PUSO
meet your
PUSO BOARD
SOCIAL DIRECTOR
Anessa Mikenas
(SHE/HER) 4th Year / Biomedical Engineering Major
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Hobbies: gymming, watching kdramas/anime/netflix shows, playing switch games, going to music festivals/concerts, eating well!!!!
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: The communities that have been built/can be built through our programs and activities!
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Professional Email: social.puso@gmail.com
POLITICAL DIRECTOR
Hannah Llona
(SHE/HER) 3rd Year / Human Biology Major
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Hobbies: Road trips, gymming, thrifting, going on walks, cooking!
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Favorite Thing About PUSO:i love the community and getting to know everyone as they grow within our space! its becoming a full circle moment as i see newer members find fulfillment in what i found before when i first joined puso and how they thrive in these opportunities through their own ways!
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Professional Email: political.puso@gmail.com
HUMANITARIAN DIRECTOR
Kayleeya Yagan
(SHE/HER) 3rd Year / Human Biology Major
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Hobbies: reading, dancing, and watching Netflix/Youtube
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Favorite Thing About PUSO:
The people and the programs! I love that there is literally a program for any interest possible within PUSO or you have the option to make one!
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Professional Email: humanitarian.puso@gmail.com
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Lauren Sayat
(SHE/HER) 4th Year / Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: thrifting, karaoke, nature walks, trying new restaurants/cafes
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: the friendships and shared experiences! I appreciate how close everyone becomes, through fams, classes, programs, lines, and more. Being able to share core college memories with PUSO is so valuable <3
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Professional Email: academic.puso@gmail.com
INTERN EDUCATOR
Mica Legaspi
(SHE/HER) 4th Year / Human Biology Major, Health Informatics Minor
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Hobbies: swimming, tennis, going to the beach, scrapbooking (but mainly collecting the scraps as of now), sewing, snowboarding
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: my fave thing about puso are the friends i made along the way! like seriously jokes aside, i love that i have met my lifelong friends through this organization <3
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Professional Email: justinemicalegaspi@gmail.com
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MEDICAL MISSIONS COORD.
Janine Villamil
(SHE/HER) 2nd Year / Nursing Major
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Hobbies: learning fun facts, appreciating art, spending time with friends/family
Favorite Thing About PUSO: the supportive community of people that’s helped me grow personally and professionally
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Professional Email: jlvillam@uci.edu
HSO CO-COORDINATOR
Kayla Miranda
(SHE/HER) 4th Year / Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: good at being bad at league
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: HSO :-3! Red Velvet line
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Professional Email: kmmiran1@uci.edu
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HSO CO-COORDINATOR
Andrew Colada
(HE/HIM) 2nd Year / Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: Gyming, jamming, watching/playing sports, exploring new places
Favorite Thing About PUSO: I like the community of like minded people that PUSO offers
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Professional Email: coladaa@uci.edu
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CO-SECRETARY
Anabelle Bernardo
(SHE/HER) 2nd Year / Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: running, cafe crawling, hiking, snowboarding, reading, going to concerts
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: the close knit community and the professional opportunities/resources PUSO has to offer <3
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Professional Email: secretary.puso@gmail.com
CO-SECRETARY
Princess Santillan
(SHE/HER) 2nd Year / Nursing Major
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Hobbies: raving, hot girl walks, cafe hopping, spontaneous late night adventures, trying new food
Favorite Thing About PUSO: the familial communities and individual personal and professional connections we made through our programs and events <3
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Professional Email: secretary.puso@gmail.com
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FUNDRAISING COORD.
Danielle Datar
(SHE/HER) 3rd Year/ Nursing Major​
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Hobbies: Gymming, volleyball, reading, eating
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: My favorite thing about PUSO is the mentor/mentee program and how it’s given me the best mentor and mentees I could have ever asked for <3
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Professional Email: ddatar@hs.uci.edu
FINANCE COORD.
Blessamarie Tomita
(SHE/HER) 3rd Year/ Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: try new food places, rave, thrift, watch cat vids and mukbangs
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: community and openness, true support for each other when accomplishments are made
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Professional Email: social.puso@gmail.com
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CO PUBLIC RELATIONS COORD.
Brandon Yu
(HE/HIM) 3rd Year / Biological Sciences SCI Major
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Hobbies: music festivals and raves, cafe hopping, LoL and Madden, watching/playing soccer and basketball, gymming, food hunting
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: the world of opportunity that it opens up for me as a filipino in pre health
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Professional Email: publicity.puso@gmail.com | brandozy@uci.edu
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CO PUBLIC RELATIONS COORD.
Jadyn Lontoc
(SHE/HER) 2nd Year / Biological Sciences Major
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Hobbies: painting, drawing, making spotify playlists, thrifting, cafe hopping
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: My favorite thing about PUSO is the people! I was able to find a sense of community and family within this org and I am eternally grateful. :)
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Professional Email: lontocj@uci.edu
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HISTORIAN
Ralph Gomez
(HE/HIM) 4th Year / Biological Sciences Major​
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Hobbies: Photography, snowboarding, working out, and watching Netflix/Youtube Favorite
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: My favorite thing about PUSO is the strong sense of community it fosters, bringing together individuals with shared goals and values. Through PUSO, I have made lasting friendships and connections while having access to valuable opportunities and resources that enrich my college journey.
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Professional Email: historian.puso@gmail.com | rkgomez4@uci.edu
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Underclass Representative
John Seneriches
(HE/HIM) 2nd Year / Biological Sciences Major​
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Hobbies: thrifting, drinking matcha, watching movies
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Favorite Thing About PUSO: My favorite thing about PUSO is how welcoming everyone is. Any person in PUSO is a person I can rely on!
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Professional Email: urep.puso@uci.edu
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