Uzziel Coreas
UZZIEL COREAS (he/him) is a second-year Global Studies and Public Affairs student. As a fellow in the Research Department, he is interested in exploring the intersections of global affairs, public policy, and educational access, particularly as they relate to underserved communities.
Uzziel has experience in leadership, policy, and community engagement. As the founder of BridgeConnect CC, he works to expand college accessibility for low-income and first-generation students, mentoring students through the college admissions process. At UCLA, Uzziel co-founded Open Origins, an organization focused on cultural exchange and diversity. He also serves as a Crisis Backroom Staffer for UCLA Model United Nations, supporting crisis simulations for conferences with more than 2,000 attendees. Most recently, Uzziel represented the United States at the World Bank Group Youth Summit, where he collaborated with emerging leaders from over 100 countries on global development and public policy challenges.
Professionally, Uzziel serves as a Student Assistant in the UCLA School of Law Dean’s Office, providing administrative support and preparing professional documents. Before UCLA, he worked at the World’s Oldest McDonald’s Restaurant & Museum while attending school, gaining experience in a high-volume environment.
Uzziel is from Downey, California, and hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of public policy, global affairs, and law.
