Golsa Rahbari

After graduation, Golsa plans to obtain a master’s degree in architecture. She is pursuing a minor in urban studies and planning in addition to her demanding major. All the changes on the UC San Diego campus have inspired her to focus on institutional architecture. She is interested in issues such as “gentrification, redlining and understanding the complexities of ethnic enclaves”  and she has “learned the importance of feedback and information from the public in implementing change.”

Golsa has successfully juggled paid work and volunteer activities. This began with her work as an Orientation Leader. She also worked for the Associated Students of UC San Office of Academic Affairs as the external director. Most recently, she served as associated vice president with the Associated Students in the Office of EDI.. This involved working with student organizations and being a voice for underrepresented students.

She is enrolled in Roger Revelle College, and continues to serve as Revelle College Council President. Previously, as director of Spirit and Events, she organized Revelle College’s participation in the annual Spirit Night Competition. She is proud to report that “Revelle took the Golden Shoe trophy for the 3rd year in a row!” She was also the Revelle Creative Social Media intern, and was part of Rev Force, Revelle’s volunteer task force. Her dedication has earned her the Ernest C. Mort Leadership Excellence Award and the Social Change Award.

Other activities include being a student representative for the Academic Senate Committee on Admissions, serving on the board of Design Co as industry relations coordinator, actively engaging with the Persian American Student Association, and finding time to be the team manager for the UCSD Women’s Club Basketball team!

Golsa moved from Iran to the U.S. at the age of eleven. She maintains connections with her homeland’s culture through practicing Persian calligraphy and learning to play the santoor. Her experience as an immigrant has informed her commitment to advocacy and student government.