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Hi! I'm Nanci with an I,

My name comes from my dad's, "Venancio," and while people often spell it with a "Y," keeping the "I" helps me stay rooted in my Filipino culture.

I'm a student at UC Berkeley majoring in Cognitive Science and pursuing the Certificate of Design. I believe that effective design starts with a deep understanding of people. Growing up, I saw firsthand how limited accessibility and resources impacted my community. This fueled my passion for creating inclusive experiences.

My mission: Bridge the gap of opportunity through design.

Experience

UC Berkeley EECS

Aug 2024 - Present

UX Web Intern

Improving sitewide UX for 6.8M+ annual views, from tech pioneers to freshmen. Migrating to a new WordPress design system while maintaining WCAG accessibility. Selected from 100+ applicants.

UC Berkeley EECS

Aug 2024 - Present

UX Web Intern

Improving sitewide UX for 6.8M+ annual views, from tech pioneers to freshmen. Migrating to a new WordPress design system while maintaining WCAG accessibility. Selected from 100+ applicants.

UX@Berkeley

May 2025 - Present

Co-President

External lead for 50+ UX designers and engineers. Secures 7+ client projects per semester and oversees marketing, finance, and industry mentorship, bridging gaps of opportunity.

UX@Berkeley

May 2025 - Present

Co-President

External lead for 50+ UX designers and engineers. Secures 7+ client projects per semester and oversees marketing, finance, and industry mentorship, bridging gaps of opportunity.

Figma

Aug 2025 - Present

Figma Campus Leader

1 of 4 Figma Campus Leaders at UC Berkeley. Ranked 3rd nationally, engaging 1,500+ students through AI workshops, a designathon, and free Edu plans to create without limits.

Figma

Aug 2025 - Present

Figma Campus Leader

1 of 4 Figma Campus Leaders at UC Berkeley. Ranked 3rd nationally, engaging 1,500+ students through AI workshops, a designathon, and free Edu plans to create without limits.

Pilipinx American Alliance

Aug 2025 - May 2026

Pilipinx Cultural Night Intern

More than a show, a movement I helped by driving the UI/UX of its digital archive. Born from the 1969 fight for ethnic studies, PCN is the longest-running cultural night on campus.

Pilipinx American Alliance

Aug 2025 - May 2026

Pilipinx Cultural Night Intern

More than a show, a movement I helped by driving the UI/UX of its digital archive. Born from the 1969 fight for ethnic studies, PCN is the longest-running cultural night on campus.

Client Work

UX Researcher

Google

UX Researcher

Salesforce

UX Designer

SMBmarket

PAAM-Desal

Sisters

Matcha lover

our mascot oski

my dog coco

best tacos in sf

my floormates

My Communities

UX@Berkeley

A big reason choosing Berkeley felt easy. I've been here since my first semester, and I'm beyond grateful for the chance I now have as Co-President to lead and help carry that legacy forward for students just like me.