Joyce
Armanus
4th Year
Biology
Bridging Voices in Healthcare
Healthy Hearts
Garden Project
Phi Delta Epsilon
Riverside Free Clinic
UCR School of Medicine, Health Coach
Dr. Russ Hille Lab, Research Assistant
Kate Ostevik Lab, Student Researcher
Peer Mentor
Fun Facts
I love drawing and doing nail art whenever I have free time. I also love trying out different coffee shops and matcha spots and am always looking for new places to visit. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
Domi
Armendariz
3rd Year
Biochemistry
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Chemistry Club, Vice-President
Latino Medical Student Association Plus, Co-Marketing Chair
Art Factory, Social Media Chair 1
The Well: Golden ARCHES, Volunteer
Chicano Students Peer Link, Mentor
Fun Facts
I used to do choir for 10 years and I am red/green colorblind!
Citlali
Campos
Senior
Physics
Park Lab
Society of Physics Students
Supporting and Mentoring Aspiring Students in High School (SMASH), Lead
Fun Facts
I play cello and love to watch bad movies!
Ricardo
Cuc Cadena
4th Year
Mathematics for Teachers of Secondary School
La Unión Estudiantil de la Raza (UER), Casa de Hermanos, Minister of Education
First Generation Student Association (FGSA), Co-Communications Chair
REVIVE Thrift Club, Events & Outreach Coordinator
Somethin' Sweet Baking, Event Coordinator
MAES (Latinos In Science And Engineering), Social Affairs Committee
Thompson Lab, Undergraduate Student Researcher
First Year Peer Mentor
AVID Tutor, Riverside Unified School District
Riverside Community Hospital, Volunteer
Coachella Valley Free Clinic, Volunteer
Assistance League of Riverside
Assistance League of Riverside, Operation School Bell Volunteer
Tropical Valley Mountains, Document Manager
Fun Facts
First-generation college student
I love collecting vinyl records
I love Japanese stationery
I enjoy Victorian architecture and historic buildings
I enjoy hiking and late night jogs
I love matcha!
Nayra
Elhawary
4th Year
Cellular Molecular and Developmental Biology
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), Undergraduate Trainee
Meera Niar Lab, Research
Egyptian Student Association, President
Quranic Studies Club, Vice President
Fun Facts
I used to play water polo in high school.
I used to own 7 cats at one point.
I can whistle both inward and outward.
Joseph
Elyas
3rd Year
Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA), Treasurer
Beating in Sync, Finance Chair/Treasurer
Church Youth Board, Vice President
Coptic Club, General member
Cope Health Scholar at Kaiser Permanente Riverside
Loma Linda Hospital Volunteer
Fun Facts
I love playing basketball, listening to music, and playing video games.
Sarah
Fan
4th Year
Biology
Jackie
Ha
4th Year
Biology
Physician Associates of Tomorrow, Vice President
Citrus Care, Director of Finances
Citrus Free Care Pediatrics Officer
Cope Health Scholar
United Medical Doctors, Intern
Nikkei Student Union, Member
Fun Facts
I love to try new foods
Fady
Hanna
4th Year
Biology
Jennifer
Huynh
4th Year
Biology
Redlands Community Hospital Volunteer Trainer
SISTERS Co lead
YouthHope Foundation
UCR Hands on Healthcare
Fun Facts
My family calls me Fo, inspired by the Vietnamese soup: Pho
Zainab
Jalali
4th Year
Biology
Dynamic Genome Outreach Group, President
Voices of Equity, Co-President
BCOE's Undergraduate Research Club, Social Media Chair
Chaturvedi Lab | CIRM RAMP Fellow
Fun Facts
I used to live in Canada!
Abigail
Kim
3rd Year
Biology Major
Psychology Minor
ARC Supplemental Instruction Mentor
UCR HCAP Intern
UCR Saltzman Lab
UCR SOM Probe Scholar
UCR SOM Medical Scholars Program
Supplemental Instruction Leader
R'Course Instructor
WesternU SHPEP Scholar
Project Lux Vice President
Riverside Community Hospital Volunteer
Citrus Free Care Women's Health Committee
Fun Facts
I enjoy taking exercise classes, reading, baking, and organizing!
Kendall
Kimbrough
2nd Year
Biochemistry
Kaiser Permanente COPE Health Solutions
Pathways to Health Excellence Research Program
Future Pharmacists (P.I.L.L.S)
Hands-on-Healthcare
Charity: Water Non-profit Organizer
Barnes and Nobles Education Employee
Fun Facts
Kendall has been a part of more than six different honor bands, touring numerous states, and awarded over 15 times throughout her musical career.
As a Trumpet section leader, Kendall has appeared in the 2024 Rose Parade.
Apart from science, Kendall is heavily devoted to expanding her music taste, experiencing many of her favorite artists live.
Growing up, Kendall has always enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved ones.
Minecraft has been Kendall's favorite game for over a decade.
Swaroop
Krishnan
3rd Year
Major: Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
Minor: Data Science
CNAS Peer Mentor
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Pellecchia Lab, UCR School of Medicine
LabLink
College Corps Food Insecurity Fellow (2024–2025)
Chinmaya Mission Food & Toy Drive, Volunteer/Organizer
Oxford & Cambridge Global Leadership Program (UCR Education Abroad)
Fun Facts
I am a twin.
I was the youngest Eagle Scout in my Boy Scout Troop.
Outside of class, I enjoy watching movies and discovering new places to eat with friends.
I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Vikasini
Kuppa
3rd Year
Neuroscience
Lynnea
Le
4th Year
Biology
Thomas
Le
3rd Year
Biochemistry
Academic Resource Center (ARC) Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP)
Kou Lab Research
Health Professions Association (HPA), President
Pre-dental Society (PDS), RFC Chair
Church Pianist
Fun Facts
I can't swim!
I can play the piano upside down.
Luca
Liciaga
3rd Year
Biology
Pre-Dental Society (PDS)
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPI) Fraternity
Scribe
Hispanic Student Association (HISA)
Formula 1 Club
Riverside Free Clinic
School Assistant
Dental Assistant
Fun Facts
I play golf and volleyball.
I have 4 pets (two weiner dogs and two cats).
Huge Formula 1 fan.
I broke my arm when I was 2 years old.
I love playing video games.
Never lost to anyone in go-karting.
Meghana
Marada
4th Year
Neuroscience
Katelyn
Marcellini
3rd Year
Biology
Pre-dental Society RFC, Chair
Future Programs, Chair
Feeding America, Volunteer
Fun Facts
I love playing volleyball, it's my stress reliever always! I also love baking and am planning to attempt baking more breads.
Sofi
Melendrez
4th Year
Biology
UCR SOM Endocannabinoid Research
Latino Medical Student Association
Inland Empire Street Medicine
Fontana Expanded Learning Program
UCR Health Brand Ambassador
Fun Facts
I love singing, guitar, Disneyland, and my two bunnies Bambi & Thumper.
Wade
Mu
3rd Year
Biology
Running Club at UC Riverside, Marketing Officer
Center for Healthy Communities, Volunteer
Riverside Free Clinic, Volunteer
Loma Linda University Health Neurology, Volunteer
Undergraduate Student Researcher, Dr. Obenaus' Lab
HIV and Aging Research, Team Member
Resident Advisor, Lothian Residence Hall
Fun Facts
I am a avid runner!
I love to crochet.
I used to competitively swim!
I founded a competitive eating club with my friends in high school.
Gavin
Nalbandian
2nd Year
Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology
ARC Early Assist Peer Educator
UCR Proteomics Core Facility, Research Assistant,
Boys & Girls Club of America, Youth Development Professional
EMT
Fun Facts
I've been playing piano for 15 years and I am obsessed with football and basketball.
Briana
Nakano
3rd Year
Biology
Constantino
Neri
4th Year
Biology
Joseph
Nguyen
4th Year
Biology
Dynamic Genome Outreach Group, Director of Training
Highlander Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), EMT
Medical Emergency Education Program (MEEP), General Member
CNAS First-Year Peer Mentor
Dillman Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Cal-Med Ambulance, EMT
St. Joseph Catholic Church Children’s Faith Formation Catechist
Fun Facts
I make paper flowers for fun.
Manaka
Oyama
3rd Year
Neuroscience
Diana
Peguero
2nd Year
Biology
Pre-Dental Society
Best Buddies
Dynamic Genome
Fun Facts
Coraline has been my favorite movie for 12 years.
English is not my first language.
My biggest fear is spelunking.
I taught myself how to sew and crochet at 10.
I collect anything and everything snoopy.
Dina
Qaqish
4th Year
Biology
CNAS Science Ambassador
Dental Shadowing
Fun Facts
I love spending time with my dog.
I enjoy exploring new places and coffee shops with friends.
I'm a huge fan of music and love singing in the car.
I love building lego sets.
I enjoy shadowing a general dentist and learning about the field.
I'm a first-generation college student.
Joseph
Rafo
3rd Year
Biology
Loma Linda University Health, Volunteer
Dr. McCole Biomedical Sciences Research
Health Clinical & Administrative Program (HCAP) - Strategic Planning Department
UCR Honors
Pre-Professional Advising Center
Fun Facts
Drake is my favorite artist.
I have been playing piano for 12 years.
I love Costco chicken bake.
Shivani
Ramesh
3rd Year
Neuroscience
Cheloufi Lab/RAMP Program, Undergraduate Researcher
Loma Linda Children's Hospital, Volunteer
Fun Facts
I love hiking and exploring new food spots with my friends!
Catalina
Rodriguez
4th Year
Biochemistry
ARC Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Fun Facts
I love intense rollercoasters and ice skating.
Adithi
Sesani
Senior
Neuroscience
SISTERS, Project Lead
Eagle Glen Hospice, Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente, Volunteer
Pharmacy Technician CPhT
Eye C You Optometry, Intern
UCR AMSA
Madhuri Kishore School of Kuchipudi, Senior Dancer/Instructor
Undergraduate Researcher, Samuk Lab
Fun Facts
I was born without functional lungs!
Yeonju
Song
2nd Year
Biology
Future PILLS, Ambassador
Health Clinical & Administrative Program (HCAP), Intern
Dynamic Genome Outreach, Group Member
Dillman Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant
CVS Pharmacy, Technician
Fun Facts
I have a pet russian tortoise named Yoda Jr.!
Windy
Thach
2nd Year
Chemistry
Supporting and Mentoring Aspiring Students in High School (SMASH)
CNAS Science Ambassadors
Fun Facts
I love listening to music, watching horror movies, and trying new fragrances!
I also really want a pet corn snake.
Jordan
Wimberly
4th Year
Biology
Noah
Wong
4th Year
Biology
redefineD at UCR, President
Bhagat Puran Singh Health Initiative (BPSHI), Clinic Coordinator
redefineD, Student Medical Director
COPE Health Scholar
Club Baseball Club Operations
Fun Facts
I was on a baby Halloween fashion show on TV when I was a baby.
I have never traveled outside of the country.
I learned how to make sushi.