President

Year: 3rd

Major: Psychology B.S.

Minor: Management

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2023), Professional Development Intern (2024), VP of Professional Development (2024-2025), VP of Membership (2025-2026), Mentor and Big (2024-2026)

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Professional Experience:

• HRIS Student Assistant @ UCI Human Resources

• Behavior Technician @ Behavior One Autism Solutions​

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​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Alumni Liaison for Kababayan at UCI (2025-2026)

• Cast Member for Pilipinx-American Culture Night (PACN 46 & 47)

• Programs Committee for PACN 47

• Historian for Students for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (2024-2025)

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"HRMA has been a constant source of community and growth for me, offering a supportive environment where members genuinely encourage one another's personal and professional development. What continues to draw me in is the uplifting culture and the shared commitment to helping each other succeed. Through its programs, workshops, and initiatives, HRMA has also deepened my passion for pursuing a career in Human Resources.

As President, I hope to give back to this organization by building on that foundation--introducing new initiatives, expanding opportunities for members, and continuing to cultivate a space where everyone feels supported, empowered, and inspired to grow!"

Executive Vice President

Year: 3rd

Major: Psychology B.S.

Minor: Management

Hometown: Redlands, CA

HRMA Experience: VP of Professional Development (2025-2026)

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Professional Experience:

• ​HR & Workers' Compensation Assistant @ UCI Human Resources

• Research Assistant @ AI WORKS Lab

• Human Resources Intern @ Hyundai Motor America

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Other Campus Involvements:

• Vice President of Students for Industrial Organizational Psychology (2025- Present)

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"I still remember leaving my first HRMA meeting and immediately buying a yearly membership, which sums up how I have felt about this organization from the start. HRMA immediately stood out to me as a community that was both driven and genuinely welcoming. I saw how members were supported while still being pushed to grow professionally in meaningful ways. More than anything, I joined because I found a group of people and a mission I could see myself growing with."

Vice President of Operations

Year: 3rd

Major: Psychological Sciences

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Redwood City, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), VP of Operations Intern (2026)

Professional Experience​:

• HR Coordinator - Chung & Reynolds P.C.

• Seaside Sustainability - Strategic Assistant to the Executive Director Intern

• Seaside Sustainability - Human Resource Intern

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Other Campus Involvements: 

• ​Mentee and Corporate Committee for Design at UCI

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"I joined HRMA to further my knowledge into the different fields within Human Resource. Additionally, HRMA provided great programs to grow professional but also created a supportive community of students!"

Vice President of Operations

Year: 2nd

Major: Business Administration

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Portland, OR

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), VP of Operations Intern (2026) 

Professional Experience:

• Incoming CRE Loan Analyst @ The Standard

• Startup Partnerships Associate @ TruGen AI

• Business Operations Assistant @ Zhao's Inc​

​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Path 2 Ascend Mentee - Finance Track (Ascend 2026)

• Accounting Association 

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"I joined HRMA because of the strong balance between professional development and a sense of community. Being part of such a supportive and welcoming organization has helped me grow not only professionally, but also personally, as I’ve been able to connect with many ambitious individuals. My experiences at HRMA have allowed me to build valuable skills, gain confidence, and develop a clearer understanding of my career goals."

Vice President of Membership

Year: 1st 

Major: Business Administration

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Elk Grove, CA

HRMA Experience: Fam System (2025-2026), President Intern (2026)

Professional Experience:

• HR Launch Intern @ CrowdStrike (2026)

• Onboarding Assistant @ UCI Human Resources (2026)

• Office Assistant @ Elk Grove Unified School District (2024-2025)

• Administrative Intern @ Definition Manufacturing (2023-2024)

​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Marketing Committee & Dancer for KABA Modern

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"The HRMA family welcomed me with open arms and endless support! In this club, you meet people who are genuinely rooting for you and going out of their way to help you succeed. There's definitely a reason why HRMA is known for their friendly and welcoming environment. Join HRMA!"

Vice President of Community Development

Year: 2nd

Major: Cognitive Sciences & Psychological Sciences

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), VP of Community Development Intern (2026)​

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Professional Experience:

• Student Worker @ UCI Dining Services

• Receptionist @ Glam House Los Angeles

• Summer Researcher @ UCLA Center for Developing Adolescent

​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Treasurer of Cognitive Science Association (June 2025-Present)

• Honors Peer Mentor for Campuswide Honors Collegium (September 2025-Present)

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"I initially joined HRMA to build my professional skills and learn more about HR as a possible career choice. Over time, I stayed because of the strong sense of community and the opportunity to connect with people who share similar interests. It’s been a really supportive environment for both personal and professional growth."

Vice President of Community Development

Year: 2nd

Major: Business Administration

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2024-2025), Little (2024-2025), VP of Community Development Intern (2024-2025), Mentor (2025-2026), Big (2025-2026)

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Professional Experience:

• Human Resources intern @ Dream Home Care Inc.

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​Other Campus Involvements: 

• MUSA Representative (2024-2025)

• UBA member + mentee (2024-2025)

• Kababayan member (2025-2026)

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"I joined HRMA because I wanted to learn more about the HR industry and grow my professionalism as a whole. Becoming more involved in the club this past year, I definitely have found my community here at UCI."

Vice President of Professional Development

Year: 1st

Major: Business Administration & Public Health Policy

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Irvine, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), Family System (2025-2026)

Professional Experience:

• ​N/A

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​Other Campus Involvements: 

• ​Campus Spirit Intern under Student Services for ASUCI (2025)

• V.P. of Marketing  for Undergraduate Finance Association

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"I joined HRMA because I wanted to learn more about HR as a career and explore the various options within HR. Also, HRMA had a really cute logo so I was kind of biased! I chose to stay because it has been such a fun and insightful experience!"

Vice President of Professional Development

Year: 3rd

Major: Business Administration & Psychology

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Toronto

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), Fam System (2025-2026), VP of Professional Development Intern (2026)

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Professional Experience:

• Peer Academic Advisor @ Merage

• Lead Peer Academic Advisor @ Merage

• Peer Academic Advising Coordinator @ UCI

• SPOP Staffer @ UCI

• Campus Ambassador @ Bubble Skincare

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​Other Campus Involvements: 

• ​VP of External Relations MUSA

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"I joined HRMA because I was interested in learning more about the field of HR and I wanted to meet more people in the Merage community! I was also really interested in the different programs HRMA offers like the mentorship program and fam system!"

Vice President of External Relations

Year: 3rd

Major: Psychology B.A.

Minor: N/A

Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA

HRMA Experience: VP External Relations Intern (2026)

Professional Experience:

• Administrative Assistant @ Fountain Valley Optometry

​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Director of Project Renegade (2025-2026)

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"I joined HRMA because I was interested in learning more about Human Resources and how it works in real organizations. I especially wanted to be apart of a community that supports growth and to be surrounded by others with similar interests and goals."

Vice President of External Relations

Year: 3rd

Major: Data Science

Minor: Mathematics

Hometown: San Jose, CA

HRMA Experience: N/A

Professional Experience:

• Deep Learning/Quantitative Researcher @ UCI Department of ICS

• Undergraduate Mathematics Researcher @ UCI Department of Mathematics

• Quantitative Trading Intern @ Atoma Funds

• Game Theory Researcher @ UCI Department of Economics

• Data Science Intern @ California University of Science and Medicine

• Undergraduate Thesis - Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Variance-Gamma Processes in Financial Derivatives Pricing (In Progress)

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​Other Campus Involvements: 

• President of Math Finance Club (2025-2026) 

• Invited Speaker for Annual Competition at Data@UCI (2026)

• Macroeconomic Analyst for UCI SMIF (2025)

• AI & Machine Learning Mentor at AI For All (2024)

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"I joined to develop technical depth and people skills at the same time. Data science leans to the analytical side, HR leans to the interpersonal side. I feel like people are likely to push into one side, but I was given a very unique opportunity to explore both! It’s kind of a strange combination because they're on seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum. However, I like that it forces me to be multi-faceted 🐶."

Vice President of Marketing

Year: 3rd

Major: Business Administration

Minor: N/A

Hometown: San Jose, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025), VP of Membership Intern (2026)

Professional Experience:

• N/A

​Other Campus Involvements: 

• Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) Mentee

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"I joined HRMA because of the welcoming and supportive environment. I was also interested in learning more about HR and getting involved in the programs offered."

Vice President of Marketing

Year: 3rd

Major: Business Economics

Minor: N/A

Hometown: San Jose, CA

HRMA Experience: Mentee (2025) VP of Marketing Intern (2026)

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Professional Experience:

• Operational Strategy & People Analytics Extern @ Amazon (2025)

• Social Media & Influencer Strategy Extern @ Leap (2025)

• Shift Lead @ Tastea (2024-2025)

Other Campus Involvements:

• Marketing Mentee @ UCI Ascend (2026-Present)

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"As a transfer student, I initially found it challenging to get involved in clubs and often felt unsure about which career path to pursue. HR wasn’t something I had originally considered, but as I became more involved with HRMA, its strong commitment to educating and supporting students in their professional journeys truly inspired me to go above and beyond. Seeing how much I’ve grown through HRMA has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and give back to the club in a meaningful way.

I hope to continue supporting HRMA by providing members with resources, guidance, and encouragement—and ultimately helping others gain clarity, direction, and confidence in their own paths."

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