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Hey! My name is Paaras and I'm your President for the 2025-2026 year.  I am a fourth-year chemistry major who is interested in the intersection of chemistry, computer science, and math, which is why I am pursuing the theoretical & computational chemistry concentration.  In terms of research I work in the Andricioaei Lab, where we use computational methods to examine biomolecules and their underlying chemistry. 

Hey all, I’m Max, and I’ll be your Vice President for the 2025-26 year. I’m a fourth year in Chemical Engineering with a double major in Chemistry. Academically, I’m interested in polymer chemistry, materials science, and nuclear & radiochemistry. I’m also in the Finkeldei Lab, where we research the corrosion mechanisms that occur in deep geological repositories. Outside of classes I like hiking, playing League, watching How It’s Made, scrounging around NS2 to look for free food, and yearning. If you want to talk about anything, but especially sandwich theory, hit me up :)

Hello! I'm Jianna Ongsioco, and I'm one of your Vice Presidents. I'm a third-year chemistry major doing the computational chemistry concentration, but I love all aspects of the central science <3 (okay maybe except postlabs). I love learning, and I think there's no better way to learn about the world than through the funny little molecules that make up the universe. On campus, I'm involved with FUSION, Kababayan, and Science Olympiad at UCI. Outside of all that, I like to go on Wikipedia rabbit holes, craft (sewing, crossstitching, knitting, crochet, you name it), listen to K-Pop, watch anime/kdramas, or read. Hope to see you around!

Hi! I'm Elizabeth, and I'm the Chem Club Media Manager. I'm a third-year chemistry major in the computational chemistry concentration. I love how chemistry is fun, dynamic, and fundamental to learning the inner workings of our world! On campus, I do organic chemistry research in the Dong Lab, I'm a resident advisor, and I play on the UCI Women's Lacrosse club team. Outside of school, I enjoy pretty much any outdoor activity (backpacking, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, and more!). If you want to kayak around Newport Bay, let me know; I'm always down to meet new people and try new things!

Hello! My name is Jaiminh Park, a current third-year and the Chem Club Treasurer. I’m currently in Qavi lab, furthering lab medicine, phonics and photonics, and combating rare, neglected tropical diseases. Other things I do around campus are being part of ABUI, ASUCI and the FCP. For fun I really enjoy sleeping and have a chronic, terrible addiction to gaming. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people, so feel free to reach out to me and start a conversation (if I like you enough maybe I’ll make you food :p)

Hi! My name is Arman and I'll be your secretary for the upcoming year.  I'm a 3rd year, double majoring in applied physics and biological sciences. I conduct computational research in the Physiology and Biophysics Department at the medical school, working with the Wagar lab. My research interests lie in how computational biophysics and biochemistry can be applied to the field of immunology. In my free time, you can catch me teaching martial arts, practicing hapkido, playing music, or using my computer for what it was meant for: playing the Sims. Feel free to reach out!

Hi everyone! My name is Anushri and I’m your Outreach and Mentorship Coordinator! I am a second-year chemistry major that loves all things chemistry but am especially interested in the interdisciplinary aspect of chemistry and its societal and humanitarian application in the real world. Outside of Chem Club, I am a Resident Advisor, Campus Representative, and a part of ASUCI. In my free time, I love playing tennis and badminton, going on bike rides, listening to music, and playing the violin and piano (love all things music!). Feel free to reach out and connect with me!