SPFB – STAFF
INTERNAL DIRECTOR
EXTERNAL DIRECTOR
JUSTIN CUA
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 2nd
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Minor(s): Accounting
Contact: spfb@asuci.uci.edu | jecua@uci.edu
Office Hours: Thursdays 2-3 pm, ASUCI OP Office (Student Center, 2nd floor)
Hi everyone! My name is Justin Cua (he/him) and I am a 2nd year Aerospace Engineering major with an Accounting minor. It’s an honor to serve alongside the Office of the President as your Internal SPFB Director for the 2023-2024 school year and I hope to ease and simplify the funding process for all our clubs. On the side I do love to bake: I specialize in brownies but am practicing baking and decorating cakes. I love to play video games (Dead by Daylight, Star Rail, Val), ping pong, and do a little bit of kendo. If you have any questions regarding the funding process or just wanna game feel free to email me at spfb@asuci.uci.edu!
SAMANTHA LO
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 4th
Major(s): Business Administration | Urban Studies
Contact: spfb@asuci.uci.edu | los4@uci.edu
Office Hours: Thursdays 3-4 pm, ASUCI OP Office (Student Center, 2nd floor)
Hi everyone! My name is Sam and I am a 4th year double majoring in Business Administration and Urban Studies. I’m so excited and honored to serve as one of the Directors for SPFB and I look forward to connecting with and supporting our many campus orgs this year! Aside from ASUCI, I am also a Campus Orgs Activities Coordinator at the Office of Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs and am involved in various campus orgs including Made with Love at UCI and AnteaterTV. In my free time I love arts and crafts, playing video games, and trying new things! Feel free to reach out to me anytime for any questions or concerns or if you just want to chat!
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
SONIA CRUZE
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 1st
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Contact: spfb@asuci.uci.edu | scruze@uci.edu
Office Hours: Fridays 12-12:30 pm, ASUCI OP Office (Student Center, 2nd floor)
Hii! My name is Sonia Cruze and I am a 1st year majoring in Aerospace Engineering. I’m so excited to be serving as an At-Large Member for the SPFB for this upcoming school year. I am looking forward to diligently working in SPFB, contributing to the UCI community, and meeting new faces along the way. I also love to read, especially mystery/adventure novels. I recently finished The Da Vinci Code series (10/10 recommend). Lastly, you can often find me taking pics, especially of nature!
Feel free to reach out at spfb@asuci.uci.edu :)Â
LANIE LE
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 3rd
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Contact: spfb@asuci.uci.edu | laniel@uci.edu
Office Hours: Mondays 12-12:30 pm, Zoom
Hello hello! My name is Lanie Le (she/her) and I am a 3rd year Biomedical Engineering major. I am looking forward to this amazing year as an At-Large Member of SPFB under the Office of the President for 2023-2024! I hope to be able to contribute to the increased involvement and funding applications of a diverse range of clubs. I am excited to provide my support to student success and community endeavors.Â
Outside of UCI, I am a huge fan of anime, video games, learning languages, and traveling! I try to do random things and hobbies from time to time like crocheting, playing basketball, and bowling. Feel free to reach out to me at spfb@asuci.uci.edu for questions or even just to talk!
KELLY PHAM
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 3rd
Major(s): Chemistry
Minor(s): Statistics
Contact: spfb@asuci.uci.edu | kellyqp@uci.edu
Office Hours: Wednesdays 8:30-9 am, ASUCI OP Office (Student Center, 2nd floor) | Zoom by request
Hey everyone! My name is Kelly Pham (she/her), but I also go by the nickname Kiwi so feel free to call me either name. I’m a 3rd year Chemistry major with a Statistics minor, and I look forward to serving as one of the At-Large Members in SPFB for the 2023-2024 academic year! I hope to provide support and guidance to on-campus organizations so that we are able to have as many socially, culturally, and academically enriching events as possible this year. Outside of academics, I love listening to music (my favorite band is Arctic Monkeys), writing poetry, and watching cute cat videos :) If you have any questions about how to apply for funding for your club or any general comments, concerns, or suggestions for SPFB, please feel free to drop by my Office Hours or contact our shared email at spfb@asuci.uci.edu!
DEPARTMENT LIAISONS
ELVIS KWONG
Department: Office of Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs (COVP)
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 4th
Major(s): Business Economics
Hello everyone, I’m Elvis and this is my second year on board representing the Office of Campus Orgs & Volunteer Programs (COVP) as a department liaison. In COVP, I serve as a Campus Orgs Consultant and I strive to assist campus org leaders on any issues that may come up and provide campus resources that best serve their needs. I also host a variety of workshops for RCO leaders to attend such as how to booth on ring road and fundraise. I’m excited to see different quality events hosted by our student body to improve the campus-wide student experience.
Outside of work, I like to play golf and do anything outdoor-related. I’ve also recently acquired a passion for cooking fusion dishes, combining the best of what I’ve tasted from restaurants and trying to create a new cohesive dish that embodies flavors from two cuisines. Lmk of any good food places around and feel free to reach out at spfb@asuci.uci.edu for any questions.
SHANIA RELUCIO
Department: Office of Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs (COVP) – Alternate
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 4th
Major(s): Biological Sciences
Hello! My name is Shania Relucio and I am a fourth year Biological Sciences Major. I am looking forward to being a liaison with SPFB from Campus Orgs and Volunteer Programs (COVP). At COVP I am a RCO consultant which helps advise and give information to campus organizations! In my free time I love listening to k-pop, trying new food places around Irvine, and playing with my dog, Charlie.
CHENYR GRACE
Department: Cross-Cultural Center (CCC)
Pronouns:
Year:
Major(s):
TBD
SIMON XIONG
Department: Student Outreach & Retention Center (SOAR)
*Note – Per our Policy, a new department is chosen by the board each year for this voting seat on the SPFB.
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 3rd
Major(s): Software Engineering
Hi everyone, my name is Simon Xiong (He/Him) and I am a 3rd year Software Engineering major. I’m also one of the Affiliate Co-Chairs for the SOAR Center and am thankful for the opportunity to serve on SPFB as one of the liaisons for 2023-24. Outside of my commits, I enjoy reading, cooking, and playing video games and one of my favorite musical artists is Ichiko Aoba. Currently, I’m also in a book club and trying to read “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss when I have time. If you want to learn more about the SOAR Center or just want to chat, feel free to reach out.
MARKETING INTERNS
Arjun Dabir (he/him)
1st Year, Mathematics
Vy Tran (she/her)
2nd Year, Business Administration