Dali Y. Guerrero Fernández
Hi Aggies! My name is Dali Y. Guerrero Fernández, and I am a third-year transfer student majoring in Political Science. I decided to run with the Avanza Slate for senator for many reasons, but most importantly, because I believe our ideas align on one main goal: putting students’ needs first.
As an immigrant from Nayarit, Mexico, I understand the importance that representation has on our community. I want to see more Latinx and Hispanic voices at the Senate table, especially since we make up a large part of the student body. I also hope to create a campus where all students feel safe, supported, and protected. Specifically working alongside our underserved and underrepresented student communities to uplift their voices and concerns. As a transfer student, I also understand how difficult it can be to enter a new environment and be expected to figure everything out on your own. I want to help bridge that gap by making sure transfer students have access to the resources they need to transition smoothly and feel welcomed into our community. I also understand the challenges of balancing school, work, and financial responsibilities. So I want to work toward making college more affordable and opportunities more accessible to all students.
Why vote for me? Well although I may be new to Davis, I’m no stranger to this work. I have spent the past several years working closely with my own community. For over 4 years, I worked with the San José City Council, serving East San José’s District 5 for two different council terms. Working in a predominantly Latino and immigrant community allowed me to advocate for immigrant families both in the neighborhoods and in the council chambers. I conducted outreach to over 5,000 residents, worked on policies affecting our community and organized to protect undocumented immigrants. I also served as District 5’s San Jose Youth Commissioner which is the official advisory group to the Mayor and City Council. Through that role, I worked to civically engage hundreds of students through local and city wide events and initiatives. At De Anza College, I also served as an Equity and Diversity Senator in student government, where I helped oversee a budget of over $1 million supporting 40+ campus programs. I also pushed and successfully secured additional funding for underserved groups on campus. Additionally, I served as an Outreach Coordinator at the HEFAS Center, where I connected students with legal and educational resources and helped organize Know Your Rights workshops.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was appointed as a member of ASUCD’s UndocuScholars Advocacy and Aid Commission, and I hope to continue this work here at UC Davis. I want to bring the experiences I have gained from my community, my previous institution, and my own journey as a student to the Senate table.
My ultimate goal is to ensure that ALL students have the resources, support, and opportunities necessary to thrive at UC Davis. Vote AVANZA !