Danna Valenzuela

Conducted ongoing research and archival work for the UC Merced time capsule project, including oral history interviews and documenting the significance of archived objects. Collaborated with university archivists and library staff on preservation and long-term storage.

Planned collaborative events with campus organizations, including mixers and social events, and coordinated scheduling, budgeting, communication, logistics, and vendor management for the annual KKG formal within budget requirements.

Supported development of a university time capsule project opening in 20 years. Led outreach through flyers, tabling, classroom announcements, email campaigns, and social media, and helped coordinate the time capsule ceremony and campus engagement activities.

Streamlined communication and documentation systems for monthly event planning and outreach, supporting logistics across multicultural initiatives.

Led campus fundraising supporting global cleft surgery initiatives, coordinating event planning and awareness campaigns.

Translated wildfire-related environmental research into Spanish to increase accessibility for local communities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance.

Analyzed how digital echo chambers shape public understanding of environmental issues using a philosophical and interdisciplinary lens.

Promoted and coordinated a mentorship program for Latina high school students by designing outreach materials and scheduling Latina professionals for virtual workshops.

Represented the dance team in meetings with athletics staff and coordinated communication, attendance, and team-bonding to improve team cohesion.

B.A. in Philosophy at the University of California, Merced, expected to complete in May 2026.