Caitlyn graduated from UC San Diego (UCSD) with a bachelor’s and master’s in International Affairs. At UCSD, she learned about the intersection of public policy and business strategy and how the public and private sectors collaborate to form creative solutions for public issues, sparking an interest in seeing how these two sides intermingled. Caitlyn then worked as a strategy consultant analyzing various tech, media, and telecom markets and how government regulations affected strategic business decisions. Caitlyn hopes to transition into political risk consulting and helping organizations navigate complex political landscapes. She enjoys badminton, Pilates, and the beach in her free time.

Camryn graduated from Stanford University with a master’s degree in Communication and a bachelor’s degree in American Studies. She is passionate about storytelling, civil rights law, and press freedom. As an undergraduate, Camryn interned at the U.S. Department of Justice, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Orange County Register. Camryn wrote her master’s thesis on how generative artificial intelligence impacts American newsrooms and is interested in how technology affects information sharing. In her free time, Camryn enjoys cooking Korean food, taking hip-hop and jazz-funk dance classes, and working on her 50-state travel bucket list.

Chandani graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics, concentrations in Management and Social Impact, and a minor in Africana Studies. After college, Chandani was a Financial Analyst for Goldman Sachs, where she managed high-net-worth portfolios and led office-wide community engagement efforts. Working with financial literacy and social advocacy organizations, she is passionate about impact and responsibility, empowering those around her, and driving action. Chandani is a tennis player, a traveler, and a lover of great stories in any form.

David is a first-generation Latine American, community organizer, and operations leader. A University of San Francisco graduate, David developed his passion for social justice through his work organizing student volunteers for MSC South Homeless Shelter and supporting SF AIDS Foundation’s Harm Reduction programs. David has held leadership positions at various mission-driven organizations, most recently registering young voters as a Project Manager at NextGen America.  As a Coro Fellow, David aims to develop his leadership skills further and explore how to address systemic barriers to progress for marginalized communities through policy advocacy and community development. In his free time, he enjoys surfing with his wife and their dog, Lily.

Elijah’s early interest in policy and advocacy led to his participation in the YMCA’s Mock Legislature program, Youth and Government.   As a delegate for SHARE El Salvador, he became familiar with international voting policies and democratic practices through election observation. At UCLA, Elijah continued to focus on public and economic policy while also exploring activism through multidisciplinary artistic practice. Elijah is currently an arts educator at the LA County Museum of Art and a fellow in the Arts for LA protege program. He looks forward to continuing and building on his advocacy for LGBTQ issues and international democracy. 

Growing up in a small village in central Mexico sparked Kenya’s love for community, while her experiences as an immigrant in the U.S. fuel her passion for addressing societal challenges. This passion led her to study Economics and History at Claremont McKenna College, where she served as a leader of Mi Gente, a Latine student group, and volunteered with Al Otro Lado, a nonprofit that aids migrants in the U.S. Through Coro, Kenya seeks to deepen her understanding of building equitable systems and thriving communities. In her spare time, she enjoys sketching and spending time outdoors. 

After graduating from the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy, Maeve worked in education policy research at the Learning Policy Institute. She then joined the Federation of American Scientists, leading initiatives to enhance government innovation, improve service delivery, and develop science and tech policy recommendations. Maeve’s background in human-centered design drives her desire to learn about how larger-scale policy affects local cities and communities, and how systems can be improved for more equitable outcomes. She enjoys competitive soccer and doubles beach volleyball.

Suleima completed her B.A. in International Studies at the University of San Francisco. During her undergraduate education, she researched the intersections between environmental and African-American history, led youth in an internship focused on climate change through Opportunities for All, and helped launch a mentorship program as an Honors College ambassador. Passionate about climate issues, Suleima spent the past year living in Madrid, Spain, traveling, teaching English, and learning more about herself and the global community.