Darris Thomas
@thomasdarris2015.bsky.social
Graduate student in the Master of Arts in Urban & Public Affairs program at the University of San Francisco.
Legislative Intern for Supervisor David Canepa of the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and John Gioia of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
Legislative Intern for Supervisor David Canepa of the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and John Gioia of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
✨ Exciting News! ✨
I’m honored to share that I’ve been awarded a University Ministry Arrupe Immersion Scholarship through the University of San Francisco to participate in the New Mexico Border Immersion Program during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽🌵
I’m honored to share that I’ve been awarded a University Ministry Arrupe Immersion Scholarship through the University of San Francisco to participate in the New Mexico Border Immersion Program during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽🌵
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
✨ Exciting News! ✨
I’m honored to share that I’ve been awarded a University Ministry Arrupe Immersion Scholarship through the University of San Francisco to participate in the New Mexico Border Immersion Program during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽🌵
I’m honored to share that I’ve been awarded a University Ministry Arrupe Immersion Scholarship through the University of San Francisco to participate in the New Mexico Border Immersion Program during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽🌵
🌎 Honored to Share Some Exciting News!
I’m incredibly humbled and excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the University of San Francisco’s New Mexico Border Immersion Program, organized by University Ministry’s Arrupe Immersions during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽✨
I’m incredibly humbled and excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the University of San Francisco’s New Mexico Border Immersion Program, organized by University Ministry’s Arrupe Immersions during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽✨
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🌎 Honored to Share Some Exciting News!
I’m incredibly humbled and excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the University of San Francisco’s New Mexico Border Immersion Program, organized by University Ministry’s Arrupe Immersions during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽✨
I’m incredibly humbled and excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the University of San Francisco’s New Mexico Border Immersion Program, organized by University Ministry’s Arrupe Immersions during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽✨
Today’s my birthday, and as I reflect on another year, I’m also thinking about the privilege—and responsibility—we share as citizens. In the Bay Area especially, our voices, our votes, and our engagement can shape not just policy, but the future of our communities.
October 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today’s my birthday, and as I reflect on another year, I’m also thinking about the privilege—and responsibility—we share as citizens. In the Bay Area especially, our voices, our votes, and our engagement can shape not just policy, but the future of our communities.
Making chicken and sausage gumbo!!!
October 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Making chicken and sausage gumbo!!!
More than 500 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of USF, including U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco’s city leaders, gathered in St. Ignatius Church on Oct. 18 to celebrate the inauguration of Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95. www.usfca.edu/news/usf-ina...
October 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
More than 500 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of USF, including U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco’s city leaders, gathered in St. Ignatius Church on Oct. 18 to celebrate the inauguration of Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95. www.usfca.edu/news/usf-ina...
I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the Active*Consent eLearning Module on “Sexual Violence and Harassment: How to Support Yourself and Your Peers,” through ConsentHub.ie.
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the Active*Consent eLearning Module on “Sexual Violence and Harassment: How to Support Yourself and Your Peers,” through ConsentHub.ie.
Rain or shine, our Street Maintenance crew shows up.
Last week, despite wet weather, the team pressed forward with sidewalk replacement along Garin Ranch Parkway in Brentwood, California
Last week, despite wet weather, the team pressed forward with sidewalk replacement along Garin Ranch Parkway in Brentwood, California
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Rain or shine, our Street Maintenance crew shows up.
Last week, despite wet weather, the team pressed forward with sidewalk replacement along Garin Ranch Parkway in Brentwood, California
Last week, despite wet weather, the team pressed forward with sidewalk replacement along Garin Ranch Parkway in Brentwood, California
Supervisor Canepa & his staff (including me) had an incredible Hike for Loneliness of community & connection while highlighting the connection between health & nature, the benefits of physical activity, & the great outdoors for mental health @johnbauters.bsky.social
#NatureHeals #SanMateoCounty
#NatureHeals #SanMateoCounty
October 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Supervisor Canepa & his staff (including me) had an incredible Hike for Loneliness of community & connection while highlighting the connection between health & nature, the benefits of physical activity, & the great outdoors for mental health @johnbauters.bsky.social
#NatureHeals #SanMateoCounty
#NatureHeals #SanMateoCounty
Wendy Williams would be thriving right now on Hot Topics. Where is she!? In the moments we need her the most…
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wendy Williams would be thriving right now on Hot Topics. Where is she!? In the moments we need her the most…
Introducing the newest member of the 2025-2026 REPS (Resources, Education, Prevention, & Support) Advisory Board to eradicate sexual violence at USFCA!!!
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Introducing the newest member of the 2025-2026 REPS (Resources, Education, Prevention, & Support) Advisory Board to eradicate sexual violence at USFCA!!!
Some gay men overwork not because they’re ambitious, but because rest feels unsafe. Productivity becomes proof of worth. Stillness feels like failure. But burning out isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a signal your body has been surviving, not living.
September 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Some gay men overwork not because they’re ambitious, but because rest feels unsafe. Productivity becomes proof of worth. Stillness feels like failure. But burning out isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a signal your body has been surviving, not living.
Me in the 1990s hip-hop era 🕶️🎤 Rockin’ the tracksuit, chain, and peace sign like it’s straight outta a throwback mixtape. #90sVibes #HipHopEra #ThrowbackEnergy
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Me in the 1990s hip-hop era 🕶️🎤 Rockin’ the tracksuit, chain, and peace sign like it’s straight outta a throwback mixtape. #90sVibes #HipHopEra #ThrowbackEnergy
🎓 My Capstone project "Justice on Autopilot: Comparing Predictive Litigation & Data Justice in Bay Area Municipal Governments" examines how predictive analytics are being integrated into city and county legal offices in four Bay Area regions.
September 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🎓 My Capstone project "Justice on Autopilot: Comparing Predictive Litigation & Data Justice in Bay Area Municipal Governments" examines how predictive analytics are being integrated into city and county legal offices in four Bay Area regions.
My Housing, Community, & Policy class heard from the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition insights on advocacy for San Francisco tenants. They also highlighted how property rights must remain a cornerstone of our country’s legal and social framework. 🏠🏙
#HousingJustice #TenantRights #USFCAUPA
#HousingJustice #TenantRights #USFCAUPA
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My Housing, Community, & Policy class heard from the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition insights on advocacy for San Francisco tenants. They also highlighted how property rights must remain a cornerstone of our country’s legal and social framework. 🏠🏙
#HousingJustice #TenantRights #USFCAUPA
#HousingJustice #TenantRights #USFCAUPA
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!!
#SolidaritySeason
#SolidaritySeason
September 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!!
#SolidaritySeason
#SolidaritySeason
And if that album does ever happen, track 5 better be called “Travesty”!🤣
August 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
And if that album does ever happen, track 5 better be called “Travesty”!🤣
Today, I submitted my application for graduation from the University of San Francisco in May of 2026. I will be receiving my Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs.
August 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today, I submitted my application for graduation from the University of San Francisco in May of 2026. I will be receiving my Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs.
BREAKING: Has Mayor Daniel Lurie’s eagerness to partner with powerful corporate players landed him in legal trouble? Another Planet Entertainment (APE) was one of the many contributors to Mayor Lurie’s lavish inauguration. www.phoenixprojectnow.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
BREAKING: Has Mayor Daniel Lurie’s eagerness to partner with powerful corporate players landed him in legal trouble? Another Planet Entertainment (APE) was one of the many contributors to Mayor Lurie’s lavish inauguration. www.phoenixprojectnow.com
A heated debate unfolded in Contra Costa County Tuesday as immigration advocates demanded the sheriff stop cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
July 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A heated debate unfolded in Contra Costa County Tuesday as immigration advocates demanded the sheriff stop cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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lol they took the bait
July 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
lol they took the bait
Baked spaghetti. Happy Sunday Funday!
July 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Baked spaghetti. Happy Sunday Funday!
Fridays are the portal to a well-deserved weekend—a moment to step away from the hustle and reconnect with what lights you up.
Whether it’s adventure, quiet moments, or just giving yourself permission to breathe, Fridays remind us that balance is key.
Happy weekending 🫶🏼
Whether it’s adventure, quiet moments, or just giving yourself permission to breathe, Fridays remind us that balance is key.
Happy weekending 🫶🏼
July 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fridays are the portal to a well-deserved weekend—a moment to step away from the hustle and reconnect with what lights you up.
Whether it’s adventure, quiet moments, or just giving yourself permission to breathe, Fridays remind us that balance is key.
Happy weekending 🫶🏼
Whether it’s adventure, quiet moments, or just giving yourself permission to breathe, Fridays remind us that balance is key.
Happy weekending 🫶🏼
I received an A in my Fundraising & Budgeting course for political campaigns here at USFCA, which sharpened my skills in campaign finance strategy, donor outreach, and building sustainable fundraising infrastructures--tools that are critical for driving electoral success and civic engagement.
July 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I received an A in my Fundraising & Budgeting course for political campaigns here at USFCA, which sharpened my skills in campaign finance strategy, donor outreach, and building sustainable fundraising infrastructures--tools that are critical for driving electoral success and civic engagement.
