EXECUTIVES (2023-2024)
Megan Daya, President
Major: Psychology B.S. and Biological Sciences B.S.
Year: 4
Hi, my name is Megan Daya. I love squishmellow hunting and taco bell. I also joined PSA because it allows me to make new friends who are interested in psychology, who may also share the same classes and interests as you, as well as find fellow psych majors with the same career goals as you as there are many different types, for me psychology pre-health majors. This year in PSA, I am looking forward to parking in all of the new events and activities we have planned for this upcoming year!
Audrey Lagrisola, Vice President
Major: Psychology B.S.
Year: 4
Hi everyone I'm Audrey! I joined PSA as a way to get more insight into the field of psychology and get a better sense of my major and career. I'm interested in getting into research in the future. When I'm not busy with PSA or school I enjoy visiting new places. I'm excited for this year and look forward to meeting everyone!
Valerie Chaidez, Secretary & Treasurer
Major: Psychological Science B.A. and Criminology, Law and Society B.A.
Year: 4
Hi everyone, my name is Val! I joined PSA to make new friends and connect with others who also share a passion for psychology. Overall, joining PSA has been one of the best decisions I've made during my time here at UCI and I hope that you all come to feel the same way! In my free time, I love to bake, dance, try out new food/drink places, and hang out with friends! After graduation, I would like to pursue a career within the fields of Forensic or Clinical psychology. I’m looking forward to meeting new members at our events and am very excited to see what my last year in PSA has to offer! :)
James Manalang, Intern Chair
Major: Biology B.S. and Psychology B.S.
Year: 3
Hi, I am James, and I am this year Intern Chair! My hobbies include going out to try new foods and spending lots of my money on fashion. I joined PSA to make new friends and have an amazing college experience both professionally and socially. As an intern chair, I plan to create an amazing team to help PSA and my interns grow. My aspirations is becoming a dentist in the future.
Arianna Otero, Outreach Chair
Major: Psychology B.A.
Minor: Management
Year: 4
Hi everyone! I joined PSA because I was looking to find a community of students that shared the same academic interests as me. I also wanted to learn more about different career paths I could take with my future degree! This year, I am looking forward to running the PSA instagram with the intention of expanding our campus presence so we can bring in a ton of new members. I am also looking forward to getting to know my fellow board members on a deeper level. A fun fact about me is that i have been practicing photography for over 8 years. I am so so so excited to meet everyone this year!
Crystal Medina, Community Service Chair
Major: Psychology B.S.
Minor: Biology
Year: 3
Hi! My name is Crystal, this year's Community Service chair! Recently I have been really into doing movie marathons and discovering new music. I love talking to and getting to know new people, which is partially why I joined PSA to begin with. I wanted to find other people with similar interests and through PSA I'd like to think I succeeded in that goal. Hopefully in the future I can pursue a career in occupational therapy or something along the lines of clinical psychology. I am really excited to meet everyone and making this year a good one.
Taylor Nguyen, Marketing Chair
Major: Psychological Science B.A.
Year: 2
Hi, my name is Taylor and I am this year's marketing chair! Last year I joined PSA to make friends with people who are passionate about psychology like myself and have loved it ever since. My favorite pasttime is spending all my money on k-pop concerts and I enjoy collecting stickers and putting them on everything I own. I would love to pursue a career in clinical psychology in the far future!
Elyza Puerto, Social Chair
Major: Psychology B.S.
Minor: Public Health
Year: 4
Hello everyone, my name is Elyza Puerto! I joined PSA because of the various academic & social opportunities that the club offers to students. In addition to that, I joined this organization to meet new people who are also interested in psychology. In my free time, I like to explore new food places and just hang out with friends! I look forward to meeting everyone and having another amazing year with PSA! <3
Kayla Nababan, Social Chair
Major: Psychology B.S.
Year: 2
Hi! I'm Hendira (please call me Kayla) and I currently love watching my favorite streamer Fuslie! I joined PSA last year to make friends and I'm so excited to make new friends this year! As a social chair, I'm looking forward to making the social events so I hope to see you there. Right now, I plan on becoming a child psychiatrist.
Meghan Johnson, Project Coordinator
Major: Psychology B.S.
Year: 3
Hi, my name is Meghan and I'm one of this years project coordinators! My interests include travel, listening to lots of music, and trying new foods. I am interested in clinical psychology and am excited to learn more about different psychological disorders in my next few years here at UCI. I joined PSA to meet other Psychology majors and find a community of people with similar interests to mine. I love to meet new people and I'm always down to get food or go on boba runs :)
Emily Piza, Project Coordinator
Major: Psychological Science B.A.
Year: 3
Hi everyone, my name is Emily and I'm one of this years project coordinators for PSA! My hobbies include reading, visiting bookstores, and hanging out with friends. I joined PSA to expand my interest in pyschology outside of the classroom and become part of a community who shares the same interests as me. I also hope to pursue a career in counseling psychology in the future. I'm so excited to be meeting all of you and gain the opportunities PSA offers!
Boris Lee, Webmaster & Treasurer
Major: Psychological Science B.A.
Year: 4
Hey everyone!! My name is Boris. I joined PSA because I wanted to meet new friends and learn more about psychology. Currently, I am interested in pursuing a career in clinical/counseling psychology. Outside of school, I love to go on long runs and bowl. I also love exploring new places and listening to all different kinds of music!