Clubs & Organizations

Soroptimists International, Davis Chapter (Winter 2017 onward)

  • A global women’s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls.
  • The organization’s mission is to make a difference for women and children through volunteer service to the community.
  • Soroptimist membership provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships and to support each other while experiencing the satisfaction of their collective efforts to improve their communities

California Library Association (Fall 2015 onward)

  • A 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization with members affiliated with libraries throughout California state, including public, academic, school, medical, law, and other special libraries, as well as library school students
  • Attended the 2016 California Library Association conference in Sacramento, California.

Special Libraries Association (Fall 2015 onward)

  • A “nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners in business, government, academic, and other “specialized” settings” (SLA, n.d.).

American Library Association (Summer 2015 onward)

  • The oldest and largest library association in the world, featuring members representing libraries, archives, museums, and other memory institutions of all types: public, academic, school, medical, law, and many more.
  • Attended the Annual Conference in San Francisco (2015).

Golden Key International Honour Society (Fall 2007 onward)
California State University, Northridge

  • The largest and more active collegiate honor society in the world
  • Invitation-only; invitations are only sent out to the top 15% of college/university sophomores, juniors, and seniors and top-performing graduate students.
  • The Society offers members valuable opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and community service. Golden Key also offers numerous scholarships and awards, available only to members, as well as special discounts with partner companies.

National Society of Leadership and Success (ΣΑΠ) (Active Fall 2007 onward)
California State University, Northridge
President (2009), Secretary, Publicity Chair (Fall 2007-Spring 2008), Technology Chair (Spring 2008)

  • An invitation-only society whose membership is initially extended only to students who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher and maintain that GPA throughout their membership in the society.
  • Provides a variety of motivational speakers via Video and Teleconferences, including a “Monday Motivational” audio email.
  • Fosters teamwork and networking through Success Networking Teams which must meet at least three times during the course of a semester, and often meet more.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Active Spring 2007 onward)
California State University, Northridge
National Leadership Council (2009-2010 Academic School Year), Vice President of Public Relations (Fall 2007-Spring 2008)

  • An invitation-only society whose membership is initially extended only to freshmen and sophomores who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher and maintain that GPA throughout their membership in the society
  • Offers a wide variety of social and volunteer opportunities, such as Hunger Banquets, Revlon Run/Walk Marathon for Cancer, etc.
  • Encourages integrity and dignity through community and regional programs, such as the Integrity Education Day, which sponsors high school students to explore the campus and learn what it means to have integrity as a student and as an individual.
  • Fosters teamwork and learning in a group-oriented environment through regular club meetings in both formal and social environment, including national conventions and conferences

George Washington High School First Ladies Choir (2003)
George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA

Activities Included:

  • Singing at a variety of school events, including graduation, recitals/performances, and special holidays or events.
  • Participating in fundraising programs through candy sales and the all-night performance recital “Playathon” in cooperation with the band, orchestra, and other choral groups.
  • Representing George Washington High at the Anaheim Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, CA.

George Washington High School Anime and Manga Club (1999-2003)
George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA
Secretary: 2000-2001, President: 2001-2003

Activities Included:

  • Watching anime and manga during lunch sessions.
  • Introducing club members to new anime and manga distributed through local companies, including Viz Media and AnimEigo.
  • Encourage students to attend other anime and manga screenings at the local university and expand their cultural horizons by going to events like the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, the Japantown Anime Faire, and Bay Area conventions, such as FanimeCon.
  • Fundraise for the club during school events, such as the annual May Festival.