Executive Board
Andrea Park
President
Andrea Park
she/her | Junior | Molecular and Cell Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Dancing, baking/cooking, traveling, content-creating, playing with cats
About me:
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea, and I’m excited to serve as the President for Cal Rotaract this year! I’m a junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology originally from Downey, California. In my free time, you’ll find me either dancing with my team, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, scrolling on TikTok for hours on end, or FaceTiming my cat Nellie (who lives about 350 miles away). I’m always down to meet new people over food/drinks so if you’re ever craving boba, feel free to reach out!
Why Rotaract?
I first joined Cal Rotaract during my second semester of freshman year because I struggled to find inclusive volunteering organizations that genuinely wanted to impact and improve the surrounding Berkeley community. As I got more involved, the welcoming and supportive atmosphere immediately stood out to me. Through Rotaract, I’ve connected with like-minded individuals passionate about volunteering and making a difference around them. Rotaract is also one of the only organizations that I’m most actively involved in and I’ve grown so much as a person because of it!
Vicky Huang
External Vice-President
Vicky Huang
she/her | Sophomore | Computer Science/Data Science
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Watching tiktok, doing map quizzes
About me:
Hi im vicky and im from the bay ;). I’m a sophomore trying to double major in computer science and data science. tbh I don’t really do anything in my freetime other than watch tiktoks or youtube. my interests include boba, tiktok, certain foods, skin care, and Google slides. I did Interact in high school, and honestly, I was not expecting to join Rotaract, but they lured me in and now I’m the EVP. I was the Interact co-chair, and Stayover is my favorite event, so volunteer 🙂
Why Rotaract?
In high school, I joined Interact and I promised myself that I would join Rotaract in college.
Eric Chavez
Internal Vice-President
Eric Chavez
He/Him | Sophomore | Integrative Biology
Hanging out with friends, playing piano, baking or cooking, exploring new places
About me:
Eric Chavez is a valued member of our team, known for his natural leadership skills, exceptional friendliness, and keen sense of humor. With a strong passion for learning and helping others, Eric is committed to excellence in his office role, always ready to lend a hand and contribute positively to our workplace environment. Aspiring to bring the same dedication and service to the medical field, he dreams of attending medical school to become the first doctor in his family. Eric’s love for nature and understanding how the world works fuels his ambition and drive in both his professional and personal endeavors.
Why Rotaract?
From the moment I attended my first meeting, I have felt an integral part of the Cal Rotaract community. This organization stands out for its inclusive atmosphere, where everyone unites in the spirit of service and fellowship. I cherish how we collaboratively strive for community service, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie along the way.
Internal Board
Alex Huang
Treasurer
Alex Huang
he/him | Freshman | Economics/Data Science
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Watching YouTube, grabbing boba, spending time and friends and family, and sleeping
About me:
Hi everyone! My name is Alex Huang and I’m from the Bay Area (specifically Castro Valley, CA)! I’m currently a freshman majoring in Economics with a potential double major in Data Science. In my free time, I love to try new boba places, watch some food videos on YouTube, go on drives, and explore new places with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I’m allergic to dairy and nuts, so I can’t have ice cream or cheese :(. I’m looking forward to being the Rotaract treasurer, meeting tons of new people, and volunteering!
Why Rotaract?
When I was in high school, I was part of many volunteering clubs including Interact and the California Scholarship Federation. I had great experiences in those clubs and was excited every time to volunteer. It was really rewarding and exciting for me to explore different parts of the Bay Area and meet great people. Once I got to Berkeley, I joined Rotaract to continue having that sort of experience, while building a community with others.
Spencer Douangphouxay
Design
Spencer Douangphouxay
He/Him | Sophomore | Legal Studies/Media Studies
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Videography, Photography, Karaoke, Talking to new people
About me:
Hey everyone! I’m a first year from Fresno and so excited to be here in the Bay Area! I’m part of CalTV so you’ll probably see me running around with a camera filming or being filmed! Let me know if you’re down for a photoshoot or if you want to make a video! RareTea is my go to boba place, but personally I like boba without the boba! My top 3 favorite things to do with friends are escape rooms, mini golf, and karaoke! Reach out if you ever need anyone to come along!
Why Rotaract?
Pearl Chen
Design
Pearl Chen
she/her | Freshman | Psychology/Molecular & Cell Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Cooking/baking, watching k-dramas, traveling, getting boba, listening to music
About me:
Hey everyone! My name is Pearl, and I’m a freshman planning on double-majoring in Psychology and Molecular & Cell Biology. I’m from the Bay Area, more specifically Fremont. In my free time, you’ll find me going on spontaneous trips, getting boba, listening to music (kpop, krnb, pop, indie pop, r&b), watching kdramas, or going to concerts. I’m always down to meet new people so feel free to reach out!
Why Rotaract?
Alan Menchaca
Historian
Alan Menchaca
He/Him | Sophomore | Computer Science
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Listening to music, Playing music, Chilling, Watching movies & shows, et al.
About me:
Hi, I’m Alan, a second year majoring in Computer Science and/or Data Science. I’m from Delano, California where I got to learn all about things there. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music on my back with a heavy blanket on my face or discovering a refreshing and bingeable series. I also look forward to learning new things and obsessing over new hobbies. Above all else though, I like laughing so feel free to reach out for an unserious conversation!
Why Rotaract?
because…
Goe Vang
Historian
Goe Vang
she/her | Sophomore | Psychology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Listening to music, Playing music, Chilling, Watching movies & shows, et al.
About me:
My name is Goe pronounced as “Gao.” I’m one of the 2024 Historians. I am a Hmong American, first generation college student. I am a sophomore and I’m from Sacramento, CA. I enjoy capturing moments, reading, and sketching during my free time. To stay fit I enjoy dancing, volleyball, and gym. Besides those hobbies, I plan to get into baking and crochet. I am excited to see what 2024 has for Rotaract.
Selina Tran
Human Relations
Selina Tran
She/Her | Freshman| Molecular and Cell Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Listening to music, baking, and watching kdramas
About me:
Hello! My name is Selina, and I am part of Human Relations this year! I’m from Sacramento, CA and am a first-year majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology on the pre-med track. In my free time, I enjoy taking naps, baking, trying new food, and watching kdramas. For a fun fact, I have a an ongoing spreadsheet of all kdramas I’ve watched over the years, containing its basic info and my ratings for each one (currently watching my 101st drama hehe). So if you want to have a chat about boba, food, kdramas, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to approach me during meetings or events! 🙂
Why Rotaract?
While I was part of Interact in high school, I attended Stayover! To me, everyone in the community was welcoming and fun, so I wanted to join Rotaract once I got to Berkeley. In the past, I have always enjoyed being part of volunteering clubs, and Rotaract is a group of kind individuals passionate about service. Here, I hope I can contribute to Rotaract’s goal of making a difference in communities.
Roberto Yip Huang
Human Relations
Roberto Yip Huang
He/Him | Freshman | Molecular and Cell Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Swimming, listening to music, watching kdramas, playing video games, and eating
About me:
Hi! My name is Roberto, I am one of your HR co-chairs. I was raised in the SoCal area and am currently studying molecular and cell biology. I like to go swimming at RSF from time to time. But I’m usually in my dorm binging a kdrama or, if it’s exam season, cramming and rushing through practice exams. If you ever want to talk about food, kdramas, or whatever comes to mind feel, free to say hi! 🙂
Why Rotaract?
I originally joined because a friend invited me to the welcome week events, and I stayed because I really enjoyed the service events and people! Especially after coming to a large campus like Berkeley, everything felt so new to me. I am so surprised at how different Norcal is from Socal, such as the weather and lifestyle. But I met such amazing people who are just trying to make their way through college. I hope to work alongside you and help to serve our community.
External Board
Triny Ravindran
Fellowship
Triny Ravindran
He/Him | Sophomore | Molecular and Cell Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Tennis, biking, gaming, watching NBA, hanging with friends and getting boba
About me:
Hey, my name is Triny and I am from Sacramento, California. I love to stay active by going on walks or hikes, biking or playing tennis. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and try new food/boba places. I also like gaming and am a pretty unserious person. A fun fact about me is that I was born on February 29th! I’ve only had 4 real birthdays and my 5th is coming up in this February.
Why Rotaract?
I’m really passionate about giving back to the community. I strongly believe in service above self and that is what Rotaract stands for. I wanted to join a group of people who also felt the same way and also exhibited a family that I could always count and depend on!
Andrea Soto
Fellowship
Andrea Soto
She/Her | Junior | Psychology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Listening to music, cooking , reading books, hanging out with friends , laying in bed watching different shows and movies (mostly Grey’s Anatomy 🙂
About me:
Hi!! My name is Andrea, one of your fellowship chairs. I was born and raised in the city of Long Beach, California and I am currently a second year studying psychology on the pre-med track! You can find me around campus always with my airpods or in one of the library studying. When i’m not on campus I like to hang out with my friends and explore the streets of Berkeley, maybe getting some boba for the trip. I hope to be able to get to know everyone this semester!!!
Why Rotaract?
I picked Rotract because, after spending some time as a general member, I really enjoyed the sense of togetherness and the relationships I formed there, which encouraged me to stick around. I then started working as an interact chair and really enjoyed what Rotract did for the community.
Ella Frank
Interact Committee
Ella Frank
She/Her | Freshman | Bioengineering
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Soccer, calligraphy/doodling, hiking, baking, nintendo video games
About me:
Hello! My name’s Ella, and I’m a first-year studying Bioengineering from San Jose, CA. I love playing sports like soccer and spending time in the wilderness on and around campus. Inside, you’ll find me doing some type of art, running around in TOTK, or throwing food at someone in Overcooked. I also enjoy trying any new snack places I can find in Berkeley!
Why Rotaract?
I first joined Rotaract because I wanted to get involved in service on campus and knew about the club from doing Interact in high school. However, Rotaract far exceeded my expectations in not only providing the opportunity to give back to my community but also fostering an extremely welcoming and positive environment filled with students passionate about service.
Talia Nguyen
Interact Committee
Talia Nguyen
She/Her | Freshman | MCB/Stats
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Making playlists, eating good food, listening to music, hiking, photography
About me:
Hi everyone! My name is Talia Nguyen, and I’m from Irvine, California. I’m a first year planning on majoring in MCB and Statistics and minoring in Global Public Health. When I’m not doing Rotaract shenanigans, I enjoy listening to music, hiking and traveling, and eating and trying different foods. If you’re down for Korean BBQ or hotpot, let me know 🙂
Why Rotaract?
I found out about Rotaract during Cal Day, and from my first interactions with members of Rotaract, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this supportive community that is so passionate about volunteering!
Clarissa Wong
Interact Committee
Clarissa Wong
She/Her | Freshman| Molecular Environmental Biology
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Rock climbing, piano, cooking
About me:
Hi! I’m Clarissa and I’m from the Bay Area. As of right now, I spend most of my free time climbing, projecting a V8, but I also like to play music with my friends and cook. Outside of that and school, I often volunteer at Highland Hospital and at my hometown’s library.
Why Rotaract?
The thing that attracted me to Rotaract was the community and the welcoming environment. My first semester here at Berkeley felt daunting and Rotaract was a great way to meet new people and give back to the community!
Sam Wang
Rotary Service
Sam Wang
He/Him | Freshman | Computer Science/Data Science
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Playing violin, reading, writing, cooking, being in nature, and yapping with friends.
About me:
Hi! My name is Sam, and I’m a freshman intending computer science, data science, and psychology. I lived in Taiwan and then LA county before coming to Berkeley. My service passions lie in education, mentoring, and mental health, which I will explore further this Spring. As a freshman, one of my resolutions is to be more involved on campus and make the most of college. In my free time, I love playing and listening to music, taking scenic trips on the BART, and reading and writing.
Why Rotaract?
I was looking for a service club this year, and after attending a few Rotaract events, I knew it was the right choice. I felt welcomed at my first meeting, and I saw how passionate everyone was when I volunteered at Stayover. UC Berkeley is known for its competitive and professional club culture, which has its virtues and vices, but Rotaract stands out for its inclusiveness (you don’t need to submit a resume or be interviewed to join) and dedication to service.
Wyatt B. Hittesdorf
Rotary Service
Wyatt B. Hittesdorf
He/Him | Senior | Applied Mathematics
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Hobbies:
Going outdoors, wrestling, playing football, reading nonfiction/historical fiction
About me:
My name is Wyatt B. Hittesdorf, and I’m in my Senior year of studying Applied Mathematics, focusing on Quantum Mechanics. If I’m not working or revising, I’m almost certainly outdoors somewhere, whether in the gym or a track. I’ve come from an athletic background in wrestling, football, and strongman, some of my most significant interests. I also love reading from different book categories, such as historical fiction or nonfiction.
Why Rotaract?
I believe Rotaract closely aligns with my goals. More than anything, I live to help the people around me, either in the classroom or the community, as it’s a personal goal of mine to act as a pillar and asset to this nation.