2025-2026 BOARD MEMBERS

CO-PRESIDENTS

Kalie Douangchandy (she/her)

Hello everyone, my name is Kalie and I am one of the Co-Presidents of Red Cross this year! I am an International Studies major and double minor in Asian American Studies and Chinese Studies.

I enjoy cooking, going to cafes, and learning languages. I joined RCC two years ago and last year, I was the external cochair. RCC has been such a great part of my college journey and has helped me grow in so many different ways. I have found my community with RCC and I hope to share this community with other students at UCI. I am so excited for this year and all the possibilities that come with it.

Sadie James (she/her)

Hi!! My name is Sadie, and I’m one of the Co-Presidents this year! I’m a 3rd year majoring in Microbiology and Immunobiology with a minor in Medical Humanities.

I have truly found such a great community within Red Cross, not just in the service we provide through our events and fundraising, but also through the members of this club. Within my term as president, I hope to be able to show others the same feeling of belonging that I felt when I joined RCC. Other than Red Cross related activities, I love to bake, read new books, and am always down to try out a new coffee shop. Feel free to reach out with any questions, I’m excited to meet more of you!!

SECRETARY

Elena VanderVeen (she/her)

Hello my name is Elena VanderVeen and I am the Secretary for UCI’s Red Cross Club for the 2025-2026 school year. I am a 4th year double major in Political Science and International Studies.

On campus, I also work at the Division of Continuing Education and am involved in Model United Nations. As a Co-Event Coordinator for Red Cross last year, I really enjoyed being able to connect with community organizations and help plan the volunteering calendar for the club. I was incredibly excited to become secretary and continue to help build strong community connections with both community organizations and amongst club members as well. For Fall Quarter in 2025, I will be completing my secretary duties abroad, studying in Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santiago in Chile! I am looking forward to another fun year as a board member.

TREASURER

Michelle Ji-Woo Kim (she/her)

Hi friends! My name is Michelle and I will be your RCC Treasurer throughout this 2025-2026 school year! I am currently a fourth year neurobiology major looking forward to graduating!

My favorite hobbies are walking my cute dog, reading manga, sleeping, and yapping with my friends! I joined RCC in my freshman year because I was a part of the organization in high school! Honestly, this club is full of the most fun and kind people I’ve ever met so both the community and service events keep me coming back every year! I am so excited for the upcoming year and I hope to get to know more of you as well

PUBLICITY

Kaitlyn Truong (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Truong, and I’m one of your Publicity Chairs for the year. I’m currently a second year biological sciences major and am a part of a research lab.

Some of my hobbies include playing games, watching anime, listening to music, and collecting blind boxes. This is my first year on board in RCC, and I’m excited to start the year! RCC has such a welcoming community that I’m grateful to be a part of. I look forward to meeting more members and making more fun memories with everyone!

Lily Li (she/her)

Hi everyone, my name is Lily Li and I’m one of your Co-Publicity Chairs for the 2025-2026 school year! I’m a 4th year business economic major with a minor in math. In my free time I like to go to parks and libraries, go get matcha, and crochet.

I joined RCC in the fall of 2024 for fun, and was met with such a warm and inviting community. I’ve met so many awesome people and made so many fond memories through the volunteering, social, and fundraising events. I’m excited for what the upcoming year holds and to make even more amazing memories!

Omar Shariff (he/him)

Hey everyone! My name is Omar Shariff and I’m a 3rd year History and Education double major. I’m passionate about teaching and hope to pursue a career as a history professor in the future. My hobbies include biking, swimming, reading, and enjoying nature. I’m so excited to be one of your Co-Publicity Chairs this year!

I joined RCC in Fall Quarter of 2024 as a way to meet new people and volunteer. Since then, I have had many fun and memorable experiences through volunteer events and socials. I have also made great friendships along the way through this club. RCC has definitely shaped my college experience and I am very excited for what this year has in store.

EVENTS COORDINATORS

Jacqueline Arevalo (she/her)

Hello! My name is Jacqueline Arevalo. I am a fourth-year double majoring in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Global Cultures and double minoring in History and Chicano Latino Studies.

My hobbies include reading, watching series, and recently learning sign language. I am one of the event coordinators this year. My role is to contact organizations, plan the events calendar, set dates and times, and create board and volunteer lists. This position excites me because it lets me connect with people outside UCI and discover new places and ideas. I joined RCC in my second year, and this is my first time as a board member. I joined because I wanted hands-on experience with community service. To me, it’s not just volunteering occasionally but consistent participation that creates change. Seeing the passion of other board members inspired me to do the same.

Rubikka Satchidanantham (she/her)

Hey everyone!! My name is Rubikka, and I am one of your Events Coordinators for the upcoming year. I am a third year Biological Sciences major and I hope to become a physician in the future.

In my free time, I enjoy sketching, photography, listening to music, going on drives, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family.

I’ve been part of RCC since my very first quarter at UCI, and I can confidently say I have no regrets! Beyond the wide variety of events and activities, RCC has given me a welcoming community where I’ve had the chance to meet so many amazing people. I’m so grateful for those experiences, and I’m looking forward to meeting all of our new members this year. I can’t wait to get to know you all!

FUNDRAISING

Claire Taggart (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am one of the Co-Fundraising Chairs this year. I am a 4th year double majoring in Criminology, Law, and Society and Biological Sciences.

Fun fact about me is that I am a transfer student from the Bay, so if you would like to talk to me about transfer shenanigans, feel free to! I love baking and learning new recipes to try out with friends. I also enjoy watching anime late into the night to unwind. I also love spicy food, especially Korean cuisine.

This is my first year on board and I am so excited to work with you all to bring the best out of RCC. I had such an enjoyable first year and I hope to be able to share that experience with all of you. Welcome to the club!

Jasmine Ocampo (she/her)

Hi, my name is Jasmine, and I am one of the Co-Fundraising Chairs for the 25-26 school year. I am a double major in chemistry and biological sciences with plans to attend medical school.

In my free time, I love to hike, listen to music, read, and watch movies. I joined RCC fall quarter of my freshman year to volunteer in my pastime. I met so many great people who helped me find a sense of community that I never had before. I am so excited for all that fundraising and RCC as a whole has planned for everyone!

Yiwen Zhu (he/him)

Hi, my name is Yiwen and I'll be one of the Co-Fundraising Chairs this year! I'm a 3rd year Bio Sci major with an interest in pursuing healthcare.

Outside of Red Cross, I love playing video games and sports like basketball, tennis, and golf. I originally joined the club my second year looking for volunteering opportunities, but throughout the year I met so many amazing people through the club. Make sure to come to our fundraisers on Ring Road starting week 2!

INTERNAL COORDINATORS

Ashlee Randall (she/her)

Hello!!

My name is Ashlee and I’m one of your Co-Internal Chairs for the 2025-2026 school year! I’m a third year psychology major interested in healthcare and wellness!

Some of my favorite pastimes include scrapbooking/ junk journaling, running, and watching movies. Besides my involvement with RCC, I’m an RA in Mesa Court and a Peer Health Educator at the Center for Student Wellness and Heath Promotion.

I joined RCC last school year because I enjoy volunteering and I wanted to meet new people. Through RCC, I was able to connect with such amazing people through meetings, socials, and service events! I’ll continue to appreciate and look forward to my time with the RCC community.

Christian (CJ) Pisa (he/him)

Hi everyone!! I’m Christian (CJ for short), and I’m the other Co-Internal Chair for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. I’m a third-year double-majoring in Criminology, Law & Society and Political Science. I don’t know what I want to do with my degrees yet, but I’m interested in international relations and diplomacy.

One of my favorite things to do is explore new places. Whether I go solo or with friends, I enjoy finding study spots in coffee shops and going on hikes.

This will be my third year in RCC, but first as a board member. I joined the club my first year at UCI because I was looking for a way to make friends and I was interested in volunteerism. RCC checked both boxes, as I’ve made some of my closest friendships during my time in the club, and I’ve spent lots of time giving back to local communities through our amazing volunteer events. I hope you can find a home here just like I did, and I look forward to another great year. See you soon!

EXTERNAL COORDINATORS

Kandice Nguyen (she/her)

My name is Kandice Nguyen, and I’m a Co-External Chair for the 2025-2026 academic year for RCC at UCI!

I’m a third-year Biological Sciences major graduating this year with aspirations for med school, hopefully after a gap! I’m currently in a biophysics/biochemistry research lab under Dr. Tombola and hopefully will also be working at a clinic within the year. Some of my hobbies include baking, “photography” with my terrible phone camera, and crafting miniatures, although I’m one of those people who changes hobbies constantly. I’ve been in RCC only since last year, but the people and the mission made me love it instantly. I joined to get involved with community service in college, and instead found a community to be a part of. I’m excited to meet everyone this upcoming year and hope you can find your place here too!

Zane Stanley (he/him)

Hi, my name is Zane and I'm one of the External Coordinators! I'm currently a 2nd year Bio Sci major with an interest in going into healthcare.

Outside of school, I love listening to music (Dom, Malcolm Todd, mk.gee, etc.), going on hikes, volunteering, trying cafes, and walks in Aldrich. I started being active in the club in winter of my first year, and have no regrets! To me, RCC is more than just a volunteering club. It allowed me to meet many friends, and made me feel at home here at UCI. I'm extremely excited for everything we're planning this year, so make sure to pop out to all the events and take advantage of everything RCC has to offer!

WEBMASTER

Josie Herrera (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Josie Herrera, and I’ll be your Webmaster for the 25-26 academic year! I am a third year Human Biology major who plans on pursuing a career in medicine after undergrad.

I joined the Red Cross Club at UCI last year, and I am so happy I did! The club members are so welcoming, and involving myself in community service has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my college career so far.

I am also involved in a radiology research lab on campus, and I will be volunteering at the UCI medical center! Some of my favorite pastimes include baking, scrapbooking, sewing, and watching movies! I’m looking forward to getting to know you all and excited for the memories RCC has in store for us this year!