Fall '17
President | Louie Jota
Year: 4th
Major: Communications ; Cinema and Television Arts
Hometown: Brea, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, writing, Netflix
Favorite Food: Carne Asada Fries
Favorite place in Orange County: "Either the beach after 10 PM or Black Star Canyon Falls"
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "Song: Young Dumb and Broke by Khalid Favorite Music Artist: Ed Sheeran or John Mayer "
Favorite Memory in PASA: "My favorite memory in PASA was getting to watch PCN 30: On The Way Home come to life on stage."
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA has given me a place to celebrate my culture and grow as a leader. It has given me my very best friends and has taught me to value who and what are important. It has also given me a platform to speak on social issues that we can hopefully continue to implement and improve on in years to come."
Random Fact: "I'm a gymnast. kinda."
Internal Vice President | Angelyn Garcia
Year: 4th
Major: Communications ; Public Relations
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas. Grew up in Stanton, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "Social justice, Beyonce, hip hop, hoop earrings, writing, dancing/singing to 90s-2000s R&B, tweeting, and turnin’ up ahuehhhh"
Favorite Food: Filipino food specifically sisig and lechon
Favorite place in Orange County: Disneyland
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "I can't choose one! Some of my top fave songs of all time are Love On Top - Beyonce, Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest, Electric - Alina Baraz & Khalid, Reasons - Khalid, omg okay I can go on man. Favorite music artist will always be Beyonce. ALWAYS."
Favorite Memory in PASA: "Spring AKA when I picked up my first set of adings Janae and Tony :') HOE-LY LINE AYE YOOOOOO"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "Everything. PASA is life. LMAO JK (kinda). Honestly though, PASA is quite possibly the biggest factor to my growth as a person. I appreciate every opportunity the club has given me and every person I've met. PASA truly has helped me continue to remain enriched in our culture, and fight for both our community and others."
Random Fact: "I publish my own fictional stories and poems online :)"
External Vice President | Angela Ubaldo
Year: 3rd
Major: Art ; Graphic Design
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "Photography & videography, traveling, going to concerts & festivals, discovering new music, playing volleyball"
Favorite Food: "Poke, waffles, avocados, mangos, chocolate, and honestly any desserts because I'm such a sweet tooth."
Favorite place in Orange County: "Laguna Beach - I'd probably want to move out there someday."
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "This is probably the hardest question on this... at the moment it has to be Heebiejeebies by Aminé & Kehlani. My favorite artists change often, but my go-to's are Kehlani, Lido, Walk the Moon, and the 1975."
Favorite Memory in PASA: "First one has to go to Norcal trip 2016! I love San Francisco, and being with my closest friends while exploring the city made it that much more enjoyable. Fall '16 Board photoshoot gave me a chance to do what I love for such a great group of individuals, and that board video was probably my favorite project yet. Lastly, Spring '17 AKA will always be in my heart as well!"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is a club that brings together people that share a common love for Pilipino culture. It's a place where I've made new friends and I've also learned a lot about myself. PASA has definitely become my "home away from home" in college."
Random Fact: "When I was little, I did ballet for like 5 years, until I discovered I wanted to learn to play the guitar and join choir instead. From there, I was in choir from 4th grade until high school and learned to play the guitar, piano, and ukulele along the way."
Secretary | Eldrin Ferreras
Year: 3rd
Major: Kinesiology with a minor of Mathematics
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, basketball, and Super Smash Bros
Favorite Food: Taco Bell
Favorite place in Orange County: El Dorado Apartments
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Show Me Love - Hundred Waters
Favorite Memory in PASA: "My first IP workshops"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "Personally, I view PASA as a chapter of my life that I'll never forget, and I'm very grateful for what it has brought to me during my time in college."
Random Fact: "I'm lactose intolerant"
Treasurer | Carmichael Chan
Year: 3rd
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Palmdale, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "I fidget spin, it's a lifestyle. I like to eat food. Adventurous when the opportunity presents itself."
Favorite Food: California Burritos
Favorite place in Orange County: "Disneyland"
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "Freaks and Geeks, Childish Gambino"
Favorite Memory in PASA: Winning Mr. PI
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "Being a part of PASA means to be included in a family. A family away from home, a home that you could always fall back to. The relationships and the memories you gain are irreplaceable. PASA has also helped me get in touch with my Filipino side which I'm truly grateful for."
Random Fact: "I like long walks on the beach at night listening to the waves crash onto the shore"
Friendship Games co-Coordinator | Christine Dela PAz
Year: 4th
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, playing basketball, watching anime and Netflix, eat, travel, go to the beach
Favorite Food: Filipino food, Asian food, Italian food
Favorite place in Orange County: Disneyland
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Blow the Whistle by Too Short
Favorite Memory in PASA: Getting picked up by my Kuya and picking up 4 adings
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : HOME
Random Fact: "I applied to csuf because the name sounds good."
Friendship Games co-Coordinator | Breanna Lanning
Year: 4th
Major: Communications ; Entertainment & Tourism
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "I like to daawwnce, watch Netflix & anime, and I am trying to start to color in coloring books."
Favorite Food: "ALL KINDS OF FRENCH FRIES"
Favorite place in Orange County: Pho Thanh, a 24 hour pho restaurant in Garden Grove
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Justin Bieber's "Purpose" album & Frank Ocean
Favorite Memory in PASA: "With all my semesters in PASA, I cannot pinpoint one favorite memory as I have accumulated a lot that are memorable. Most of my favorite memories were made during Spring 15 and Spring 16. I got a lot closer to the people I can call my best friends during these semesters."
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is a place where you can be yourself and not feel judged. This club has definitely helped me find who I was through the friends I have made and being on board. PASA never fails to put a smile on my face."
Random Fact: "Okay honestly, I am half black. Don't believe anything else."
PCN Coordinator | Jadelyn Upramai
Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "sleeping, finding new places to eat, going to the beach, reading, squealing at dogs and chubby babies"
Favorite Food: Sushi or pasta
Favorite place in Orange County: Crystal Cove
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "Bonfire - Childish Gambino (@Carlo); Fave artists bc I can't choose one - Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys"
Favorite Memory in PASA: my first PCN (PCN 29)
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "Other than being an organization dedicated to promoting the Pilipino culture, PASA to me is one of the first things that made me love college and has since helped me discover who I am, both culturally and as a person in general, and meet people that I am beyond grateful for."
Random Fact: "I feel like I'm a really open person already but here is one story I don't tell very often - I once fell on my face (I wish I was exaggerating) in a German town square while trying to make it back to my group in time. Neither the locals nor the tourists knew what to do so they kind of just made a circle around me and watched me get up."
PCN Dance Coordinator | Raen Zulueta
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Daly City, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dance, karate, hula
Favorite Food: Sushi & pasta
Favorite place in Orange County: "Disneyland? LOL."
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : let's do it again - jboog // take her - common kings.
Favorite Memory in PASA: "During my first year, hella people in our year started singing high school music at the top of our lungs in Holly 2nd's active room and we got a noise complaint the night before the 24 hour quiet hours started."
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is my home away from home."
Random Fact: "I have a black belt in Shotokan Karate."
Community Advocacy Cultural Chair | Gennica Velasco
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology & minoring in Child & Adolescent Development
Hometown: Hayward, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "Dogs, just dogs"
Favorite Food: Poke
Favorite place in Orange County: Wherever Ang Ang (Angie Ubaldo) is
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Any Kehlani song
Favorite Memory in PASA: "PCN 29 #Renizabeth"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA to me is an organization that has given me so many life-long experiences to remember, but also a way to learn more about my Filipinix roots."
Random Fact: "I can kinda sing"
Academic Chair | Amanda Dao
Year: 2nd
Major: Pre International Business
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "I like to do my make up, cry while watching the sunset, and go hiking!! Also like to crack some jokes and laugh loud"
Favorite Food: KBBQ
Favorite place in Orange County: Anywhere that has boba
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Rihanna
Favorite Memory in PASA: "I love all the memories I create with PASA, but my fave is probably PCN day and some of the run throughs, especially the ones in the morning"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA means happiness, a home away from home, a safe place"
Random Fact: "I have a phobia of holes"
Social Chair | Danny Nguyen
Year: 3rd
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Orange, CA
Hobbies/Interests: League, overwatch, kayaking, rock climbing, dancing
Favorite Food: Banh Xeo
Favorite place in Orange County: The beach
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Loyalty - Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Memory in PASA: PCN Performances
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "It's a second home where I can always go to and feel comfortable to be myself around people I consider family"
Random Fact: "Really nerdy outside of the other things I do lol"
PUBLICITY CHAIR | Colline Orlanes
Year: 2nd
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: West Covina, CA
Hobbies/Interests: music, painting, biking, hiking, camping, running, baking
Favorite Food: Sushi & Ice Cream
Favorite place in Orange County: Disneyland
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Coin (band)
Favorite Memory in PASA: PCN
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is another family to me that inspires me to learn more about my culture and reach out to other people to educate them about what I’ve learned. I feel more confident, outgoing, and enlightened since I’ve joined PASA and I hope that I get to pass along my great experience to everyone who joins."
Random Fact: "When I was a little kid, I really wanted to be an actress. I have a box of old headshots and resumes and monologues. I took up acting classes when I was 9 to help me break out of my shell and be less shy. I'm still shy but acting helped SO MUCH. I eventually stopped taking classes and going to auditions because they got expensive but I think a part of me will always love acting."
Sports Coordinator | Aaron Abueg
Year: 3rd
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Pacifica, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Playing/watching sports, hanging out with friends, going out to eat, being spontaneous
Favorite Food: Sushi & spam musubi
Favorite place in Orange County: My apartment
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "Remember the Name" - Fort Minor
Favorite Memory in PASA: Spring '17 Family Day
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "It's my home away from home. It is where people care for me and I care for them."
Random Fact: "My 3 younger brothers' names all start with the letter "A" like mine."
Kronicle Editor | Nadia Dolor
Year: 3rd
Major: Art; Entertainment Art/Animation
Hometown: Whittier, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, Volunteer Work, Sports, Music, Beach Trips, Disney movies
Favorite Food: Avocados (in any form)
Favorite place in Orange County: Disneyland
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Wonder Woman by LION BABE
Fav Music Artist: BEYONCÉ
Favorite Memory in PASA: AKA (Being picked up and picking up)
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is my drive to be a better person: socially, culturally, intellectually, creatively. They have given me confidence, support, and amazing memories. When I look back at my college years, PASA will be one of the things I will be the most proud to be apart of."
Random Fact: "I was a Girl Scout for 15 years 🤘🏽"
Historian | Jimmy Guan
Year: 2nd
Major: Communications ; Entertainment & Tourism
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, taking pictures, trying new coffee spots
Favorite Food: Japanese food, any kind of BBQ, Hawaiian food
Favorite place in Orange County: in your arms @future bae. Just kidding lol any coffee shop that isn't Starbucks
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : BEYONCE! BEY! YONCE!
Favorite Memory in PASA: "Fall '16 AKA because it made my first year of college fun and memorable by meeting new people in PASA and falling in love with this club."
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA to me means is my home away from home. All the people that I have met through this club is so genuine and incredible to be around with. I can really count on PASA to keep my mood up. PASA does not also provide good vibes but the cultural aspect of it. Since I am not F/Pilipino, it is great to learn how a different culture may interpret certain things."
Random Fact: "....okay and???? I was born in Orofino, Idaho"
Alumni Liaison | Danica Fe
Year: 2nd
Major: Business
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Disney, watching movies and anime, running, posting a daily pun on snapchat
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite place in Orange County: in your arms ;)
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : "Sunday Candy"- Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment ft. Chance the Rapper
Favorite Memory in PASA: NorCal Trip 2016
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "it's more than just a club, it's a family"
Random Fact: "I once called 9-1-1 to call my mom because I knew her number started with '949'"
Infinite PASAbilities Executive Director | Tiffany Nguyen
Year: 3rd
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Hobbies/Interests: dancing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, traveling, late night adventures (;
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite place in Orange County: Anywhere with a nice view
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Juke Jam - Chance, Justin Bieber; Kehlani
Favorite Memory in PASA: PCN 29, my first PCN!
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "To me, PASA is a place where I can grow and discover myself through relationships and experience that is rare to find anywhere else."
Random Fact: "I love heights but am terrified of drops, like the Tower of Terror ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"
Infinite PASAbilities Co-Artistic Director | Carlo Joson
Year: 3rd
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, anime, food
Favorite Food: Carne Asada Fries
Favorite place in Orange County: Raising Cane's
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper
Favorite Memory in PASA: PCN 31 #KaiMontevideoForever
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "It means the world to me. It's a place for people to embrace/learn about the Filipino culture, regardless of our own backgrounds. A place for friendships to be made and for us to build familial bonds."
Random Fact: "My name isn't Carlo"
Infinite PASAbilities Co-Artistic Director | Celine Dayrit
Year: 4th
Major: Communication Disorders
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Hobbies/Interests: dancing, hiking, looking at viewpoints, running, eating
Favorite Food: french fries, pasta, kbarbs, the list goes on
Favorite place in Orange County: DeezKneeLand
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Yeah by Usher//Usher & Chris Brown
Favorite Memory in PASA: PCN 31: On The Way Home
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA means a lot to me. This is the club where I found most of my closest friends that I can call family."
Random Fact: "I sang and was recorded for two children's nursery rhyme CDs lol"
Infinite PASAbilities Co-Captain | Adam Gutierrez
Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Corona, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Martial Arts, talking to thick girls, dancing, National Parks
Favorite Food: Pozole Verde
Favorite place in Orange County: Laguna Beach
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Losing control. Russ is my favorite right now.
Favorite Memory in PASA: "Honestly I don't even know, too many to remember I guess."
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "Family"
Random Fact: "I'm artistically challenged"
Infinite PASAbilities Co-Captain | Jesus Jimenez
Year: 2nd
Major: Communications; Public Relations
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, exploring new places, photography
Favorite Food: Mexican food
Favorite place in Orange County: Seaside Bakery and Newport Beach
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : That Hyphy mix on Soundcloud always gets me moving
Favorite Memory in PASA: "When everyone reenacted and sang "Gotta go my own way" from HSM at RevArt "
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA is a family. A place where you can be yourself without having to worry about judgement. A club filled with genuine, passionate, supportive, and caring individuals who will always be there for one another. PASA allows individuals to create amazing memories and friendships that will instantly become a great part of your life."
Random Fact: "I am pretty sure my truck has a curse "
Infinite PASAbilities Public Relations Director | Jeremy Rembulat
Year: 2nd
Major: Communications
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dance? I guess.
Favorite Food: KBBQ
Favorite place in Orange County: IFOG hahahaha
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Flume - Say it ft. Tove Lo (Illenium Remix) / Can't choose just one sorry
Favorite Memory in PASA: Fall 16 first gen.
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : Pilipino American Student Association
Random Fact: I'm fun.
Infinite PASAbilities Secretarial Director | Cassidy Ricasa
Year: 2nd
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Daly City, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing (hip hop, hula, & tahitian), basketball, volleyball, hiking, Netflix, dogs, elephants
Favorite Food: Pasta, smoothie bowls, chicken nuggets/tenders with fries
Favorite place in Orange County: DIDNEYLAND
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Feelin' Myself - Mac Dre, Put Me on Somethin' - P-Lo; Tatiana Manaois, P-Lo, Kendrick Lamar, Kehlani (at the moment)
Favorite Memory in PASA: AKA Fall '16
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : PASA means a lot to me. They are my second family and act as a stress reliever, except when I am stressed with PASA/IP related-events.
Random Fact: One of my all-time favorite shows is How I Met Your Mother (EXCEPT THE ENDING).
Infinite PASAbilities Financial Director | Stephanie Calangian
Year: 2nd
Major: Business
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, dancing, food, watching vlogs, Netflix, hanging out with family
Favorite Food: Korean and Thai
Favorite place in Orange County: BCD Tofu House
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Blow the Whistle by Too $hort
Favorite Memory in PASA: Experiencing my 1st Friendship Games!
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA means a lot to me. I see this club as my home away from home."
Random Fact: "I love R&B throwbacks"
Infinite PASAbilities Media Director | Jonah Perea
Year: 2nd
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing and badminton
Favorite Food: Sinigang gang
Favorite place in Orange County: Disneyland
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Humble by Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Memory in PASA: Performing in FG 2016 with IP
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "A place where I can relate to people of my culture and have a family outside of my biological family."
Random Fact: "I coach professional badminton in Pomona."
Infinite PASAbilities Historian|Zarlene Landero
Year: 2nd
Major: Health Science
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Hobbies/Interests: "I like to watch anime, take 3 hour naps, and dance! I also tend to drive around a lot, looking for some pretty cool, delicious and picture perfect food spots. I also really LOVE coffee and try to go find new cafe spots every week :)"
Favorite Food: Ice cream!
Favorite place in Orange County: Thousand Steps Beach
Song that you bump to every time that you are listening to music? Favorite music artist? : Alessia Cara, Zedd - Stay (delgrosso remix) I don't have a favorite music artist, I'm into anything really :) (except country, sorry)
Favorite Memory in PASA: "At the end of my first semester when all the first years decided to have a bonfire. There was one point in the night where we were all screaming to the lyrics of Camp Rock and HSM"
What does the club, PASA, mean to you? : "PASA to me is a family filled with eventful memories and life long friendships"
Random Fact: "When I was little I drowned... on my last day of swimming class. Since then, I didn't know how to swim until about a couple years ago 😅"