California Health Professional Student Alliance at Berkeley
Political Advocacy Groups·Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Health/Wellness
CaHPSA at Berkeley organizes students around healthcare access and advocacy. Members join one of two committees: Project White Coat, where students become certified Covered California enrollment counselors and help community members enroll in Medi-Cal or other insurance, or Health Alerts, which tracks health policy, sends weekly updates, and engages legislators. Weekly Tuesday meetings run one hour. The club is open to undergraduates and health professional students of any major.
ApplicationsSpring 2021
1
Weekly meeting length, hours (Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 p.m.)
400+
Families helped with health insurance enrollment (statewide)
38
Certified enrollment counselors (statewide)
30
Statewide chapters
3,000
Statewide membership (undergraduates, medical students, health professional students)
1
Committee membership commitment length (semesters)
Events They Host
ITUP Conference in Sacramento
Referenced by Co-Executive Director Jonathan Kuo as a memorable club experience where attendees from across California gathered to work on coverage for their communities.
Calapalooza Tabling
Referenced by Co-Executive Director Sandra Arriaga as a favorite memory, where the club tabled to meet potential members and discuss universal healthcare.
Health Insurance Enrollment Events
Project White Coat holds enrollment events where certified counselors help community members complete Covered California applications and answer questions about health plans and eligibility.
City Council and Health Commission Meetings
Health Alerts committee members attend these local government meetings as part of legislative engagement work.
Member Experiences
Weekly General Meetings
Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. held via Zoom as of the 2020-2021 academic year.