Aya

Pronouns: She/Her
Leadership Role: CHSC Collaboration Chair
Other Campus Involvements: Campuswide Honors Peer Mentor, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Research Assistant

Hi, my name is Aya (she/her) and I am serving as one of the Collaboration Chairs on the Campuswide Honors Collegium Student Council this year. I was born and raised in Northern California and graduated from high school in San Ramon, CA. Now at UCI, I am pursuing a major in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Neurobiology. I also work as a research assistant at UCI Medical Center for a Lab studying peritoneal carcinomatosis. Academics aside, I enjoy working with incoming Honors students as a peer mentor to assist them in their transition to college life while also getting to know the amazing people that form our community! I’m so excited to be able to put on events for our Honors community and to help foster the formation of relationships between students and guest speakers organically. Overall, I’m looking forward to a great year filled with fun and enriching experiences. I can’t wait to meet you at our events!

Kelly

Pronouns: she/her
Leadership Role: CHSC Administrative Councilor
Other Campus Involvements: Learning Assistant for gen chem labs, ASUCI staffer, undergraduate research lab assistant

Hi everyone, my name is Kelly (she/her), but I also go by Kiwi so feel free to call me by either name! I am a second-year Chemistry major and one of the CHSC Secretaries this year. When I’m not in class or at a CHSC event, you might catch me running around in the lab (metaphorically, of course – running in the lab is a safety hazard!) at NS2 or Rowland Hall, since I’m an undergraduate research lab assistant and an LA for various gen chem labs. My hobbies include writing poetry, listening to music, playing guitar and ukulele, and just enjoying the nice SoCal weather outside in Aldrich Park. I joined CHSC last year to meet new people and get involved in the CHCommunity, and all of the amazing council members welcomed me with open arms. This year, I hope to do the same, providing a safe and comfortable environment for all incoming and returning students. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to talk! I’m always down to make another friend 🙂

Elina

Pronouns: she/her/ella
Leadership Role: CHSC Community Service Chair
Other Campus Involvements: My other involvements on the UCI Campus are that I am a Student Assistant at the CHC Office, a member of the Model UN travel team, and a dj for KUCI. I might also participate in a flocórico club my sophmore year and will hopefully have a position as a research assistant.

Hello all! My name is Elina (she/her/ella) and I am one of the Campuswide Honors Student Council (CHSC) Community Service Chairs! I am a second-year International Studies major with a minor in Spanish/English Bilingual Education. I also work at the front desk of the CHC Office as a Student Assistant, so feel free to say hi if you swing by the office! Outside of the CHC, I am a DJ for KUCI 88.9 FM in Irvine (the radio station that broadcasts from our campus) and a member of Model UN. Planning engaging events where our honors community can give back to the greater UCI community and beyond is important to me so that we can be of help while allowing honors students chances to build friendships with each other. CHSC events helped me make friends when I started school at UCI my first year knowing next to no one, so I want to give other CHC students the same sorts of chances to make friends. I can’t wait for all of the CHSC events that we will host this year, and I hope to see you there!

Stephany

Pronouns: she/hers
Leadership Role: CHSC Social Chair
Other Campus Involvements: In addition to my position on the Honors Student Council, I participate in the Animation Anteater Club, involved in quartily art exchanges. I also work on personal projects in basic app development and 3d digital artworks.

My name is Stephany (she/hers), and I’m a 2022-23 CHSC Social Chair Officer and was a 2021-22 Social Chair Rep. I’m currently a 2nd year Comp Sci major, prospective BIM/ Informatics. I believe being involved in CHSC has helped me feel more connected with the CHC community at UCI. I found the event creation and team collaboration enjoyable and purposeful in helping foster student connection. I plan on continuing my active role on the Campuswide Honors student council as a social chair.

Sherry

Pronouns: she/her
Leadership Role: CHSC Historian
Other Campus Involvements: I’m a member of the CSA. I’ve also had the chance to participate in one of FADA’s winter short films this year. I worked in the Beier Lab as a lab assistant for 7 months, and I’m currently looking for new lab positions for my Junior year.

Hi, my name is Sherry (she/her), and I am the Historian Chair for CHSC this year. I’m a rising Junior with a major in B.S. Psychology and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Besides working with other CHSC officers to publish and promote honors events, I’m also one of the CHC Peer Mentors this year. My academic interests include clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and consulting. Transitioning from online to in-person classes was challenging, especially for someone like me who just declared her major. Thankfully, my friends from CHSC and the amazing CHC advisors offered me great help in this period of hardship. I’m so grateful to be a part of this community and I’m happy to be able to contribute to our CHC family!

Ashton

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Leadership Role: CHSC Social Chair
Other Campus Involvements: On campus, I am a member of CSAC, the Community Student Advising Committee for the CTSA Dance Department. I have also been involved with Improv Revolution, the improv performing team here at UCI. I also have been involved in several performances put on by the dance department, as well as through the Barebones Dance Theater club.

My name is Ashton (she/her/hers) and I am a second year Biological Sciences and Dance double major. I have been involved in CHSC as a Social Committee Representative for the past year and have loved helping plan events and getting closer to the honors community. I am also involved with various other clubs and groups on campus including CSAC, the Community Student Advising Committee for the dance department, and Improv Revolution, UCI’s improv team. As an out of state student, I was very excited to find ways to get involved on campus and make the most of the opportunities that come from going to school in California. I am so glad to have found clubs like CHSC that help build the community and bring students of all backgrounds and passions together.

Esha

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Leadership Role: CHSC Secretary/Treasurer representative
Other Campus Involvements: I am currently a general member of the Genetic Counseling Special Interest Group (GCSIG) at UCI.

Hi! My name is Esha (she/her/hers) and I am a Secretary/Treasurer representative for the Campuswide Honors Student Council (CHSC). I’m currently a second-year Biological Sciences major but I’m hoping to specialize as a Genetics major starting my junior year! I’m also involved in the Genetic Counseling Special Interest Group (GCSIG) at UCI and am looking to apply for research opportunities next year. After completing my first year of college on Zoom, I was so excited to finally be able to come to campus, make friends, and get involved. I lived in the Middle Earth honors housing during my second year, and I met so many amazing people. I love how everyone is consistently supportive of one another and how we all want each other to succeed! I’m so happy to be a part of the CHSC and I’ve had so many wonderful and insightful experiences with the honors community.

Roseanne

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Leadership Role: CHSC Community Service Chair
Other Campus Involvements: Research Associate- Free Clinic Project External Vice President- We (Skin)care at UCI General Member-Healing through Humanities General Member- Kababayan at UCI

Hello, my name is Roseanne (she/her/hers). I am currently serving as the Secretary/Treasurer for the CHSC! I’m an incoming 3rd-year Pre-Med major determined to work against inequity throughout undergrad and, eventually, a career in the healthcare field. I aim to make use of the resources, connections, opportunities, and community offered by CHSC to fulfill that objective, and I hope you will join in working towards yours! Outside of the council, I am a Research Associate for the Free Clinic Project here at UCI and work as a cardiologist’s Medical Assistant. I’m also involved in organizations like We (Skin)care at UCI- skin care is a personal love of mine, along with reading, drawing, traveling, etc., and something I can spend hours talking about ~

Daniel

Pronouns: he/him/his
Leadership Role: CHSC Design Chair
Other Campus Involvements: Intern with UCI Science Project, DJ with KUCI, ESS Club Member, AntCLU Member

Hello! My name is Daniel (he/him) and I am a member of the Campuswide Honors Student Council (CHSC). I am a second year Environmental Science and Policy major and I joined CHSC through the Design Committee, where I was able to meet some really great people. Outside of the CHSC, I have had many cool opportunities to engage my interest in the arts, including collaborating on a mural with the Latinx Resource Center and hosting my own radio show on KUCI.

Claire

Pronouns: She/ Hers
Leadership Role: CHSC Academic Chair
Other Campus Involvements: In addition to being a part of CHSC, I am also the president of the Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), and an athlete on UCI’s Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track teams.

Hi! My name is Claire (She/her) and I’m a representative for the CHSC academic committee. I am a third year biomedical engineering major planning to graduate in the spring of 2023. Because of COVID I feel like I was disconnected from the Campuswide Honors Collegium, but this club has given me a way to get to know the other members and help plan events! I enjoy bringing in ideas and supporting others to give the rest of the collegium great events to attend.

Neel

Pronouns: he/him
Leadership Role: CHSC Administrative Councilor
Other Campus Involvements: Beyond CHSC, I am a board member of the MEDLIFE club which aims to better our locally underserved community through volunteering as well as fundraising the help international communities in Latin America. I also am an active member in UCI’s Tennis Club which provides a great social atmosphere as well as an outlet to exercise and take my mind off of classes.

Hi, my name is Neel (he/him) and I am an incoming third year student planning to study Human Biology and possibly minoring in psychology. During my second year, I served as the student representative for the historian committee on CHSC and it was absolutely one of the highlights of my in-person college experience. Outside of the CHSC, I’m a member of the tennis club at UCI, as well as serving on the board of MEDLIFE. I was initially apprehensive of joining the CHC when I was offered to apply, however, deciding to join has been an extremely worthwhile experience as it has created incredible friendships among my peers as well as great opportunities to get involved in ways I never would have expected. Just this past quarter, I decided I would submit my photography to NAR’s spring competition. I don’t consider myself an artistic person at all but the event was incredibly welcoming and fun to be a part of. As a leader of CHSC, I hope to bring these amazing experiences to more students on UCI’s campus by expanding the CHC and CHSC family!

Sarah

Pronouns: She/Her
Leadership Role: CHSC Social Chair
Other Campus Involvements: I am involved on UCI Campus as a social chair for PACA (PharmSci Alternative Careers Association).

Hi, I’m Sarah (She/Her)! I am a second year majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. As of writing this, I am currently a CHSC social representative and a social chair for PACA (PharmSci Alternative Careers Association). When I was a first-year student at UCI, I honestly was super nervous that I would not be able to make friends due to the remote nature of the school year. Then when my second year rolled around, I attended the in-person events hosted by the CHSC social committee and met a multitude of diverse and enjoyable CHC students. I met friends through CHSC events (specifically coffee hours), and I deeply appreciate CHSC for putting on many engaging and informative activities. As a result, I want to give back to the CHC community by joining CHSC as a social chair to host future social events!

Jena

Pronouns: she/her
Leadership Role: CHSC Collaboration Chair
Other Campus Involvements: Honors Ambassador, Collaboration Chair on the CHSC, Honors Peer Mentor, WICS Marketing Committee Member

Hello! My name is Jena (she/her/hers) and I am a third-year undergraduate student studying computer science. Within the Campuswide Honors Collegium, I serve as an Honors Ambassador, Collaboration Chair on the CHSC, and Honors Peer Mentor. Being in the honors program has given me the opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of like-minded individuals. Through honors classes and events, I have been able to meet and form bonds with people who are also similarly driven in their academic pursuits. More importantly, without the CHC, I would not have the friends I have today! I’m grateful to honors for providing me with a supportive community that I can both rely on and be involved in. Outside of school, I enjoy making baked goods in my kitchen, taking care of my house plants, and finding new places to eat.

Bill

Pronouns: he/him
Leadership Role: CHSC Academic Chair
Other Campus Involvements: Pre-pharmacy Society member, Badminton Club, Men’s Water Polo Club, Bio199 (pharmacology) undergraduate research

Hello! I hope this bio finds you well. My name is Bill (he/him) and I am one of the CHSC Academic Chairs this year. I am currently a third year Pharmaceutical Sciences major. In addition to CHSC, I am a member of Pre-Pharmacy Society, I do undergraduate research, and I play on UCI’s club sports teams. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, fashion, comedy, and watching basketball. I know this next year of CHSC will be another great one!

Matthew

Pronouns: he/him
Leadership Role: CHSC Social Chair
Other Campus Involvements: I am a Peer Academic Advisor for the School of Humanities, which allows me to help students stay on track and reach their academic goals. I am also a member of the English Majors’ Association, a place where Literature Lovers(TM) convene to discuss all things literature-related. Finally, I am a member of the Open Jam Club, which hosts a variety of open mics and many other music-related events. This club has allowed me to meet and play with other student musicians, which I had never done before!

Hello everyone! My name is Matthew (he/him), and I am an English major and a psychological science minor. I am from a town called Glendora, CA, but I was originally born on Long Island, New York. One of my primary interests is music; I collect vinyl records, and I play the bass guitar (and a little piano). I also enjoy reading, writing, and playing games on my Switch. Being a part of the CHC has been one of the highlights of my time at UCI. I lived in an Honors-themed hall in my freshman year, where I made many of the friends I have today. After attending school online for over a year, I was so excited to attend more CHC events in person and to get to know more people! I had the privilege of serving as a Social Chair for CHSC for the past year, where I enjoyed planning and attending numerous events, such as weekly Coffee Hours, the Spring Formal, and the annual Battle of the Brains trivia competition. Getting involved in the Honors community has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and I would encourage all CHC students to be a part of it!