Meet the 2022-2023 Board!
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Larry Morand, PhD | Faculty Advisor
Lecturer & Academic Advisor in MCB
Lecturer & Academic Advisor in MCB
Board Members
KyungJoon Brian Kim | President
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Seoul City, Korea
Hobbies: Reading books, listening to music, and exercising.
Fun Facts: I have rowing experience, love sleeping, and have an interest in organic chemistry.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: It is one of the main parts of the complexity of life and I can study about living organisms in many specific areas via its researches.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Orange
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Seoul City, Korea
Hobbies: Reading books, listening to music, and exercising.
Fun Facts: I have rowing experience, love sleeping, and have an interest in organic chemistry.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: It is one of the main parts of the complexity of life and I can study about living organisms in many specific areas via its researches.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Orange
Kaitlyn Rausa | Internal Vice President
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Lathrop, CA
Hobbies: Listening to new music, playing tennis, and *casually* playing games.
Fun Fact: Going to Japan to see the cherry blossom trees bloom is on my bucket list!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Biology and chemistry always intrigued me the most throughout school, and being able to draw from the the two to understand how life functions around us appealed to me.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Sea green!
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Lathrop, CA
Hobbies: Listening to new music, playing tennis, and *casually* playing games.
Fun Fact: Going to Japan to see the cherry blossom trees bloom is on my bucket list!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Biology and chemistry always intrigued me the most throughout school, and being able to draw from the the two to understand how life functions around us appealed to me.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Sea green!
Ihuoma Ihejirika | External Vice President
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Sacramento
Hobbies: Bike riding
Fun Fact: I am a 3rd degree black belt.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I was interested in biology and chemistry when I was in high school and wanted to know how the body worked at its smallest level.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Purple
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Sacramento
Hobbies: Bike riding
Fun Fact: I am a 3rd degree black belt.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I was interested in biology and chemistry when I was in high school and wanted to know how the body worked at its smallest level.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Purple
Jagnoor Randhawa | Secretary
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Turlock, CA
Hobbies: Trying new things; Listening to music (language doesn't matter, as long as it sounds good, I will listen to it); Reading; Watching shows mostly mystery/true- crime shows (I don't why but I just like the mystery aspect of them).
Fun Fact: I can speak 3 languages- Hindi, English, and Punjabi!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Biology and Chemistry have always interested me in high school, so, naturally, I took Biochemistry as my major. It is quite interesting to know how our bodies work, how they are adapted to fighting diseases, and how certain drugs can have certain effects on our bodies, etc.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Royal Purple with Ruby Red!
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Turlock, CA
Hobbies: Trying new things; Listening to music (language doesn't matter, as long as it sounds good, I will listen to it); Reading; Watching shows mostly mystery/true- crime shows (I don't why but I just like the mystery aspect of them).
Fun Fact: I can speak 3 languages- Hindi, English, and Punjabi!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Biology and Chemistry have always interested me in high school, so, naturally, I took Biochemistry as my major. It is quite interesting to know how our bodies work, how they are adapted to fighting diseases, and how certain drugs can have certain effects on our bodies, etc.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Royal Purple with Ruby Red!
Sophia Contreras | Resource Chair
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Santa Paula, CA
Hobbies: Crocheting & Baking
Fun Fact: I’ve travelled to 9 countries.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I originally wanted to do Chemistry, but Biochemistry offered molecular biology courses and more career choices.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Pacific Blue 💙
4th Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Santa Paula, CA
Hobbies: Crocheting & Baking
Fun Fact: I’ve travelled to 9 countries.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I originally wanted to do Chemistry, but Biochemistry offered molecular biology courses and more career choices.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Pacific Blue 💙
Ezra Chan | Treasurer
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Bay Area
Hobbies: Crochet, reading, anime, learning new crafts
Fun Fact: I have aphantasia (so my mind’s eye is blind).
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I find it interesting how the processes of living things make no sense and so much sense at the same time.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Dandelion
3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Bay Area
Hobbies: Crochet, reading, anime, learning new crafts
Fun Fact: I have aphantasia (so my mind’s eye is blind).
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I find it interesting how the processes of living things make no sense and so much sense at the same time.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Dandelion
Deblina Pal | Communications Director
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Hobbies: Crochet, Reading, Cooking/Baking
Fun Fact: I'm a big science fiction fan, feel free to share your sci-fi recs!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I've always been interested in how organisms function at the most basic level and wanted to understand the chemical reactions that create the complexities and diversity we see in nature. I hope to pursue research and help contribute to our understanding in this field!
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Black
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Hobbies: Crochet, Reading, Cooking/Baking
Fun Fact: I'm a big science fiction fan, feel free to share your sci-fi recs!
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I've always been interested in how organisms function at the most basic level and wanted to understand the chemical reactions that create the complexities and diversity we see in nature. I hope to pursue research and help contribute to our understanding in this field!
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Black
Monica Tsai | Head of Public Relations
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Hobbies: Watching true crime shows and reading.
Fun Fact: I can play the saxophone.
Why I Decided To Pursue Biochemistry: I think it’s interesting to learn about the chemical mechanisms behind what we observe in biology.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Navy blue
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Hobbies: Watching true crime shows and reading.
Fun Fact: I can play the saxophone.
Why I Decided To Pursue Biochemistry: I think it’s interesting to learn about the chemical mechanisms behind what we observe in biology.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Navy blue
Isabelle Lo | Public Relations Officer
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Traveling, Basketball & badminton, take pictures, draw/paint, watch rom coms, and dance.
Fun Fact: I got an elephant ride in Thailand.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I have always been interested in the reason behind the chemistry & biology of life. I hope in becoming a doctor one day and Biochemistry helps me to explore my interest in research and the medical field.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Light blue
1st Year
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Traveling, Basketball & badminton, take pictures, draw/paint, watch rom coms, and dance.
Fun Fact: I got an elephant ride in Thailand.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I have always been interested in the reason behind the chemistry & biology of life. I hope in becoming a doctor one day and Biochemistry helps me to explore my interest in research and the medical field.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Light blue
Gabriel Philip Sumo | Public Relations Officer
1st Year
Major: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hometown: Elk Grove
Hobbies: Video games, digital art, cooking, and trying new restaurants with friends.
Fun Fact: I've lived in Manila, London, and Chicago.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Chemistry is really interesting to me especially in the context of bodily interactions. I wanted to pursue a career with pharmaceuticals so i can apply my interests in biochemistry in a healthcare setting.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Burgundy because I like the color red but not as intense lol.
1st Year
Major: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hometown: Elk Grove
Hobbies: Video games, digital art, cooking, and trying new restaurants with friends.
Fun Fact: I've lived in Manila, London, and Chicago.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: Chemistry is really interesting to me especially in the context of bodily interactions. I wanted to pursue a career with pharmaceuticals so i can apply my interests in biochemistry in a healthcare setting.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Burgundy because I like the color red but not as intense lol.
