EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Bowie Szeto
President
He/Him/His
Walnut, CA
Bowie Szeto is a third-year Business Economics major and Technology, Innovation, and Supply Chain minor. Growing up, he was exposed to a diverse perspective on professional life by observing his father, who was a photographer, and his mother, who was a business executive. Today, Bowie’s professional goals are formed by his constant search to balance creativity and stability within his career.
Professionally, Bowie plans to pursue a career in management consulting. Until then, he has strengthened his business acumen through multiple experiences as a Made TO Order manager at Triton Outfitters and as a Corporate Business Analyst intern at Ovilla Medical Group. Overall, Bowie has a passion for problem solving and would love to use consulting as a bridge between his professional and creative interests. For example, in the future he plans to consult for fashion companies, with one of his key goals being to minimize the harmful environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry.
In his free time, you’ll often find Bowie browsing through Pinterest looking for inspiration for his next sewing projects! Eight years ago, Bowie began to teach himself to sew, a journey that allowed him to express his creative vision through clothing. He also loves to explore new music, from genres ranging from indie to country. The soundtrack to his life accompanies his many spontaneous adventures to the beach and through the city. Whether it be thrifting at a local flea market or grabbing boba at 1 am, Bowie is extremely grateful to have found a family with Alpha Kappa Psi to experience his college years with.
Alexia Francisco
VP of Membership
She/Her/Hers
San Jose, CA
Alexia Francisco is a third year Chemical Engineering major with a background in Computer Science. Growing up in San Jose, CA, Alexia has become accustomed to a diverse , tech-oriented environment. Alexia values the work-life balance offered in the tech industry and aspires to work remotely, living in San Francisco, doing biotechnology or SWE.
Currently, Alexia is an Administrative Intern for the UCSD Department of Physics where she manages the social media content, website, and weekly events. Here she is able to combine her experience with React with tools like Meta Business Suite and Drupal. Additionally, Alexia is a Design Engineering Intern for AIChE's Portable Wind Power Project where she uses Fusion 360 and CAD to prototype the efficiency of wind turbines. Alexia's combined experiences have allowed her to determine her career trajectory and gain the professionalism and experience to achieve her aspirations.
In her free time, Alexia enjoys indulging in her creative interests. She relaxes by doing Gel X nails, listening to music, collecting blind box figurines, and studying at cafes. Alexia is happiest when she is able to express her personal aesthetic and spend time with her friends and family. Alpha Kappa Psi has given Alexia a diverse perspective on the professional and social world. She is truly grateful to have found her home away from home.
Satvik Bandi
VP of Administration
He/Him/His
Dublin, CA
Satvik is a third-year Bioengineering: Bioinformatics major. Born and raised in the Bay Area, he came to UCSD craving a fun environment where he could further deepen his passion for biomedical engineering and business. He enjoys solving complex problems and exploring new challenges.
Apart from this, Satvik enjoys playing card games, doing martial arts, and solving sudoku puzzles. He believes that these activities require persistence and creative thinking in order to complete which makes them all the more gratifying. He also spends his time working with the Xie Lab developing new applications to expedite drug development. In the future, he looks forward to working in the biotechnology industry.
Khushal Bhanderi
VP of Alumni Relations
He/Him/His
Danville, CA
Khushal Bhanderi! He’s a fourth-year Business Economics student, double minoring in Finance and Accounting. During every interaction, Khushal is always excited to learn something new and leave a meaningful and positive impact on the people around him.
Having interned at marketing and real estate media companies early in high school, Khushal knew he wanted to enter the field of business and entrepreneurship, particularly those related to real estate and technology. Despite his appreciation for these industries, Khushal is still considering careers in consulting and finance. After graduating, Khushal hopes to one day build his own company and eventually settle down in New York City. Eventually, Khushal wants to enter the sphere of public service as a politician on the state level. At some point, Khushal plans to dedicate most of his time to philanthropy focused on providing people will more access to education.
In his free time, Khushal enjoys snowboarding at Palisades in Lake Tahoe, watching classic indie and arthouse films, and spending time surfing with his friends at Black’s Beach. Since joining Alpha Kappa Psi, Khushal has found himself spending time with his fellow brothers who always encourage him to be the best version of himself, and he can’t wait for his next year with them at UCSD!
Leanna Li
VP of Business Development
She/Her/Hers
Shenzhen, China
Leanna Li is a third-year from Muir college majoring in Business Economics with a minor in Data Science. Growing up, Leanna has been exposed to a variety of cultures and environments. She lived in China for most of her life before she came to the States alone for school when she was 12. She is grateful for the experiences that allowed her to become who she is today. Professionally, Leanna is looking to pursue a career in the consulting industry. Her interest in business stems from her family and the fast-paced city environment she grew up in.
In her free time, Leanna loves exploring the little things in life and cherishes the present moment. She loves going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and listening to music on car rides. You can always spot Leanna trying out restaurants and finding boba spots with her brothers.
Kayla Chung
VP of Finance
She/Her/Hers
Fairfield, CA
Kayla Chung is a third-year Real Estate and Development major, minoring in Finance. Kayla values the importance of living life to the fullest and enjoying every beautiful moment life has to offer, especially with the people that she loves. Kindness and compassion are important virtues in her life that she strives to uphold. Her goal is to spread positivity in every interaction and aspect of her life.
Kayla’s interest in business stems from her upbringing. Growing up surrounded by entrepreneurs had a large impact on her, especially her parents who own their own coffee shop in Berkeley, California. Watching their love for coffee grow into a passion project and eventually, a real, physical, and successful business was extremely inspiring for her and helped her realize that whatever she does end up pursuing professionally, she wants it to be something she loves and is passionate about. Currently, Kayla is exploring her newfound passion in real estate and seeking opportunities to learn more about the field and grow outside of the classroom!
In her free time, Kayla enjoys playing video games, making unwise financial decisions at the mall, thrifting, spontaneous food and boba runs, attending concerts, playing badminton, working out, and baking sweet treats. Her happiest moments are always with her friends, whether that be through enjoying a good meal or singing their hearts out to early 2000s throwback songs during late-night drives. Joining Alpha Kappa Psi has helped Kayla grow both professionally and personally in so many ways and she is beyond grateful to have found such a loving and inspiring community of people to call family. She has made so many amazing and memorable memories in her time with her brothers so far and is looking forward to making many more in the years to come.
Aaron Moon
VP of Public Relations & Marketing
He/Him/His
Aliso Viejo, CA
Aaron is a fourth-year Cognitive Science major specializing in Design and Interaction in Warren College. He was born in California, but lived most of his life relocating, having lived in different parts of Orange County, Virginia, and South Korea. While also growing up with a Spanish-immersion education, these experiences have shaped his diverse perspective on personal connections and lifestyle. With anything he does, Aaron hopes to learn something out of every experience and pursue new endeavors.
Professionally, Aaron is still discovering potential career possibilities, but is always seeking to take action in whatever he is interested in. Initially, he was planning on pursuing Software Engineering with a love for Web Development, but after joining Alpha Kappa Psi he was introduced to endless career opportunities only growing his passion for learning. With a new interest in UI/UX and Product Management, he hopes to pursue a career that allows him to use his wide range of skillsets and love for cross-functional collaboration.
Outside of his professional career, you will most likely find Aaron attempting to stay consistent at the gym or rock climbing. He loves to indulge in his food cravings by visiting his favorite restaurants and discovering new ones as well. He is happiest when creating new memories with his friends and family. Through Alpha Kappa Psi, he has been able to grow tremendously professionally and in his personal life. He is ever-so thankful to his brothers for all their love and support and can't wait to create more memories with them.
Lucia Nguyen
VP of Brotherhood
She/Her/Hers
Garden Grove, CA
Lucy Nguyen is a fourth year Business Psychology major who was born and raised in Orange County. Living by the values of compassion and empathy that her family taught her growing up, she applies those to her constant journey of being the best version of herself she can be.
Lucy wanted to find a career that would allow her to balance her passions with practicality. She believes that anything is achievable with passion and drive and hopes to graduate and pursue a future in several big cities, especially in New York. Though she is still exploring business as a whole, she devotes her life to making her family proud and giving back to them and her community back home.
In her free time, Lucy loves to spend time with the people she loves, whether it be going out on exciting day trips and being spontaneous, or staying in and cooking to her favorite songs with her friends. Otherwise, you can find her driving throughout San Diego to find a coffee paired with her favorite sweet treat. She rushed Alpha Kappa Psi to find a community in San Diego after transferring, and cherishes the close relationships and support she has found in the brotherhood during her time here.
VP of Judicial Affairs
Jessie Liu
She/Her/Hers
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Jessie is a fourth year in Sixth College studying Business Economics and minoring in Real Estate Development. From Vancouver, Canada, she moved to California for college to push herself out of her comfort zone. Eager to gain new experiences, cultivate new friendships, and grow professionally, San Diego has helped her explore all her curiosities. She is always open to learning new things and taking risky and impulsive but rewarding opportunities. Growing up in a business-oriented family, she looks forward to combining her problem solving intuitions and her love for social change.
Career wise, Jessie is interested in finding the intersectionality between her several passions. Having worked as a bus girl to starting her own organization, Boss-Up, she loves to give all of her interests a shot, even if she fails. Currently she is looking to further her intrest in Real Estate Development and Fashion. She hopes that whatever she commits to in the future will fuflfill not only her but the world she lives in.