What once seemed like just another prerequisite course at UC Berkeley would ultimately shape the trajectory of Monique Limón’s career in public service.
A sociology class sparked Limón’s fascination with the study of social institutions — how they function; who they serve; and how they can be reimagined to better support communities. As the first Latina and second female Senate President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, she uses those skills every day.
Before leading the Senate, Limón spent more than 14...
