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Meet our 2023 - 2024 Executive Board!

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Year: Fourth

Majors: Business Administration​ & Education Sciences

Hometown: Garden Grove, CA

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GAM CAO

President

HRMA Experience: VP of Marketing (2022-2023), Mentor (2022), Family System

Professional Experience:

  • People Solutions Intern @ Western Digital

  • Peer Academic Advisor @ Paul Merage School of Business

  • Emerging Talent Associate - Talent Acquisition @ Warner Music Group

  • Talent Acquisition Intern @ DreamWorks Animation

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist Intern @ ActOne Group

  • Student Administrative Assistant @ UCI Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication

Other Campus Involvements: 

  • Mentor @ MAISS (2023)

  • Staffer @ Student Parent Orientation Program (2022-2023)

  • Summer Bridge & STEP Intern @ Administrative Internship Program (2021-2022)

  • VP of Marketing @ Women in Leadership (2021-2022)

  • Mentor @ Antleader Mentorship Program (2020-2022)

"I joined HRMA to learn more about Human Resources, but it’s safe to say that I got so much more than I had initially expected. From our guest speaker events to socials to different programs, I learned so much and can proudly say that I’ve made so many core memories. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive, and this club truly feels like my home away from home. HRMA has been so helpful in both my personal and career journeys, and I can’t wait to continue giving back to the community! Super excited for this upcoming term! :D"

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Year: Fourth

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Psychological Science

Hometown: Fremont, CA

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ALISA TSANG

Executive Vice President

HRMA Experience: VP of Marketing (2022-2023), Intern (2022), Mentor (2022), Mentee (2021), Family System

Professional Experience:

  • Peer Academic Advisor @ Paul Merage School of Business

  • People Experience Strategy and Planning Intern @ Western Digital

Other Campus Involvements: 

  • Kesem @ UCI

  • Director @ Visions Leadership

"I originally joined HRMA because I was curious about HR and wanted to learn more about the different facets. Seeing how much the club has grown since then warms my heart and I hope to continue to build and develop the supportive community that made me find a place at Merage and UCI. Please keep an eye out and get excited to see how much more growth HRMA will achieve this upcoming year!"

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Year: Fourth

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Fremont, CA

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MAYA MAHESH

Vice President of Operations

Professional Experience: 

  • Intern @ Target

  • Volunteer @ Summer Camp

  • Sales Associate @ Cotton On

"After taking a course in Psychology about Industrial/Organizational Psych, I became interested in the field of psychology in business, and with more personal research I decided I wanted to expand my knowledge in HR. I found HRMA last spring and joined half way through the quarter, and although I was nervous to join I have found such an amazing community of friends that share the same interest and that I can learn from as well!"

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Year: Fourth

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Westminster, CA

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MALEEHA SAEED

Vice President of Operations

Professional Experience: ​

  • Student Operations Assistant @ UCI Housing

"I joined HRMA because I recently became interested in a career in HR and was happy to find out that there was a campus organization related to the field."

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Year: Second

Majors: Business Administration & Computer Science

Hometown: Irvine, CA

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AARUSH INAMDAR

Vice President of Community Development

Professional Experience: ​

  • Campus Leader @ Apple

  • Software Developer Intern @ Talker.network

  • Marketing and Business Development Intern @ JETSWEAT

  • Executive Business Partner @ Fervid Real Estate Consulting

  • Brand Manager @ R.O.A.R.T

  • Data Analyst Intern @ Kwegg

Other Campus Involvements: ​

  • Vice President of Professional Development @ Alpha Kappa Psi

  • Intern @ ASUCI Academic Engagement 

  • Delegate @ Residents Housing Association

"I was inspired by how well the community meshed together as my first event was a pumpkin painting social and it was what inspired me to join HRMA and try to make a great impact. HRMA is also the most organized, welcoming, and helpful club I have been a part of and that makes it special to me."

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Year: Fourth

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Norwood, NJ

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JOYCE HAHN

Vice President of Community Development

HRMA Experience: Intern (2023)

Professional Experience: ​

  • Dean's Suite Front Desk Assistant @ UCI School of Social Sciences

  • Front Desk Medical Receptionist and Medical Assistant @ Margaret Ravits, M.D. & Associates Dermatology

Other Campus Involvements: ​

  • Alpha Phi Sorority

"I initially joined HRMA to gain more knowledge on Human Resources through the speaker events and workshops. Now, luckily, I was also able to gain friendships with driven, motivated people who share similar career/personal interests as me!"

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Year: Second

Major: Business Administration

Hometown: Irvine, CA

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ASHLEY LIU

Vice President of Professional Development

HRMA Experience: Intern (2023), Family System

Professional Experience:

  • Human Resources Intern @ Advantech

  • Math Instructor @ Mathnasium

Other Campus Involvements: 

  • Co-President @ In the Green

  • Student Assistant @ Physical Sciences Store

"I joined HRMA to learn more about HR related career paths and connect with other students with similar interests as me. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming at my first meeting so I decided to become a member, join the family system, and then become an intern!"

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Year: Fourth

Major: Urban Planning and Public Policy

Minor: Management

Hometown: San Jose, CA

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CASSANDRA NGUYEN

Vice President of Professional Development

HRMA Experience: Intern (2023), Mentee (2022), Family System

Professional Experience:

  • Human Resources General Assistant @ UCI Division of Continuing Education

  • External Relations Intern @ HRMA

  • Sales Associate @ Paris Baguette

Other Campus Involvements:

  • Made with Love (2021-2022)

"I joined HRMA because I was interested in exploring HR as a career path and I was able to learn so much about the profession and the types of people who work in the field. I also met very motivated and amazing people that helped me be motivated as well!"

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Year: Fourth

Major: Psychological Science

Hometown: Irvine, CA

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JENNA MIZYED

Vice President of External Relations

Professional Experience:

  • Receptionist @ SEV Laser

  • HR Intern @ City of Irvine

Other Campus Involvements: ​

  • Research Assistant @ The TEAM Lab

  • App Re-Review Lead @ The TEAM Lab (2022-2023)

  • Intern @ ASUCI Mental Health Commission

 

"I joined HRMA to find a welcoming community of people who I share career aspirations with. HRMA is exactly that and more, with a kind and supportive network of amazing individuals. I hope I can help others build their professional skills and feel special in HRMA."

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Year: Fourth

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Management

Hometown: Fremont, CA

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AMANDA LE

Vice President of External Relations

HRMA Experience: Intern (2023), Family System

Professional Experience:

  • Learning & Development Intern @ Gilead Sciences

Other Campus Involvements: ​

  • Peer Academic Advisor Coordinator @ UCI School of Social Sciences

  • Research Administrative Intern @ UCI CARE Center

 

"I joined HRMA to gain a better understanding of how to pursue different human resources career paths, and meet likeminded people. I appreciated that HRMA is very inclusive to all people, majors, and level of experience. One of the biggest benefits of this organization is the ability to have conversation with HR professionals and explore the different facets and industries within HR!"

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Year: Second

Major: Business Administration 

Hometown: Anaheim, CA

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DEBORAH KIM

Vice President of Marketing

HRMA Experience: Intern (2023)

Professional Experience:

  • Elevate to Innovate Diversity Extern @ Accenture

  • SSI Peer Educator @ Student Success Initiatives

  • Broadcast Crew Member @ UC Irvine Athletics

  • AIME Mentor @ AUHSD

  • Barista @ Basilur

Other Campus Involvements: 

  • Member @ Lambda Phi Nu

  • EVP Intern @ HRMA (2023)

  • UBA Mentee @ UBA (2022)

"I decided to join HRMA because I wanted to connect with an organization that allowed me explore human resources to a great depth while fostering new relationships with a supportive community."

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Year: Second

Majors: International Studies & Sociology

Hometown: San Jose, CA

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PHIVAN NGUYEN

Vice President of Marketing

HRMA Experience: Family System

Other Campus Involvements: 

  • Media Manager @ UCI Rocket Project (Solids)

  • English Conversation Program Intern @ UCI International Center

"I was interested in HR as an occupation and saw this club at AIF. I've learned and gained something from all of the HRMA events (workshops, panels, guest speakers) which, I think, is pretty awesome and something I want to continue to pursue."

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