ASB Members (Positions, Bios, & Emails)

 

Advisors: Michelle Fox and Brianna Smith

Accountant: Dawn Jan

DHH Interpreter: Kathy Bodewig

 

ASB Members:

President: Varin Gupta

Greetings trojans! I'm immensely excited and honored to serve as your ASB president for this upcoming school year. Along with the rest of ASB, I aim to cultivate a meaningful campus experience for every student here at UHS. Through arts, athletics, or academics, every trojan deserves their school's utmost support as they pursue what they find fulfilling. Together, we can create an uplifting environment, encouraging students to make their mark.

Fun Facts: I've flown a plane, I've had a splinter in my hand since Kindergarten, and my favorite band is ELO.

Email: presidentuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Varin Photo

Vice President: Ryan Shrivastava

As Vice President, I am to bridge the gap between the student body and administration, so both parties best interests are represented on campus. It is also a goal of mine to help connect every student with a new aspect of UNI, that they find themselves in, and I aim to utilize councils to expose the student body to the many wonderful things this school has to offer. I love UNI and I want to see the students find their place in our wonderful school!

Fun Facts: I’ve eaten alligator and goat brain before, I’ve been to every continent but Antarctica, and I’ve read every Dune book.

Email: vicepresidentuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Ryan Photo

Clubs Commissioner: Bruno Rodriguez Diaz

Hey Trojans! I'm so proud of our expansive and diverse clubs community, which is a chance for every trojan to explore their interests, make friends, and find their niche. Beyond fostering an active, tight-knit community, I'm hoping to clarify complicated club responsibilities and bolster visibility for new and small clubs.

Fun Facts: I went to Chinese school for a year (but I don't remember anything), I lived in Mexico during the pandemic, and I eat tortillas everyday.

Email: clubsuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Bruno Photo

Boys’ Sports Commissioner: Eithar Takesh

As Boys Sports Commissioner, I will shift the stigma surrounding the sports at UNI from a lackluster hobby to a way of life and a core part of every student. I strive to rebuild the Trojan Army with new creative events that will strengthen our community as a whole. Whether it be watching our hype gows or getting you and your sport represented, I will work with our Girls Sports Commissioner to create a new culture for athletics at our school.

Fun Facts: I’m left Handed, I’ve lived in 3 continents and my name means to love someone more then yourself in arabic.

Email: sportscommissionersuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Eithar Photo

Girls’ Sports Commissioner: Riley Hertstein

I hope to make female athletes feel recognized and supported in their sports by spotlighting their achievements, publicizing their games, and getting as many trojans to cheer on our amazing athletes as possible. We have such talented athletes of all grades that deserve to have their stories heard which I plan to do whether you're an upper or lower classman.

Fun Facts: 1. I helped found the girls' flag football team 2. I broke my arm three times. 3. My right thumb doesn't bend

Email: sportscommissionersuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Riley Photo

Spirit and Rally Commissioner: Ayden Agahi

My goal for this year is to get every single student involved in school spirit whether it be at sports games, lunchfests, or even every day school life.

Fun Facts: 1. You might think i’m yelling at you, but that’s my normal voice, 2. I love buying and wearing hoodies even when it’s hot, cuz i always bring that drip. 3. If I don’t lose my voice doing my job, i don’t think i’m doing it right

Email: spirituhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Ayden Photo

Student Activities Coordinator: Alec Apelian

My goal is to always be innovating the way we do things at UNI, whether that's reshaping current school events or creating totally new ones. I believe that everyone should experience everything UNI has to offer and be an active participant in their very own high school.

Fun Facts: I’m 6’7”, I collect vinyl records, I like racing cars in my free time

Email: sacuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Alec Photo

Senior Class President: Mark Kim

As Senior Class President my goal is to unite our senior class. I aim to make our last year here as enjoyable and memorable as possible. I want our graduating class to be able to look back on this year in the future and be able to smile on all the fond memories and bonds they created here at UNI. Class of 2024 stays on top!

Fun Facts: I love building car Legos, I am a LAX god, and my favorite artist is Brent

Email: uniclassof2024@gmail.com

Image
Mark Kim

Senior Class Vice President: Chiara Rignot

My goal for this year is to bring together our senior class of 2024 for their final year in high school. I want to take criticism and learn from my past years on leadership to ensure the best possible senior year. I want to help the class of 2024 make their mark on UNI before we all have to leave.

Fun Facts: I have 2 pet ducks, My favorite movie is La La Land, and I can speak 3 languages

Email: uniclassof2024@gmail.com

Image
Chiara Photo

Senior Class Vice President: Max Dreben

As one of the Senior Class Vice Presidents, I want to make this year extremely memorable for our entire class. I aim to further the bond between the Seniors, and encourage friendly competition with the other classes. For our last year, I hope our school events bring more students than ever before.

Fun Facts: I'm half Japanese, my favorite show is Entourage, and I used to play ice hockey.

Email: uniclassof2024@gmail.com

Image
Max Photo

Junior Class President: Evan Zhong

 

YO UNI mullet season is back baby!! We’ll keep the business in front, take care of a lil Spirit Week, Unilympics, and other class traditions, but still have the party and hype in the back. My goal as President of the Class of 25 is to continue to foster our class' culture of innovation as well as improve our traditions. We will use our resources to connect with more of our class, staff, and local communities on deeper levels and recreate the traditional community-heavy Uni culture we are known for.

Fun Facts: starting a hair salon, go see our Uni Tennis boys for yourself, have a diamond face shape

Email: universityclass25@gmail.com

Image
Evan Photo

Junior Class Vice President: Ally Kim

I aim to foster a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment for our class! My goals are to ensure that our class feels supported through our class events and feels proud to be part of our class.

Fun Facts: I lived in Korea for 3 years, I love dancing, and I love to spread positivity!

Email: universityclass25@gmail.com

Image
Ally Photo

Junior Class Vice President: Chloe Tsai

Hey uni!! My main goals for this year are to start new traditions, expose all of class of 2025 with ways they can get involved with the school, and to expand our class involvement beyond council. I want to help people make new relationships and fun memories while in participating in what our school has to offer, especially during this stressful period of our high school careers. As this year goes on, I want class of 2025 to look back on their junior year and to think of it as something memorable and meaningful.

Fun Facts: I love to bake but I am terrible at cooking, I draw and paint in my free time, and I’ve gotten stung by bees 8 times.

Email: universityclass25@gmail.com

Image
Chloe Photo

Sophomore Class President: Kiran Nanda

HEY TROJANS!! My name is Kiran, and I am beyond excited to serve as Sophomore Class President this year. My goal is to take everything I learned from ASB last year and apply it to this year, making sure the Class of 26 has the best sophomore year imaginable. I will strive to make sure 26 brings their all to events like Spirit Week, Unilympics, and our first-class service projects taking place throughout the year. Watch out UNI 26 doesn't play... LETS GO SOPHOMORES!!

Fun Facts: 1) I love matcha 2) My favorite sport is skiing, I have been doing it since I was 3 years old 3) For some reason I can never finish a show series no matter how much I like it

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

Image
Kiran Photo

Sophomore Class Vice President: Natalie Thomas

Hey guys!! I’m so excited to be your Sophomore Class VP this year! My goal is to bring a stronger sense of community across our whole class. On top of that I really want to grow the participation for school events and make sure everyone feels recognized for their hard work and dedication towards our class. This year is going to be so exciting and fun for all of us!

Fun Facts: My fav ice cream flavor is cookies and cream, I’m terrified of roller coasters, and I bleached my hair myself at home once.

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

Image
Natalie Photo

Sophomore Class Vice President: Zion Barreto

I want our class to be as hype as possible and to ensure pride in being the Class of 26

Fun Facts: I was born and raised in Brazil, my favorite rapper is j. cole, I love surfing

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

Image
Zion Photo

Freshman Class President: Ayla Agahi

Whats up Trojans! I'm Ayla Agahi and I am thrilled to be your Freshmen Class President. My objective is to encourage all students to participate in school wide events, and take pride in being a Trojan! I aim to unite our school and allow every student to make the most out of their time in high school!

Fun Facts: I play golf and soccer, I love burgers and kabobs, and my favorite artist is Lauryn Hill.

Email: uniclassof27@gmail.com

Image
Ayla Photo

Freshman Class Vice President: Sophia Weinberg

Hey Trojans! My goal as Vice President is to create an outstanding freshman year, laying a strong foundation for the rest of our Uni experience. I hope to make sure everyone ultimately feels welcomed, involved, and connected at school. Let’s have fun, leave everything we got out there, and show everyone who the class of ‘27 is!

Fun Facts: I’ve played softball in 3 different countries, my favorite food is shabu shabu, and I am a mix of 10 different ethnicities.

Email: uniclassof27@gmail.com

Image
Sophia Photo

Technology Commissioner: Jun Choi

What's up Uni! I want to create an organized and accessible online and offline experience for all students by managing and updating the UniConnect app and the uhsasb.com website and smoothly running school events, bringing hype, energy, and school spirit to the student body.

Fun Facts: I am on Varsity cross country and track, I like to dance, and I've hit Immortal 3 in VALORANT!

Email: techuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Jun Photo

Secretary: Sanghyuk Im

This year, my goal is to keep ASB running smoothly, effectively, and efficiently. I will do this by staying organized and on top of things, making sure that communication is clear and concise with transparency, and assisting other ASB members. I also hope to be an accessible member of ASB that can help the student body make the most out of their high school experience.

Fun Facts: 6'2'' Demigod Specimen, I have 12 high school tennis titles, and I'm Diamond 1 on Siege.

Email: secretaryuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Sang Photo

Fine Arts Commissioner: Elizabeth Choi

As one of your Fine Arts Commissioners, I want to proactively highlight underrepresented arts and call attention to all Uni artists through showcases, artist spotlights, and more. I hope that every individual can find an art through which they can best express their creative side. I am incredibly grateful for the enriching experiences the Uni arts program has provided me, and I aspire to foster that same home to others through the visual and performing arts community.

Fun Facts: I was born in Chicago, my personality type changes between ESTP and ESFP, and I am an avid Snoopy enthusiast!

Email: fineartsuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Elizabeth Photo

Fine Arts Commissioner: Sophia Kurani

Hi Trojans! Im so excited to serve as one of your Fine Arts Commissioners. This year I want to offer all students the opportunity to explore Uni’s Art Core and discover their passions regardless of their background, skill level, or interests.

Fun Facts: I’m left handed, I always have a tube of aquaphor on me, and I love the movie Coraline.

Email: fineartsuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Sophia Photo

Trojan Army Liaison: Adrian Nguyen

What’s up Uni. I’m Adrian and I’m this years Trojan Army Liaison. I look forward to serving our school and bringing the hype everywhere I go.

Fun Facts: I am 6 foot 4, I can bench 405, and I have a 2500 chess rating

Email: trojanarmyuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Adrian Photo

Trojan Army Liaison: Handersen Lee

What's up UNI! My name is Handersen Lee and I am one of your trojan army liaisons this year. My goal for this year is to create unforgettable memories with you all and to really leave a mark as the highlight of spirit and hype here at UNI. Especially at football games but not limited to them, I want to encourage everybody at UNI to join in on this incredibly experience. Let's make this year a year to remember.

Fun Facts: I swim a LOT, I enjoy drawing/doodling, and I'm a twin

Email: trojanarmyuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Handersen Photo

Publicity Coordinator: Carmen Cruz

My goal is to expand Uni’s social media presence this year and be more active in providing the student body with information through social media! I’m super excited to for this year!!

Fun Facts: I’ve been to 8+ countries outside of the US, I don’t like pickles, and I love frozen bananas and rolled ice cream!!

Email: publicityuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Carmen Photo

Publicity Coordinator: Karolyn Maeda

As one of the publicity coordinators, I hope to create cohesive and interactive posts that effectively communicate important information and events to our community. My goals for the year are to help make ASB more accessible through social media and highlight the wonderful people who create a sense of community at Uni.

Fun Facts: I run cross country and track, I have a guinea pig named Willow, and my favorite album is Solar Power by Lorde.

Email: publicityuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Karolyn Photo

Staff and Parent Liaison: Mia Ledbetter

Whats up Trojans? Im Mia and I’m one your STAPLs. I want to be able to build stronger bonds and better communication within the staff/parents and students. Also, I plan to make the staff members feel heard and apart of the UNI experience. Additionally, have all students know that they have outlets to any situation through staff members. I want to use the resources this campus holds to achieve my goals and make my mark here at UNI.

Fun Facts: I work for a nonprofit (PIHP), I've been dancing since I was two years old, I have a tattoo

Email: staffparentuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Mia Photo

Staff and Parent Liaison: Shuba Senthilkumar

What's up Trojans, I'm Shuba Senthilkumar, a junior. As STAPLs, we hope to establish a stronger student-staff connection throughout this year by holding engaging activities to interact with teachers. Additionally, we aim to shine more light on our incredibly hard-working and dedicated support staff (admin, security, custodians, counselors, etc.) I hope you all will be able to see through ASB’s perspective, that is, how much they care about the school and you, the students, because they truly are one of your greatest supporters. I also hope to take part in leading you guys through the best year. Bleed Blue!

Fun Facts: I love eating potatoes (in any form, raw excluded), I love when people randomly talk to me, I strongly believe purple is the superior color.

Email: staffparentuhsasb@iusd.org

Image
Shuba Photo

Student Wellness and Life Commissioner: Julia Shabanie

I want to promote an healthier perception of wellness at our school. Wellness doesn’t mean never facing problems; it means tackling our problems in healthy ways! I hope to bring attention to the resources we have this year, but also want to implement ideas and suggestions from students themselves. The goals Rowan and I have can only be accomplished by giving students their own voices.

Fun Facts: I am on water polo! This has shaped my entire high school experience and has given me stability and support. I also had the pleasure of being a performer for Irvine Talks last year, and am Performance Chair (board position) this year. Lastly, I am a huge Cage the Elephant fan.

Email: wellnessuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Julia Photo

Student Wellness and Life Commissioner: Rowan Olson

Hi Trojans! I’m Rowan, and this year, I am so, so excited to be working with Julia to help you feel as safe and supported as possible. We are looking forward to collaborating with groups all across campus to create wellness events, Univision segments, student forums, and more that will be meaningful for you. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time with questions or feedback!

Fun Facts: Some fun facts about me are that I lived in Colorado for six years, I have a streak of naturally white hair on the top of my head that looks something like Anna’s hair from Frozen, and I play midfield on the girls lacrosse team!

Email: wellnessuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Rowan Photo

Service Project Commissioner: Abby Weiland

As one of the Service Project Commissioners, I aim to make community service a bigger part of Uni’s culture. By partnering with clubs on campus and making service drives more accessible to the student body, I hope to help students recognize the positive impact that they can have on others. Ultimately, I am excited to give each student the opportunity to make their mark within the community.

Fun Facts: 1.yelp is my most used app. 2.i prefer sunrises to sunsets. 3.skiing is my favorite form of exercise.

Email: serviceuhasb@gmail.com

Image
Abby Photo

Service Project Commissioner: Jesse Niedwick

Hi Trojans! As one of your Service Commissioners this year, I strive to give back to the community in unique ways. We plan to partner with foundations that are found locally in Orange County and give to their needs. I can't wait to see the difference in the community UHS makes this year!

Fun Facts: I prefer winter over summer, I go on walks & I love good food.

Email: serviceuhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Jesse Photo

Treasurer: Arya Sajadi 

Hey Uni! As one of the ASB Treasurers this year, I want to financially support the student body and clubs across campus to keep Uni a fun and diverse place to be! I strongly hope to help people express their interests and build a community that is open and well-financed. Every student deserves the opportunity to make their mark and leave a lasting impact!

Fun Facts: I love horror movies, I have a pet dog, and I hate heights but I love rollercoasters.

Email: treasureruhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Arya Photo

Treasurer: Poorvi Kheni

As one of the Treasurers, I hope to increase the coherence of ASB and Club finances so they can pursue their goals without concern for the technicalities. Built on strong communication, I aim to foster a community that feels supported and at ease to reach out with any inquiries. Whether it’s students or advisors, I will make myself available to help work through your financial or individual endeavors.

Fun Facts: I can speak three languages, I’m not a fan of chocolate, and I’ve interned at the hospital I was born in.

Email: treasureruhsasb@gmail.com

Image
Poorvi Photo

DHH Representative: Joshua McGowan

My goal is make DHH feel home in this school

Fun Facts: 1. I love read South Korea, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint (novel) 2. Pro Gamer Minecraft 3. Love to stay home

Email: uhsasbdhh@gmail.com

Image
Joshua Photo

DHH Representative: Cindy Rodriguez

Hi Trojans! I'm Cindy and I'm so thrilled to be your DHH Representative! As one of your DHH Representatives, I hope we can bring everyone out of their comfort zones to make their school year more exciting! My goal is to encourage everyone, including DHH, to create new friendships that would never be broken! We, Trojans, need each other strive and thrive together! If you need anything, contact me! Go Blue!

Fun Facts: I’m Mexican but I don’t know Spanish. I hate cats and I have two cats. I only drink scented water.

Email: uhsasbdhh@gmail.com

Image
Cindy Photo