AIChE Board 2023-2024
Meet this year's AIChE Board members! Also, read about past AIChE Board Alumni! See where the alumni have gone after their time with AIChE and their current endeavors!
Hailey Tran
President
Hiii I'm Hailey :3 AIChE has been such a memorable experience for me at UCSD, and I really hope that it will be the same for you too! Let me know if you have any questions - research, internship, surviving college etc. - I'm happy to chat about anything :)
Fun Fact: I once watched an entire Kdrama instead of studying for my Physics quiz. I ended up failing the quiz lol
Fourth Manaanuntakul
VP Internal
Heyoo! As the VP Internal, I'm excited to organize enjoyable and welcoming events for all AIChE members. Let's create lasting memories this year and thrive together with the internal team!
Fun Fact: Currently holding the record for the longest last name in the 24-25 AIChE Board 🫢
Megan Tran
VP External
Hey everyone! I'm Megan, and I'm thrilled to be your VP External for the 2024-2025 school year. Whether you're aiming to refine your professional skills or eager to forge connections with industries, count on me to support you every step of the way!
Fun Fact: In my free time, I love exploring San Diego and building Gundam models!
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Shayna Skaria
VP Operations
Hey!! I'm Shayna and I help keep AIChE running behind the scenes. You can come to me with any questions you have about AIChE!
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Fun Fact: Sunglasses and coffee are my best friend.
Chinyelugo Onwuasoanya
VP Finance
Hi everyone, my name is Chinyelugo and I am AIChE VP Finance! I assist in budgeting and acquiring funds for all AIChE events so that everyone can have a great time with some great food!
Fun Fact: I enjoy going to farmer's markets and crocheting!
Andrew Itagaki
Co- Publicity & Social Media Chair
I co-produce our graphics and flyers for events and send out weekly newsletters through email and discord!
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Fun Fact: I like to go running for fun :D
Angelina Ye
Co- Publicity & Social Media Chair
Astra Tulac
Co-Industry Chair
Hey! My name is Astra, and I am very excited to be your Co-Industry Rep! My mission is to foster connections between students and industry leaders and prepare students for life after college.
Fun Fact: I enjoy sailing, snowboarding, hiking, and exploring new art mediums!
Dean McLane
Co-Industry Chair
Hey everyone! My name's Dean, and I'm thrilled to be AIChE's Co-Industry Chair! My job is ultimately to connect UCSD students with company representatives and opportunities that smoothen their transition from college to the workforce.
Fun Fact: I play drums in a punk rock band called Chock Full!
Zorex Villadelgado Jr.
Fundraising Chair
Hai :3 I'm Zorex and I'm the Fundraising Chair! I raise funds for AIChE by organizing events both on and off campus and, of course, our wonderful AIChE STICKERS!!
Fun Fact: I used to be a jazz drummer for 7 years!
Greeshma Doppalapudi
Co-NChE Chair
Joining AIChE has changed my college life here at UC San Diego, found the best team and Chemical Engineers! As a Co-NChE chair I connect with companies to bridge gap between academia and Industry for students in our Dept.
Fun Fact: I grew up in South India
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Jonathan Duong
Co-NChE Chair
Ria Patel
Department Chair
Hello! I'm Ria! As Department Chair, I hope to organize fun and informative ways for students and AIChE members to interact with and get to know our faculty and staff in NANO and CENG!
Fun Fact: I read and crochet a lot in my free time :)
Sophia Viorato
Outreach Chair
Hi I'm Sophia! I began this Fall as an external committee member and just began as your outreach chair this Spring. I look forward to hosting events for AIChE and meeting more of you all.
Fun Fact: I did mariachi for 4 years and still can't read sheet music!
Nancy Le
Mentorship Chair
AIChE Projects
Maya Chang
Program Director
Hi everyone, I'm Maya! As the Projects Program Director, I facilitate and oversee progress for all six of our project teams!
Fun Fact: For two years, I was a collegiate cheerleader for UCSD!
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Alex Ho
Program Manager
Yoon Chung
Program Manager
Jennifer Le
Research Coordinator
Isabel Kikoshima
Assistant Program Director
Andrew Itagaki
Assistant Program Manager
Jules Go
Assistant Research Coordinator
Hi, my name's Dennis Dang and I am the Fundraising Chair where I work with outside organizations to fundraise for AIChE. Fun fact about me is I'm from Oregon and I enjoy playing tennis!
Past AIChE Board Alumni
AIChE is an organization that prides itself on progress and improvement. Below are some members that have helped develop and turn AIChE at UCSD into an amazing organization with various programs. Read about their amazing accomplishments and current endeavors below. If you are a past alumni and want to be included on this page, please contact us at aiche@ucsd.edu or fill out the form below!
Soi Iwamoto
President 2023-2024
Soi graduated in 2024 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He now works in San Jose, CA developing perovskite solar panels to make renewable energy more affordable for everyone. Soi's proudest accomplishment during his presidency is bringing engineers together to make life long friendships.