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Lanah Duque

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Student Council or Student Government
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Volleyball
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • International Relations
  • Ethnic Studies

Reading

  • Academic
  • Business
  • Anthropology
  • Cultural
  • Politics
  • Women's Fiction
  • Romance
  • Self-Help

I read books daily.

Bio

With much experience and consistency in leading teams and projects to notable success, I will utilize my knowledge not only to benefit specific organizations but the people I meet along the way. Throughout my life I have been prominently success-oriented, yet strongly team-oriented as I believe improving relationships greatly assists team morale, effort, and engagement. I have a long history of overcoming obstacles with quick, efficient solutions, leaving me with much to give, yet more to learn as I strive to be and do my best for constant growth and success. In my college journey, I plan to pursue a degree in political science and psychology to discover systems that will make the world more equitable and fair for all. I hope to follow a career that aligns with societal issues that I advocate for such as mental health and the environment. Whether I become a public administrator, businesswoman, therapist, congresswoman, or role I have not even considered yet, I want to utilize my knowledge and experiences for the betterment of the world.

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Psychology, General
  • Political Science and Government
Minors:
  • Public Policy Analysis

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Political Science and Government, Psychology, General, Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Building Operations Assistant

    Facilities Services · ASUC Student Union

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Alumni Relations Event Coordinator

    Events Services · Haas School of Business

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Government Administration
Dream career goals:
Senator
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Filipino-American Scholarship
Throughout my elementary, middle, and high school experiences, I have struggled with understanding what it means to be Filipino-American. I remember looking at my brown skin, feeling out of place as I compared myself to my classmates, and being ashamed of the food my mom would prepare for school lunches, hiding the smell as I ate under a napkin. I remember numerous things that make me wish I could give my younger self the warmest hug and assure her that nothing is wrong with her. Watching Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray win Miss Universe were moments I was proud to be Filipino. But, I remained challenged with my identity and uncertain of what I could be proud of, distant from my background. Filling in ethnicity bubbles for surveys, I still question “Am I Asian?” “Pacific Islander? “Other?” With society’s unrelieved barrier of Filipino history, I strive to uncover the realities of the past to amplify present voices for necessary change. Currently, I am part of Pilipinx Academic Student Services (PASS) at UC Berkeley, allowing me to better understand this rich culture through multitudes of unique people and stories. In contrast to my elementary school self, I now feel very blessed and proud to be Filipino-American. I am blessed to live with my grandparents, have big, loud family gatherings with plenty of food and karaoke. I am blessed to have a community that actively seeks to uncover our history while appreciating present-day accomplishments. I aspire to continue learning about my roots, hoping to inspire others to embrace their individuality along with their history that conveys this sense of togetherness. By helping others discover their personal identities, I want to strengthen solidarity among the Filipino-American community and amplify those who have been neglected for decades. I want to push others to appreciate what it means to be Filipino-American as it translates to what Filipino-Americans carry on today and into future generations to come. By striving to cease ongoing stereotypes and the misconceived past about Filipino-Americans, additional BIPOC communities can come together to break down the systems created to hide our persisting injustices.
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