2024-2025 BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT

Ethan Vien (he/him)

My name is Ethan Vien, and I am a 4th year Chemistry & Biological Sciences double major!

I am on the premed track and will hopefully attend medical school after undergrad. Some of my pastimes include listening to music (especially kpop), gymming, running, camping, and playing games like League and Pokemon. I have been with RCC since freshman year, and I have served as Co-Events, Treasurer, and now Co-President! However, my secret passion lies in Co-Internals because I love planning socials, hyping up a crowd, and meeting new people. This club has a lot to offer you, so don't be afraid to come out and join our RCC family!

SECRETARY

Angie Nishimura (she/her)

Hello! My name is Angie Nishimura and I’m so excited to be this year’s Red Cross Club Secretary! I am a fourth year Criminology and Psychological Science major with a minor in Spanish. I am a research assistant in the INCHES Lab at UCI and I am also working on my honors research thesis with Dr. Loftus. I plan to pursue my Master’s degree next year but I’m not sure where I will be going yet.

I tend to jump from hobby to hobby but some of my recent past times include crocheting, going to the gym, reading, playing video games, and baking.

I have been in Red Cross since my first year at UCI and this will be my second year on board. I joined this club because I wanted to get more involved in community service but through Red Cross, I was able to meet some of my closest friends. This club is such a great community of people and I’m so grateful to be part of it.

TREASURER

Komal Joshi (she/her)

Hey everyone! My name is Komal and I am RCC's treasurer this year! I am a third-year biological sciences and cognitive sciences double major interested in pursuing dentistry in the future.

As treasurer, I focus on managing our club's budget so we can host all of our amazing events throughout the year! Apart from RCC, I love to go out to new restaurants, blast music with my friends, spend a day at the beach, work out at the gym, and work on fun DIY projects! RCC was one of the first organizations I joined my freshman year and I was immediately drawn by the kindness of everyone I met. I have been in the club for the past three years with this being my second year on board and I have truly gained some amazing friends and lasting memories I will cherish forever. Looking forward to getting to know y'all very soon!! <3

PUBLICITY

Michelle Ji-Woo Kim (she/her)

Hey everyone! My name is Michelle!

I’m currently a third year neurobiology major and one of your co-publicity chairs! My hobbies include playing tennis, painting nails, petting my dog, reading manga, eating good food, and just talking with my friends!

I really enjoy being a part of RCC because I’ve gotten to meet so many kind and fun people! Also, I feel like the welcoming atmosphere that everyone helps to create is like no other!

Sofia Sandoval (she/her)

Hello! My name is Sofia and I'm one of this years publicity chairs. I'm a third year public health science major and this will be my third year in the UCI RCC club.

As pub I help make all of the fun graphics you see during our meetings and run the instagram account. It's easily to identify pub as we're the people running around events snapping pics of everything. Outside of this amazing club I like to read, go on nature walks, and buying things from pop mart. I've been an active member of the ARC since freshman year of highschool, and it makes so excited to be able to help new and continuing members enjoy their RCC experience as much as I have. Hope to meet ya'll during meetings and events!

Karsen Yue (he/him)

Hello everyone! My name is Karsen and I am a 4th year Human Bio major. I'm hoping to get into medical school after I graduate but until then, I'm excited to be one of your RCC board members!

I have been a part of the Red Cross Club at UCI since the start of my second year and I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment this club has given to me. From the countless service events, awesome socials, and great friends, RCC is a highlight of my college experience. Last year I was a fundraising chair, this year I'll be publicity! In my free time I like to gym, play frisbee, go climbing (bouldering), volleyball, or cycling. When I need to chill and relax, I enjoy pokemon, crocheting animals, getting boba (TP Tea), and I recently started learning electric guitar. I can't wait to meet y'all soon in my last year at UCI and in RCC, so please don't hesitate to reach out or come talk to me!

EVENTS COORDINATORS

Elena VanderVeen (she/her)

Hello, my name is Elena VanderVeen and I’m a 3rd year double major in Political Science and International Studies. In addition to being one of the Co-Events Coordinators for the Red Cross Club this year, I am also the Administrative Director for the UCI Model United Nations Conference. On campus, I work at UCI’s Division of Continuing Education in the Student Life and Activities department with students that are studying abroad at UCI. I joined UCI’s Red Cross Club last year because I wanted to start volunteering in my local community more and I really enjoyed spending time with everyone in the club. As one of the Events Coordinators this year, I have really enjoyed finding these opportunities and sharing them with our members.

Addison Smith (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Addison Smith and I am one of the Co-Event Coordinators for this year! As co-events chairs, we are in charge of reaching out to organizations to schedule the volunteer events RCC offers each week. We ensure our volunteer events run smoothly by keeping in contact with volunteer coordinators and relaying information about the events to other board members and general members.

I am a fourth-year Public Health Sciences major and this is my 3rd year in RCC. I am currently a pre-PA student and an intern at an urgent care and have been a caregiver in the past. Some of my hobbies are watching comedy shows/movies, going out to try cafes and food places, and spending time with family and friends!

When I first joined RCC, I was automatically welcomed by everyone! RCC is a great way to join a community filled with wonderful people and I'm excited to make more memories this year!

FUNDRAISING

Fiona Lau (she/her)

Hello! My name is Fiona Lau and I am one of the Co-Fundraising chairs for the Red Cross Club this year!

I am currently a 3rd year Genetics major, with an interest in pursuing healthcare in the future. In my free time, I love exploring cities with friends and family, taking pictures, trying new matcha places, and going to concerts! This is my second year in RCC and I can say that the level of kindness and welcomeness I have initially received still remains well within the club. I hope you all can also experience this and I look forward to meeting everyone. Welcome to RCC!

Avantika Pandiyan (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Avantika and I am one of the Co-Fundraising chairs for Red Cross this year! I am a second-year Biological Sciences major and am interested in medicine, specifically neurology.

In my free time I like to read, go to the gym, play random games, and eat/shop with friends! I also love going to the beach to wind down and nap.

I joined Red Cross last year and loved participating in events and fundraising as an active member. This year I'm super excited to be on board to help coordinate ring road fundraising with my co's and get to know everyone in the club!

Neeraj Thiagarajan (he/him)

Hello, my name is Neeraj Thiagarajan (he/him), and I am one of your three Co-Fundraising Chairs for the Red Cross Club at UCI for the 24-25 school year. I’m a 4th year Neurobiology major and and am also in a research lab on campus.

Whenever I have free time I enjoy playing tennis, go to the gym more often, run, and read. I also love spending my money on trying new kinds of boba and getting chicken katsu curry or butter chicken masala. I also love to watch anime and whatever is big on Netflix, but I usually spend a lot of my time hanging around with my friends.

My experiences in the Red Cross truly have made a lasting impact on my life. The people I’ve met are among the kindest and brightest and the community among the most welcoming. I hope to get to know you all better and I look forward to seeing you!

INTERNAL COORDINATORS

Sydney Wu (she/her)

Hello!

My name is Sydney Wu (she/her) and I am one of your internal chairs for the school year! I am a third year Pharmaceutical Sciences Major. In my free time I enjoy trying new places to eat, going to concerts and spending time with friends. I also love a good blindbox here and there.

I joined RCC during my second year because I wanted to be more involved but I stayed because of the welcoming community I encountered. As an Internal chair my main tasks involve activities that foster that welcoming environment I encountered. So basically the icebreakers and socials where you meet fellow RCC members! I look forward to meeting all of you this upcoming school year!

Sadie James (she/her)

Hi everyone!

My name is Sadie, and I am a second-year Bio major. This is my first year on board, and my position is Internals. A fun part of my position is co-planning socials and RCC events like our fall and spring bonfires. When I'm not doing stuff for RCC, I like to bake, watch movies, and check out new coffee shops. My current favorite coffee shop is Moongoat! I'm looking forward to getting to know more of you and sharing some of what RCC is!

EXTERNAL COORDINATORS

Kalie Douangchandy (she/her)

Hello!

I’m Kalie Douangchandy, and I am one of your external coordinators this year. I am a third year International Studies major and Chinese Studies and Asian American Studies double minor. I recently just came back from a study abroad program in Taiwan and I hope to travel more in the future!

Some hobbies I have are reading, playing games, and just trying new food spots! I love to fold origami and hang out with my 14 year old dog, diamond. I also enjoy learning new recipes to cook with my friends and roommates!

I joined the Red Cross Club at UCI in my second year because I wanted to do more volunteering and find a community I can be a part of. I think this club has been the source of so much fun and new friendships. I am truly thankful for this club, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I do.

Emily Lun (she/her)

Hi everyone!

My name is Emily Lun and I am a Co-External chair for upcoming year! I am a fourth-year Public Health Sciences major and minoring in Health Informatics! I am on the pre-PA path and currently am a hospital volunteer. In my free time, I enjoy trying out new food spots and cafes, traveling, thrifting, and going to the beach!

Since joining RCC, I have found such great friendships and share so many fond memories with them and the club, that I genuinely would not have been able to made otherwise. I am so grateful for the opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in the community through RCC.

WEBMASTER

Katie Quach (she/her)

Hi all! My name is Katie Quach and I am currently a second year majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

I joined Red Cross at UCI in my freshman year after being in Red Cross all throughout high school, and it was one of the best decisions I made in my life at university so far. The hospitality given to me by fellow general members and the laughs shared at events are quite meaningful to me.

Outside of school, I enjoy doing photography, going on long hikes, building legos, and finding obscure viewpoints. I also take a lot of pride in my diverse music taste, so come up to me and ask me about certain artists if you see me around!

Welcome to RCC at UCI!