Campus Network Leaders

America Leon, Contra Costa College

My name is America Leon. I am in my second year at Contra Costa College, majoring in philosophy on a pre-law track. Emphasizing the importance of written communication to ignite societal change and as a mechanism for keeping people informed about critical issues, I currently work as a community health reporter and journalist for a Bay Area news outlet called The CC Pulse. As a Richmond Promise Campus Network Leader, I am excited to help expand educational equity in my community, ensuring all students have the resources to succeed academically and achieve their career ambitions.

Judy Alexis Lopez, Berkeley City College

Hi, I’m Alexis Lopez! I was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the Bay Area eight years ago. I am a sophomore studying at Berkeley City College, working on completing my prerequisites to get into a sonography program in hopes of becoming a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. I am passionate about community building and fostering a supportive environment. Currently, I am an intern at BCC, where I collaborate with students from various schools in Berkeley to ensure a space is created for them to connect and network. I am eager to bring the same level of enthusiasm and support to incoming and current RP scholars in my position as this year’s CNL. Aside from that, I’m a big fan of going bakery hopping and trying out all sorts of pastries, especially cream buns! In my free time, you can catch me playing badminton.

Abril Perez, UC Berkeley

Hi, my name is Abril Perez. I am a second-year student at UC Berkeley, hoping to double major in history and math. Navigating higher education has been challenging so far, but it has also fueled my passion for helping others who face similar obstacles. As a Richmond Promise Campus Network Leader, I’m eager to support my peers and collaborate with fellow CNLs to create a positive impact. I’m dedicated to fostering a community where every student can thrive.

Carla Villasenor-Lopez, UC Merced

My name is Carla Villasenor-Lopez; I am a fifth year psychology major with a minor in management business economics. I am currently Richmond Promise’s CNL at UC Merced and I will graduate in spring 2025. In my free time, I like to dance, DJ, read, and sing. I love having anything having to do with creativity and expressing myself. I look forward to working with Richmond Promise to connect students from my hometown with resources and opportunities on campus, and I hope to help make their college journey more enjoyable and easy to navigate.