2025 Undergraduate Advisory Council
Meet a few members of the BLC Undergraduate Advisory Council
Krista Drako
Krista is a third-year majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology (BBS) and Ancient Greek and Roman Studies. She grew up speaking both Mandarin and English at home, has spent seven years learning Latin, and also studied Japanese while living in Tokyo. Krista believes that language is a powerful bridge across cultural divides and is passionate about creating spaces for learners to find a sense of belonging, which inspired her to join the BLC Undergraduate Advisory Council as an advocate for language education.
CHLOE DURHAM
Chloe Durham is a second year pursuing a major in Linguistics with a minor in Japanese. Growing up in a multicultural household, she developed a deep appreciation for the power of language to connect people across cultures. Whether exchanging slang with friends or diving into language studies, she is driven by a passion for fostering communication and understanding. As a member of the BLC council, she is dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive community of language learners and enthusiasts at Berkeley.
Claire Lee
Claire is an undergraduate student studying Urban Studies in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the College of Environmental Design. Her multicultural background and childhood experience living abroad led to a love for language-learning, which she has been able to pursue at Berkeley by taking Dutch and Russian courses. Her academic and future career interests include multilingual urban programs and city services for immigrants and urban residents.