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2025-2026
Officers
Student Leaders
As officers, we’re a group of passionate students dedicated to creating a supportive and welcoming space for everyone interested in psychology. We organize fun events, offer academic and professional support, and help connect like-minded individuals. Whether you’re new to the group or a long-time member, we’re excited to have you with us and look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Maxon Jin
President
Major: Psychology B.S.
Career Goals: Psychotherapist
Hobbies: Hi everyone! I am a fourth year general psychology B.S. major that transferred to UCSD from a community college last year. Outside of school, I enjoy listening to music, playing my guitar, doing photography, playing all kinds of sports, chasing sunsets, and hanging out with friends and family. Please feel free to reach out to me for anything, I can't wait to meet everyone!​
Jaynne Quezada
Vice President
Major: Developmental Psychology
Career Goals: I hope to pursue a career in research, get my PhD, and eventually become a professor to teach and mentor students.
Hobbies: Hi everyone!! I'm a Developmental Psychology major in Sixth College. For fun I like watching shows and movies, reading a good book, and journaling when inspiration strikes. I also love spending time with my friends and family. I'm super excited to be your Vice President this year and get the opportunity to meet and chat with all of you! <3 ​
Megan Cheng
Secretary
Major: Psychology B.A.
Career Goals: Child and Teen Counseling Therapist
Hobbies: Hello! I'm a transfer student entering my fourth year as a Psychology B.A. major and a minor in Linguistics. Some hobbies I enjoy are reading, photography, anime, and various arts and crafts. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Takuya Kitamura
Treasurer
Major: Psychology B.S. with Specialization in Cognitive Psychology
Career Goals: Obtaining PhD and pursue as a memory scientist
Hobbies: Hi y'all, I'm a transfer student majoring in Psychology BS. with specialization in Cognitive Psychology. Outside of academia, I hang out with friends quite often, hitting the gym, and playing sports as table tennis, pickleball, climbing, etc. I also like reading books and manga in Japanese, so I love anime. I would love to see you all!!!!!!
Kimberly Mata
Member Coordinator
Major: Psychology
Career Goals: I am going to be a Marriage and Family Therapist!
Hobbies: My hobbies include junk journaling, crocheting, watching movies/shows (and logging them on Letterboxd), visiting cafes, and baking! I am also a Pinterest fanatic! I love good company and trying out new things whenever I get the chance. I look forward to meeting you all at our GBMs and socials. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟ​
Lynnea Conlay
Program Coordinator
Major: Clinical Psychology
Career Goals: Clinical Psychologist specializing in OCD treatment
Hobbies: Hi everyone! I am a third-year Clinical Psychology major and Dance minor. I enjoy dancing, reading, watching movies, listening to music, brainteasers, and pop culture.
Avani Uppalapati
Social Coordinator
Major: Clinical Psychology
Career Goals: Psychiatrist and MD (but maybe Mental Health Therapist or Behavior Analyst along the way)
Hobbies: I love love love the beach (to lay in the sun, to study, to play volleyball and spikeball with my nearest and dearest friends)! I love going around San Diego and finding the best eats, and I absolutely love sweets (I LOVE banana laffy taffy). And I love music! I’m very mainstream with my music with my favorite artists being Billie Eilish and Clairo. :p
Jessica Li
Publicist
Major: Psychology B.S.
Career Goals: I aspire to become a psychiatrist who not only provides accurate assessments and effective treatments, but also support patients through empathy and guidance.
Hobbies: Hi everyone! I am a second year general psychology major at ERC. In my free time, I enjoy making arts and crafts, playing badminton, playing the bamboo flute (a traditional Chinese instrument), watching anime and shows, and exploring new places!
Minju Kim
Historian
Major: Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience
Career Goals: PhD or MD
Hobbies: Hi everyone! I'm a third year CBN major. Outside of classes I enjoy drawing, puzzle games, singing, learning how to cook new foods, and rewatching my favorite shows. I love photography and I'm grateful for the opportunity as this year's historian to grow as a photographer alongside this amazing community. I'm excited to help create and capture memories we can all look back on!
Office Hours
Office hours are the perfect time to ask questions, get advice, or connect with us. Whether in person or on Zoom, we’re here to help with anything you need. Feel free to stop by – we’d love to hear from you!
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Location: Mandler 1500 (or via Zoom: Meeting ID: 293 396 4735)
Note: Office hours may vary during holidays.
