Meet the 2023-2024 Board!
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Larry Morand, PhD | Faculty Advisor
Lecturer & Academic Advisor in MCB
Lecturer & Academic Advisor in MCB
Board Members
Kaitlyn Rausa | President
4th 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!
4th 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!
Isabelle Lo | Internal Vice President
2nd 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
2nd 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
Monica Tsai | External Vice President
2nd 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
2nd 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
Dimitrios Zannis | Secretary
2nd Year
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Dublin, CA
Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Hiking, Making Music
Fun Fact: I play 5 instruments.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I chose to pursue biochem so that I can help heal people.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Green because I love being in nature.
2nd Year
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Dublin, CA
Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Hiking, Making Music
Fun Fact: I play 5 instruments.
Why I Decided to Pursue Biochemistry: I chose to pursue biochem so that I can help heal people.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be: Green because I love being in nature.
Ezra Chan | Treasurer
4th 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
4th 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
2nd 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
2nd 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
Gabriel Philip Sumo | Public Relations Officer
2nd 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.
2nd 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.
