PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
Our Philanthropy Committee plans and organizes a variety of fundraising efforts for the chosen philanthropy of that academic year. Some efforts include selling stickers, coordinating profit shares, and hosting field day events. Last academic year, we raised over $4,000 for The Settlement Home for Children, which supports children who have suffered from emotional trauma, abuse, and neglect. This committee is managed by the Philanthropy Chair and comprised of five committee members. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 for Superhero Kids, a community nonprofit supporting pediatric patients and families at Dell Children's Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC). Since its founding in 2009, Superhero Kids has contributed over $2.2 million towards programs, resources, and initiatives that support the entire CBCC. Every dollar raised directly supports children and families served at Dell Children's Medical Center.
Chair: Thomas Cruz
Members: Aravind Juvva, Isha Moorjani, Phoebe Li, Riddhish Bommineni, and Ruhi Deshpande
Chair: Thomas Cruz
Members: Aravind Juvva, Isha Moorjani, Phoebe Li, Riddhish Bommineni, and Ruhi Deshpande
Recruitment and DEI Committee
Our Recruitment and DEI Committee will focus on reaching out to prospective members and hosting a variety of events, such as tabling, socials, and meet-the-officers events. After the recruitment period ends, this committee then works on partnering with other organizations on campus to foster community building as well as efforts for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Examples of DEI efforts will include things like working to have professionals from minority groups coming to speak to our members about their unique career journeys, presentations (OC or outside of OC) addressing DEI topics, and volunteering for marginalized communities in order to develop members as culturally sensitive and inclusive people. This committee is managed by the Recruitment/DEI Chair and comprised of five committee members.
Chair: Emma Oluleye
Members: Aryan Chirayath, Aryana Rodriguez, Emily Mazza, Sirishma Ambati, and Snigdha Patlola
Chair: Emma Oluleye
Members: Aryan Chirayath, Aryana Rodriguez, Emily Mazza, Sirishma Ambati, and Snigdha Patlola
Social Committee
Our Social Committee helps plans and execute a variety of internal and external social events. Some internal events include study socials, movie nights, painting, video game night, etc. Some external events include formal, barge, kayaking, hikes, etc. The Social Committee aims to foster connection and engagement among APS members through fun memorable events. This committee is managed by the Internal and External Social Directors and comprised of six committee members.
Officers: Aaron Salinas, Casey La
Members: Adrian Tapia, Harshith Thatikonda, Manuel Vela, Allison Bullock, Pearl Patel, and Ryder McCrory
Officers: Aaron Salinas, Casey La
Members: Adrian Tapia, Harshith Thatikonda, Manuel Vela, Allison Bullock, Pearl Patel, and Ryder McCrory