2023 – 2024 Board
Krystal Nguyen
President
Janice Jiang
External Vice President
Jason Chang
Internal Vice President
Dillon Gonzalez
Ambassador
Jennifer Prakaiphetkul
Secretary
Katie Jeong
Treasurer
Domenick DeGrazia III
Fundraising Chair
Ada Chen
Volunteer Coordinator
Lauren Sek
Publicity Chair
Kenny Lee
Co-Social Chair
Anudari Jargalsaikhan
Co-Social Chair
Krystal Nguyen
President
“The leader who embodies the values of the organization.”
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: krystln1@uci.edu
Hi Everyone! My name is Krystal Nguyen, and I am honored to serve as your 2023-2024 PPS President! I am a 4th year Pharmaceutical Sciences major from Menifee, CA. Some of my favorite pastimes include going on drives, getting food and just hanging out with friends and family. I also love traveling and exploring so trying new things is always something I aim to do. I enjoy playing tennis and volleyball as well as painting outside of school and work. PPS has given me so many wonderful memories, friendships and opportunites the past 2 years I have been apart of the organization and I am excited and incredibly thankful to have one more year to create even more amazing memories with new and familiar faces!
Janice Jiang
External Vice President
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization externally.”
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: janicej2@uci.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Janice Jiang and I am honored to serve as your 2023-2024 PPS External Vice President! I am a 4th year Biological Sciences major and I am excited to get to know you all throughout the year! In my free time, I enjoy watching Netflix and kdramas, listening to music, and getting boba with my friends. I have been a part of PPS since my freshman year and this community has provided me with many opportunities and experiences to expand my knowledge and passion for pharmacy. I can’t wait to meet new PPS members and make some unforgettable memories with you all this year!
Jason Chang
Internal Vice President
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization internally and coordinates the PPS Board Intern Program.”
Major: Pharmacuetical Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: jgchang1@uci.edu
Hey everyone! My name is Jason Chang and I am excited to serve as your 2023-2024 PPS Internal Vice President I am a 4th year Pharmaceutical Sciences major allthough I was originally Biological Sciences. I enjoy playing games, listening to music, and grabbing boba with friends during my free time. I have been apart of PPS since my freshman year and have grown tremendously as PPS provides a plethora of opportunities to learn. I am excited to get to know you all and I hope we make amazing memories together throughout the year
Dillon Gonzalez
Ambassador
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization by representing PPS both outside of the club and outside of UCI.”
Major: Pharmacuetical Sciences
Year: 3rd
Email: dillontg@uci.edu
Hey everyone! My name’s Dillon Gonzalez and I am excited to be your Ambassador for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year! I’m currently a 3rd year PharmSci major from SoCal (the IE). In my free time I love mountain biking, hanging out with my friends, camping, and gardening. I’m excited to start this year and get to know all of you along the way!
Jennifer Prakaiphetkul
Secretary
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization and keeps a written record of everything.”
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 3rd
Email: prakaipj@uci.edu
Hey everyone! I’m Jennifer Prakaiphetkul and I will be your 2023-2024 PPS Secretary! I am a 3rd year PharmSci Major from southern California. I love hanging out with friends, cheese, and trying new restuarants. I enjoy watching tv shows and movies (reality TV, crime, mystery, etc). I’ve been involved in PPS since my first year! The pharmacy opportunities and experiences have allowed me to gain a lot of insight about the field of pharmacy. I am very excited to meet everyone and I know this year will be great!
Katie Jeong
Treasurer
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization through fiscal responsibility and keeps a monetary record of all transactions.”
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: 3rd
Email: kyeongsj@uci.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Katie Jeong and I am honored to be your Treasurer for PPS 2023-2024! I am a 3rd year majoring in Biological Sciences. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, watching dramas and movies, and working on embroidery. I joined PPS in my freshman year and I am excited that I could get helpful informations, opportunities, and experiences in pharmaceutical field, and meet people having same interests with me! I am excited to meet new and returning PPS members and hope we can make fun memories throughout the year!
Domenick DeGrazia III
Fundraising Chair
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization and raises money for the club.”
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: ddegrazi@uci.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Domenick DeGrazia III and it brings me great pleasure to serve as your 2023-2024 PPS Fundraising Chair! At the moment I’m a pre-pharmacy undergraduate finishing my 4th and final year as a Biological Sciences Major. When I’m not busy, I like to spend time with friends and family (including my dog Arlo), and playing video games. I enjoy playing the videogame Rocket League competitively and games like Minecraft and Mario Kart more casually with friends. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants, kicking back at the beach, and knocking down some pins in bowling as well! I was introduced to PPS my first year at UCI last year as I transferred in as a 3rd year from community college. I’m very thrilled to not only enhance my pharmacy knowledge further, but help spread that knowledge to all the new PPS members while having ton of fun along the way!
Ada Chen
Volunteer Coordinator
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization through coordinating volunteer/community service outreach opportunities for members.”
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 2nd
Email: adac3@uci.edu
Hello! My name is Ada Chen and I very grateful to serve as the 2023-2024 PPS Volunteer Coordinator! I am a 2nd year majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Some things I like to do in my free time are exploring new food spots, catching up on shows and playing basketball with friends. I joined PPS as a first year and was able to explore the world of pharmacy deeper. I would reccomend the club to anyone who may even slightly interested in pharmacy! I am excited to learn and experience more with the new members of PPS!
Lauren Sek
Publicity Chair
“The leader who maintains the image of the organization through marketing and publication.”
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: lsek@uci.edu
Hi there! My name is Lauren, and I am ecstatic about the opportunity to be your Publicity Chair for PPS this year! I am a 4th year majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, so please feel free to reach out if you need support or guidance. At my leisure, I partake in activities such as traveling, photography, music, reading, journaling, and gaming. Although I joined PPS last year, I have been able to enhance my interest in pharmacy and awareness of my progress and goals. Whether you are a new or returning member, a freshman or a senior, or a PharmSci or non-PharmSci major, you always have a place here with us at PPS. It is never too late to join as we welcome those who would like to explore the field of pharmacy in-depth. I hope to see everyone at our meetings and events, and cheers to the new academic year!
Kenny Lee
Co-Social Chair
“The leaders who maintains the image of the organization through social network building.”
Major: Public Health Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: kennekl2@uci.edu
Hi everybody, my name is Kenny Lee and I’m proud to be the Social Co-Chair this year! I’m a fourth year Public Health Science major, and this will be my second year at UCI after transferring from CC last year. When I’m not studying for class or working, I enjoy working out, playing soccer, watching anime, eating new food, and listening to music. For my second year in PPS, I’m excited to meet new people, play fun games with everyone, and have a great year!
Anudari Jargalsaikhan
Co-Social Chair
“The leaders who maintains the image of the organization through social network building.”
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: 4th
Email: ajargals@uci.edu
Hey there! I’m Anudari Jargalsaikhan, and I’m thrilled to be serving as the Social Chair for 2023-2024 academic year. Currently in my fourth year, I’m pursuing a major in Biological Sciences, with a passion for understanding the intricacies of life. If you ever need advice, don’t hesittate to reach out to me. I’m always here to lend a helping hand and share my experiences. In my free time, I find joy in immering myself in the world of entertainment. Whether it’s watching TV shows, movies, kdramas, or animes, or KPOP and reading manga. But it’s not all about screen time for me! I also enjoy going outside and staying active. Swimming and bike rides are my go-to outdoor activites. I look forward to an amazing year with you and creating unforgettable memories together. Let’s make the most of our time and enjoy the journey of growth and camaraderie.