Board of Directors
PRESIDENT [president@crcdavis.org]
Marissa Clark
Managerial Economics
4th Year, Senior
Hello, my name is Marissa and I am your Rotaract president for the year. Since I hope we will be spending lots of time together, it only makes sense that you get to know a little about me. I am a fourth year Managerial Economics major and Sociology minor with a passion for service. I thrive on helping others, cooking and creating new recipes, exercising, and making lists. I could easily (and often) spend one day moving nonstop, only to spend the next day reading and relaxing. In other words, I strive for balance in whatever shape it comes. There are some things that I like to be constant, like my oatmeal breakfast every morning, but often times the most fun and worthwhile experiences are the ones that aren’t planned. Most people join Rotaract for one reason or another, but our members find that the overall experience is greater than the sum of its parts. I hope you will find that the same is for you.
VICE PRESIDENT [vicepresident@crcdavis.org]
Cheryl Ho
Political Science and Sociology Minor
4th Year, Senior
My name’s Cheryl, but I’m always open to replying to anything that remotely sounds or begins with a “Shh–”. I’ll be entering my third year on the CRC Davis board, but my 8th in the Rotary family, as Interact consumed most of my years as a high schooler in the small city of Hercules, CA. In addition to pushing through my final year as an undergrad at UCD, I hope to take full advantage of the many opportunities you can only get as a young college student. From roadtrips to visit friends across the state, to taking advantage of student discounts at museums and athletic events, to being able to dodge most of the “real world” because of this student ID, I hope this year will top my previous three as an Aggie and I cannot wait for CRC Davis to be part of this memorable year!
DIRECTORS OF SERVICE [service@crcdavis.org]
Eva Pan
Biological Sciences with Emphasis in Microbiology
3rd Year, Junior
Hello! I’m Eva and it is my pleasure to be a part of the board again but this year as one of the Service Co-directors of Campus Rotaract of 2011-2012. I have been a Rotaractor since my freshmen year in college (this year will be my third year :O) and I love every part of it. Rotaract has shown me lots of love for friendship and for working on big service projects. With these feelings and experiences that I’ve gained from my seniors, I hope I am able to do the same and share it with all the new and returning Rotaractors. I am very excited to be able to take part in the process of planning and executing some of the service projects we have planned for you. Besides volunteering, (a little about myself) I love reading mangas, watching dramas/animes, playing tennis, but most of all exploring. Another fact about me is that I am sometimes referred to as a cat even though I am extremely clumsy. Just like any of you; I get nervous when meeting new people, but that won’t stop me from greeting you with a friendly smile. =] Please don’t hesitate to come up to me with questions or to just talk whether it’s during general meeting or not, I love friendly conversations. =3
Bill Quach
Biological Sciences with Emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
3rd Year, Junior
Bill Quach [bil]-[kwok] (born September 14) is a person in constant flux. His changes may be rapid, however he sticks to his beliefs and goals. He aspires to be in a career of health, medicine, and photography. Cooking and cycling are also on the side of his life. Bill likes to enjoy the things in life, just stopping for a while and appreciating the small and unnoticed. His lifestyle can get pretty crazy, but likes to live in a simple and clean way. Waking up to a cup of tea or coffee is how he would start his day. Life is our playground, so lets have fun and enjoy.
Bill was in Interact all throughout high school. Thus, naturally he knew about Rotaract. However, during his freshman year he thought he was too busy to engage in the club since he had classes during meeting times. This is one decision he did not think through; once joining the club the following year, he had a great time and it reignited his spark in the community and putting service above self. It gave him meaning and allowed him to continue his path as a volunteer. One that could help people both locally and internationally. The interaction with people and the community was what defined him. Ultimately, he hopes to help make a difference in the world in life, one step at a time. “be the change you want to see in the world” –Gandhi
More information about Bill is available from: Bill, himself. Cheers.
P.S. I wrote this is third person, because this is bombdiggity! Woot!
DIRECTORS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [prodev@crcdavis.org]
Connie Nguyen
Chemical Engineering
2nd Year, Sophomore
Hi, my name is Connie. I’m one of your directors of professional development. So I’m supposed to talk about my likes, dislikes and whatnot. I will not be afraid to admit it. I loved the Rugrats when I was younger (If you still remember that show, YOU ROCK!). I love chicken. Feed me chicken, and I will be yours forevermore! I have a dog named Dug who likes to talk to me about chasing tennis balls and hiding under my porch. No joke. Going to France and fooling a native French into believing that I am French is one of my life-long goals. I have this affinity for banana cream pie, even though banana’s not my favorite fruit. Lastly, I like to volunteer, which is why I joined Rotaract! And ever since my first meeting, I have been hooked. They say an addiction to anything is always bad for you, but Rotaract just might be the one exception to this rule. =)
Mychelle Phan
Exercise Biology
4th Year, Senior
Hi everyone! I look forward to being one of your co-directors of Professional Development this year! I am a Southern Californian girl who does not know how to surf or swim. I am a long distance runner who loves to be at the gym with an iPod blasting with alternative rock, metal core, and hip-hop music. I am a random person who asks unexpected questions and tells off-topic stories. I am a spicy food eater who enjoys Thai and Indian Food. I am an explorer who loves to travel to different countries and collect post-cards. I am an organizer and a squeaky clean person who likes color-coded notes, made-beds, and the smell of fresh laundry. Lastly, I am Mychelle (with the “Y”) Phan who does not give make-up lessons on Youtube.
DIRECTORS OF FINANCE [finance@crcdavis.org]
Kimberly Lee Kin
Biological Sciences
2nd Year, Sophomore
Alyssa Ng
Managerial Economics
4th Year, Senior
Hi ya’ll! My name is Alyssa and I am a Managerial Economics major. I’m a senior in college now (crazy!) and it’s definitely been bittersweet. I’ve been in Rotaract for the past 3 years, and I have loved every single minute of it. Great people, countless memories, and unforgettable experiences. This will be my second year as Co-Director of Finance and I am very glad to be part of this wonderful club. One thing you should know about me is that I’m a huge foodie. I love to eat, I love the beach, I love to travel, and I love adventure! My ultimate dream job would be to be a food taster on the Food Network…but we’ll see where life takes me. 
Feel free to come talk to me about whatever shenanigans you may think of, which 90% of the time may end up being about food or life. Hope you stop by our weekly meetings and have a great rest of the school year!
DIRECTORS OF MEMBERSHIP [membership@crcdavis.org]
Courtney Crawford
Biological Sciences with Emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
4th Year, Senior
Hello!
My name is Courtney Crawford and I will be a fourth year UC Davis student. I am from a small resort town in Southern Caifornia called Big Bear, it is about three hours from Los Angeles. I am aspiring to be a Pharmacist and hope to go to pharmacy school in Oregon and become a beaver! I love to watch and play sports; my favorite sport to play is soccer and my favorite sport to watch is NFL football! I spend almost all of Sunday in front of the tv watching as many games as possible…I would venture to say I am a little obsessed. I love to make food, but onIy because i love to eat food! I enjoy the simple things in life, which include; the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, the smell after it rains on pavement, freshly baked cookes/brownies, my baby blanky, a cold pillow, long drives, etc. I am a very friendly person and love to meet new people! I am looking forward to a year where new friendships will be created and communities will be aided, with fun tossed in between everyone of those words! ROTARACT! 
Samuel Porras
Environmental Science and Management
2nd Year, Sophomore
Hello my name is Sam and I am your co-director of Membership! I have been involved with Rotaract since the fall kick-off event (the first general meeting of Rotaract of the year) and before then I was well involved in Interact during my high school years. I am from the small city of Modesto, representin’ my central valley people! I am shy around the edges but once you get to know me I’m sure we’ll be great friends. I enjoy biking, kneeboarding, playing board games, hanging out with friends, discovering new music, movies or places and of course volunteering with Rotaract! I hope to one day work at the EPA after graduating from Davis and to study abroad at some point in my Davis career, somewhere in Europe hopefully! Oh and I love rocky road ice cream, ketchup (but never together!) and horror movie marathons. But enough about that. Seriously though joining Rotaract has been one of the best things I could have ever done here at Davis. Its one of the few places you’ll meet great people, make enduring friendships, create strong networks, and contribute your services to appreciative people who deserve it. Hopefully you’ll get to know me more and I’ll be always be here for any questions regarding Rotaract or your time at Davis. I look forward to meeting you all!
DIRECTORS OF PUBLICITY [publicity@crcdavis.org]
Alex Poon
Economics
2nd Year, Sophomore
Hi! my name is Alex. I graduated from James Logan High school in Union City. My hobbies are fishing, video gaming, and watching sports. My favorite teams are the lakers,angels,chargers,and ducks. I’m not from socal for those of you who are wondering. Feel free to talk to me or ask me about anything you have in mind. I am always here and ready to help anybody in any way possible and contribute to the Rotaract family.
Richard Truong
Biochemical Engineering and History Minor
4th Year, Senior
Greetings, fellow Rotaractors and prospective Rotaractors-to-be, my name is Richard Truong and I am your Co-Director of Publicity for the year of 2011-2012. This is my fourth year as a Rotaractor, but eighth year in the Rotary family overall. What can be said about my experiences in Rotaract? Well, they have been eye-opening, life-changing, and memorable. Don’t be fooled by the illusion that is the succinctness of my answer – what Rotaract has done for me is a magnitude beyond what simple words can describe – but why not see for yourself? If you have a proclivity for helping others, a longing to meet new people, or are simply a soul in search of answers, get involved with us and join Rotaract today!
Hope to see you at our meetings. Feel free to introduce yourself to me, and don’t mind my idiosyncrasies!
HISTORIANS [historians@crcdavis.org]
Jenny Lam
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
4th Year, Senior
Hello everyone, my name is Jenny. I joined Rotaract during winter quarter of my 2nd year. I think Rotaract is an amazing club and has played an important role in shaping me into who I am today. I’m a super random person. My interests and hobbies are constantly changing — currently it’s learning Mandarin, and playing Tetris. But I also enjoy napping, going to amusement parks, watching horror movies, reading blogs, eating waffles and drinking water. If you want to know more about me, join our club, and come to our meetings and events 
Lisa To
Economics and Communication
2nd Year, Sophomore
Hey, hi, hello! My name is Lisa and I am definitely not your average Joe. I’ve got an armada of random facts that tend to come out at random moments in conversations. If you watch equally as many movies as I do and are able to understand my geeky movie references, then our friendship is already set in stone. My adventurous spirit likes to keep me on the move, but from time to time I like to sit down and enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a deep conversation about life and whatever else. I like to be as carefree as possible and not let the bad stuff bother me. After all life is like the ocean, steady sometimes and boisterous other times, so you’ve just got to go with the flow.
Come to our meetings and let’s be friends! (:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHAIR [international@crcdavis.org]
Katie Vega
Animal Science
4th Year, Senior
Hola Amigos me llamo Katie Vega! This year for I will be your brand new International Chairperson. That means my job is to get you bitten by the travel bug like I did over the summer =) I am a fourth year studying Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Next step is Veterinary School. It has been a wonderful 3 years at Davis having been a member and officer of Rotaract. I have had adventures galore, made lasting friendships, and learned the impact I can make on the world. As a senior member, I am here to be a source of information. Feel free to ask me about classes, volunteering, fun things to do in Davis, traveling, and life. I am an open book =) I look forward to meeting you and having a fun Rotaract year!
