Neha Chandran
Executive Director
3rd Year, Cognitive Science Major
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I have lived around LA for most of my life. I hope to become a pediatric physical therapist in the future. In my free time, I love hanging out with friends, doing gymnastics, and watching Netflix.
Ashley Lin
Tutor Relations
2nd Year, Computational and Systems Biology Major
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I love binging Netflix, painting, and finding new music. More importantly, i enjoy tutoring and interacting with kids in LASEO!
Tristen Fabre
Public Relations
4th Year, Math for Teaching Major
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Born and raised in LA! In my free time, I love going to concerts or watching TV or movies with my friends. I joined LASEO because I love tutoring and it's so fun to help the kids and see their growth throughout the year.
Megan Tagami
Public Relations
2nd Year, Political Science and Public Affairs Majors
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I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii! In my free time, I enjoy bullet journaling, trying new boba places, and playing with my dog, Oreo. I also enjoy exploring new hikes with my family!
Pamela Munoz
Program Coordinator
4th Year, Neuroscience Major
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I was born and raised in Palm Springs. You can usually find me studying, playing soccer, or driving miles just to try some new food. I aspire to one day become a neurosurgeon who works with Doctors Without Borders.
Yurika Yamada
Program Coordinator
3rd Year, Mechanical Engineering & Biochemistry Double Major
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I was born in Japan and raised in the Bay Area, and I enjoy having the opportunity to help students learn in LASEO. In my free time, I love playing the piano and reading books.
Rida Ali
Finance
4th Year, Economics Major and Math Minor
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I am from Pakistan and grew up in Dubai all my life! I've tutored/volunteered with kids since high school and was so happy to continue this with LASEO!
Daniel Lee
Public Relations Intern
3rd year, Psychology major
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My interests include: taekwondo, hooping, and taking long walks and exploring. I still prefer rainy days.
Madison Ing
Public Relations Intern
2nd Year, Political Science Major and Global Studies and Asian American Studies Minor
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Three fun facts about me:
1) I love to run
2) I’m obsessed with corn
3) I’ve been quarantine baking with my roommates a lot!
Kaley Qin
Program Coordinator Intern
1st Year, Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Major
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Fun Facts About Me:
1) My ideal vacation would be packed with adventures like swimming with sharks.
2) I love watching movies and my favorite movies are Inception, Fight Club, and Mean Girls.
3) I have a turtle named Beans Lightning McQueen.
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Kimiya Ghassemzadeh
Tutor Relations Intern
1st Year, Biology Majors
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I love going on runs and finding new food places to try! I’ve also played piano all my life, and I love to use it as an outlet to express myself creatively! I’m so excited to work with our LASEO tutors and students!
Joseph Zaghi
Finance Intern
1st Year, Business Economics Major
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I love playing basketball and tennis. My favorite candy is pull apart Twizzlers, and I got my black belt in martial arts in middle school.
Karina Pineda
Program Coordinator Intern
1st Year, Political Science & Geography Majors
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I became a vegetarian 6 months ago because I watched the documentary Food Inc! I also picked up running and baking during quarantine. My favorite show is the office, but recently I have gotten into K-dramas.
Mira-Jane Higashihara
Tutor Relations Intern
1st Year, Biology Major and French Minor
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Whether it be exploring new places or watching a cozy movie at home, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am also a big fan of any Marvel movie and the Golden State Warriors (also anything UCLA related of course)! I look forward to every Friday at site and working with the students at Berendo Middle School.
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Annabel Li
Finance Intern
3rd Year, Environmental Science major, Environmental Engineering and Global Health minors
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In my free time, I like to read, do yoga, and go hiking! I enjoy learning about all aspects of environmental conservation and sustainability. I'm also part of the UCLA marching band!
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