Evan Salazar
EVAN SALAZAR (he/him) is a second-year Political Science and Public Affairs student. Evan, a policy fellow in the mobilization department, focuses on uplifting marginalized communities, centering equitable practices, and advocating for the voiceless to advance their societal conditions. Evan is heavily involved in the UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council, where he serves as the General Representative 1 for the 2026-2027 academic year, representing the needs of UCLA’s 33,000+ undergraduate students.
At UCLA, Evan has served as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the USAC Internal Vice President’s Office, where he focused on fostering a beloved community by hosting cultural events and working alongside campus resource centers to ensure students felt supported and empowered at UCLA. Additionally, Evan has over 6 years of community organizing experience in Los Angeles, focusing on immigration rights, housing, affordability, etc.
Evan is a proud first-generation student and the grandson of Mexican immigrants. He understands the sacrifices his family has made to get him to the place he is now, and he hopes to utilize the compassion and support given to him to be able to give back to his community and empower it for greatness.
