico State’s Community Legal Information Clinic (CLIC). CLIC is a free paralegal clinic that is staffed by undergraduate students at Chico State. The Penal Law Project functions as a law library for incarcerated individuals all over America and provides legal information to those who need it most. By seeing both the legislative process firsthand and the ramifications and effects that can have on every American, he is a firm believer that everybody should exercise their civic duties and be engaged with the world around them.
KIKOSWEENEY
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Kiko Sweeney is a graduate student at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, where she is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production. Her films examine the intersection of drama and advocacy, especially regarding the climate crisis and disability. When Kiko isn’t on set, you can find her trail running in the Santa Monica Mountains or surfing along the Pacific Coast Highway.