PACT AT UCI
Meet Our Board
Katelyn Chang
President
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Hi! My name is Kate. I’m an incoming 4th year and will be serving as this year’s President. I started attending PACT meetings in my first year, but became a lot more involved in my second year since I really enjoyed participating in the high school committee and found the professional resources PACT offered to be really helpful in my pre-PA journey. PACT has become such an important community for me—it’s where I’ve grown, found support, and discovered how passionate I am about pursuing the PA path while being able to help others along theirs. In my free time, I enjoy going to museums, trying new food places, and going to concerts! :) I hold so much appreciation for this organization because PACT has always provided me with so many diverse opportunities, including really unique shadowing experiences, hands-on workshops, PA school tours, etc.
Amanda Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Hey everyone!! My name is Amanda, and I’m a 3rd year Human Bio major. I joined PACT my first year to learn more about PAs and to make connections with other people who had similar goals. In my free time, I loveee cafe hopping, eating out, & spending quality time with friends <3. One thing I love about PACT is that it has given me the opportunity to make connections with some of the most truly inspiring people, friends, and professionals alike.
Ava Abena
External Vice President
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Hey PACTers! I’m Ava, a third-year student pursuing a Biological Sciences major and a Health Informatics minor. I started as an intern my first year, became a co-social chair my second year, and am proud to serve as your external vice president for my last year of college! I'm highly involved in our social events and bigs & littles program, through which I've formed many long-term friendships. In my free time, I enjoy singing, cafe studying, and music festivals! Something I love about PACT is the clinical skills workshops, which offer hands-on, real-world experience and connections with students/physician assistants.
Kaitlyn Adkison
External Vice President of Mentorship
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Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Adkison and I am a third-year biosci major. I joined PACT during my first year because I knew that I wanted to pursue the PA pathway and really enjoyed how the club provided both professional and social opportunities. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the beach, and cafe hopping! I absolutely love the community in PACT -- I’ve met some of my closest friends here and have built connections that make my undergrad experience feel so much less intimidating and a lot more fun!
Jeremiah Susanto
Secretary
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Hi everyone, my name is Jeremiah Susanto, and I am a 4th year Biological Sciences Major. I became involved in PACT my second year and have had many great opportunities, friendships, and experiences through the club! In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, eating good food, and traveling! One think I like about PACT is the plethora of resources and opportunities you can obtain through the club.
​Krista Tsai
Co-Social Chair
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Hello, my name is Krista Tsai, and I am a 4th year Biological sciences major and Medical Humanities Minor. I joined PACT my second year and immediately loved it after going to the vitals workshop and I became an intern winter quarter of my third year which led me to where I'm at now! In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach and tanning while eating acai bowls, going on hikes and being in nature, and going to concerts with friends! I love that PACT has such a tightknit community and several resources for everyone to work together to become successful and prepared for our near future as PA's!
Maddie Lee
Co-Social Chair
Hi!! My name is Maddie Lee, and I’m a third-year Biological Sciences major! I found out about PACT at the beginning of winter quarter of my first year through social media. I was really drawn to all of the different kinds of events they had and I wanted to be able to obtain as many resources as I could as someone with not that much knowledge about the PA profession. In my free time, I really enjoy reading, thrifting, and hanging out with friends at a good cafe! :D One thing I love about PACT is its ability to foster such a tight-knit and supportive pre-PA community at UCI <3
Eva Lay
Community Service Chair
Hello, my name is Eva Lay, and I am a second-year Public Health Science major at UC Irvine. I joined PACT at the beginning of my first year while exploring different healthcare professions, and I was quickly drawn to the physician assistant role. The supportive and welcoming environment that PACT fosters encouraged me to become more involved, and I am grateful for the opportunities it has provided to learn, grow, and connect with the pre-PA community. In my free time, I really enjoy arts and crafts, playing badminton (I'm sorta bad at it now), and hanging out with friends!!! One thing I love about PACT is that it’s a go-to for everything you need to know about becoming a PA. The bonus? The lifelong friendships you build along the way.
Khanhlam Doan
Co Outreach Chair
Hi my name is Khanhlam Doan and I am a second year Public Health Sciences major! Going into UCI, I was interested in going into the PA profession and as such, I joined PACT to learn more about it and gain access to resources. However, what truly drew me in is how the club truly feels like a close-knit community, where we share similar goals and collaborate together. In my spare time, I love to read, go thrifting, and collect trinkets! My favorite part of PACT is its variety of events, from the fun socials to the mentorships with PAs, that allow for a greater sense of community!
Isabelle Nguyen
Co Outreach Chair
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Guyuan Hu
Fundraising Chair/Treasurer
Hi everyone, my name is Guyuan and I am a Third Year studying Biological Sciences and minoring in public health! I joined PACT during my first year and genuinely fell in love with both the profession and community. Since then I became an intern and now on my second year on board! The 3 things i most enjoy are spending time with friends, listening to music, and doing anything active! One thing i love about PACT is the amazing opportunities and information it brings!
Claire Lee
Publicity Chair
Hi! My name is Claire Lee and I'm a 2nd year majoring in the Public Health Sciences. I first joined PACT from my personal aspirations of becoming a PA, but I became very involved after making lifelong friendships and connections through the programs PACT has to offer! In my free time, I love creating, hanging out with friends, and exploring good food! I love that PACT gives students an opportunity to pursue their interests in such a positive and supportive environment!
Na Yeon Kim
Media Chair
Hi! I'm Na Yeon, and I'm a second-year Biological Sciences major. I became involved with PACT first-year fall to gain more knowledge and resources about the PA profession, and surround myself with a like-minded community of people. In my free time, I like going to the gym, anything with raw salmon, and thrifting/antique shopping! One thing I love about PACT is how supportive, welcoming, and passionate everyone I've met is - everyone wants to see each other succeed and have a fun time!