Carly Cooper’s Biography
Carly Cooper is a junior at the University of California, Davis, majoring in Political Science and Communication. She has served as a communications intern with the California Democratic Party, where she gained hands-on experience in political messaging and public engagement, and has contributed to the Davis Vanguard, writing and reporting on local political and community issues. Carly has also worked with Back to the Start, partnering with incarcerated leaders at San Quentin on policy and community engagement, and previously served as a youth court attorney, where she gained early experience in restorative justice. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to understanding political systems, media, and civic engagement. In her free time, she enjoys reading murder mysteries, taking ballroom dance lessons, and singing with the UC Davis Chamber Singers.