This month Michelle talks with UC Student Regent Josiah Beharry and Student Regent-Designate Sonya Brooks to explore the power of student leadership in shaping the university. Josiah and Sonya share their journeys to these roles, the challenges they have faced and strategies they have developed to advocate effectively. At a time when higher education is facing unprecedented challenges, their insights offer a hopeful vision for the positive power of speech.

Episode Resources:

• How research prepared Sonya Brooks to represent UC students on the Board of Regents | University of California
• UC Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry appointed as 2024-25 UC student Regent | University of California