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Workshop Speakers – Policy Solutions to Drive College Affordability in California

Tyler Wu is currently the California Policy Director for uAspire. In this role, he leads the strategy and execution of uAspire’s California state-based policy agenda and systems change projects. Previously, Tyler was a Senior Policy Analyst at the Education Trust—West, an educational justice organization committed to education equity and civil rights, where he led the organization’s college affordability portfolio. Tyler also served as the Student Body President for the University of Washington and held internships with the United States Senate HELP Committee, Institute for Higher Education Policy, and College Board. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Washington and a MA in Higher Education Policy & Finance from the George Washington University. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys hiking, running, and eating Flaming Hot Cheetos.

As Executive Director, Salih leads our staff team and organizational strategy, keeps the UCSA office in operation, supports the Board and other student leaders, and fundraises to maximize the potential of our organization. Salih also oversees planning for UCSA’s annual statewide conferences.

 

Raised in Oakland, California, Salih Muhammad strives to embody the principles of service, sacrifice, and selflessness. For much of his life, he has been committed to living toward the liberation of Black people, at home and abroad.

 

In 2009, he continued the pursuit of knowledge at the University of California, Berkeley, where he excelled as a Black student and organizer on campus. His favorite quote is from Franz Fanon, who stated, “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”