Avery Samai is a Research Analyst with the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative (BIMI) and a student at UC Berkeley pursuing degrees in Political Science and Society and Environment. She is passionate about human rights, climate justice, and international policy. She is interested in studying the intersection between international affairs and the environment to promote peaceful and sustainable communities across the world.
Beyond BIMI, Avery is a volunteer college counselor for low-income, first-generation, East Bay high school seniors through Berkeley’s College Application Mentorship Program. She also serves on the Artist Fund committee of BARE Magazine, where she helps facilitate the distribution of grants to historically underrepresented UC Berkeley artists.
As a research analyst, Avery hopes to expand her understanding of Latin American climate migration. She also looks forward to connecting with and assisting her local immigrant community.
