Chloe Wong
Co-President
Hi everyone! I’m Chloe (she/her/hers), a fourth-year Human Biology major! My hometown is Honolulu, HI, and some of my hobbies include golfing, baking/cooking, thrifting, hiking, and going to the beach! If you are ever interested in these activities or have any recommendations, please let me know!
MEMO initially piqued my interest due to the opportunity to travel abroad and local community service opportunities. Moreover, as an incoming Biology student unsure about medical school, I wanted to interact with and listen to my peers' experiences and thoughts to help give insight into future career paths. I attribute M.E.M.O to helping me decide to pursue medical school. However, even if you aren't pre-med (or pre-health actually) listening to everyone’s stories, experiences, and insights here at M.E.M.O has always been a joy! I have learned a lot, received great professional and personal advice, and made amazing friends. The community created at M.E.M.O was ultimately the driving reason for my dedicated involvement. The warmhearted, lively, and accepting community has been an integral part of my college experience that I have thoroughly enjoyed. No matter what aspect entices you — going abroad, volunteering, mentorship, or something else — I hope you decide to give M.E.M.O a chance! We’re so excited to see our returning and new members alike! Cheers to more amazing MEMOries <3!
Siana Scheidegger
Co-President
Hello everyone! My name is Siana Scheidegger (she/hers) and I am a 4th year Human Biology major. I’m from San Diego so I love all things beach–surfing, swimming, sunsets, and beach volleyball! I’m a very outdoorsy person so I love going on hikes, traveling, and appreciating pretty views. During my free time I enjoy reading, crocheting, listening to music, and checking out thrift stores for good deals. When I’m busy with school work, I love to study at new cafes..
When I joined MEMO near the end of my freshman year, I was nervous it would be hard to make friends since clubs seemed so intimidating to me. MEMO exceeded my expectations when I walked in for the first time, and was greeted by someone who was already interested in getting to know me. Although I joined MEMO because of my passion both for healthcare and serving the community, I stayed because of the welcoming environment, genuine friendships, and support in my healthcare journey. While volunteering is one of my favorite aspects of MEMO, I have also gained so much beneficial knowledge of different health professions, medical skills, and the path to becoming a healthcare provider. I also can’t go without mentioning all the socials, fundraisers, and meetings where I get to spend time with all the wonderful people in MEMO. I am so excited to see what 2024-2025 has in store for MEMO this year, and can’t wait to make so many more fun memories with MEMObers, both new and returning!
Anh Nguyen
Co-Public Relations & Social Chair
Hi everyone! My name is Anh, and I’m a 4th year Public Health Science major at UCI (pronouns: she/her). A little about me—I love staying active, but I also enjoy balancing that with time to relax at home! Some of my favorite activities include playing tennis, crocheting, needle felting, hiking, going to the gym, hanging out at the beach, and, of course, spending time with friends and family and going thrifting.
What attracted me to MEMO was the mission trip. I was born in a country where access to healthcare is limited, and I’ve always wanted to return and help people who are still in that situation. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to move to America, receive a free education, and gain so many opportunities to learn skills that would allow me to serve those who aren’t as fortunate. Many people don’t have the access I do—whether it’s to education or something as simple as being able to see a doctor for a check-up. I feel privileged to have learned so much and want to use that knowledge to give back, and MEMO has been the perfect outlet to do so.
What made me stay? The friendships I’ve built here are amazing. Not only did I make friends to take classes with, but I also met people who are there to support me, both academically and personally. I’ve connected with inspiring individuals who have been incredibly supportive in everything I do. Volunteering became more than just a social responsibility—it became something I could do with my friends (a perfect way to kill two birds with one stone!). MEMO has also helped me prepare for PA school and connected me with mentors who are guiding me on that path. On top of all that, I love being able to serve my local community by helping people get access to healthcare, especially since I come from a low-income family and know firsthand how much of a difference it can make.
Overall, I joined last year, and now I get to be on board and help facilitate that same experience for others. MEMO has given me so much, and I’m excited to help others get even more out of it!
Kalvin Nguyen
Co-Public Relations & Social Chair
Hey, hey, hey! My name is Kalvin Nguyen (he/him) and I am a 4th year Psychology major. I have lived in OC for my whole life. I moved around in OC a few times, but I would say my hometown is Westminster in the Little Saigon area. In my free time, I like playing video games, swimming, going to get boba (If you have any boba recs let me know >w<), and have been slowly growing a blind box addiction. When I’m not doing those things, I like to wallow in the despair of existential dread… I mean watch YouTube videos, shows, and streams :D. Though I am an introvert, I still look forward to meeting new people and exploring new things!!!
I joined M.E.M.O back in Winter Quarter of my freshmen year. I was looking for ways to get involved with the community, find volunteer opportunities, and get some medical and health experience for my future career prospects, and that’s when I stumbled into M.E.M.O. At first, I was a little intimidated because I heard about the notorious pre-med and pre-health communities at UCI, but, to my surprise, some MEMObers (who have since graduated) talked to me and helped welcome me. Ever since then, I have met and gotten to know so many wonderful, hard-working, and inspiring people in M.E.M.O. Though I was initially attracted by all the service opportunities, such as health fairs, the M.E.M.O Gala, and the mission trip, and workshops M.E.M.O had, I truly stayed due to the amazing community that made every Thursday something to look forward to. Through it all, M.E.M.O has helped my introverted homebody learn so many things from different healthcare professions to breaking out of my shell and comfort zone. M.E.M.O has been an important and indispensable part of my college experience, and I hope it will continue to be for future MEMObers! I can’t wait for all the M.E.M.O. fun and antics for this year and beyond!!! ヾ(●ω●)ノ
Andrew Tu
Co-Fundraising Chair
Hello everyone! My name is Andrew Tu (he/him) and I am a 3rd year Biological Sciences major. I lived in San Jose all my life, and it's honestly my favorite place in the world. I’m very much a homebody, and there is nothing I would enjoy more than being able to be back at home hanging out with my family. In my free time, you will definitely find me either Facetiming my girlfriend, playing basketball, or watching Netflix. I hope you can see the homebody aspect I was talking about.
When I joined MEMO during the end of my freshmen year, I had no idea what to expect since I was extremely reserved and quite literally only found out about MEMO from my friends. However, as soon as I went to a meeting, I could tell that this environment was one that I would love to be a part of. Yes, all the service events, opportunities, and resources MEMO were what drew me in, but when someone asks me what my favorite part is about MEMO, my immediate response is always its community. Every person I have met in MEMO tries their best to make you feel at home, and it was honestly hard to remember that I was a newcomer at times. Thanks to the opportunities MEMO has provided me and the people I have met, I have been able to learn some invaluable lessons and gain very memorable experiences. All that MEMO has given me and taught me has led me to want to give back, which is the reason for my desire to be involved. MEMO will always be a part of my college journey, and I want to help it become part of other people’s journey. It’s okay to be afraid to take the first step, but just know the people you’ll meet here in MEMO are happy to walk alongside you for every step after!
Ryan Huynh
Co-Fundraising Chair
Hey there! My name is Ryan (he/him) and I’m a 3rd year Human Biology major on the premed track. My one and only hometown is Chino Hills, CA, where I grew up on a ton of late night video gaming, sports, national park trips, and some good ole Viet food. Nowadays, I like to play basketball, go on leisure walks, try out recipes, and be an absolute academic unit. Really though, you can ask me to do anything and I’d be willing to try. Boba? Movies? Camping? Late-night trip? I’m there. Some other things I like are Thai food, RnB or chill music, hiking, and hanging out with my dog.
The beautiful thing about M.E.M.O. is that you can come in looking for opportunities and resources to either help the community, guide your pre-health experience, or just connect with like-minded peers, and you’ll find no shortage of any of that. When I went looking for a pre-health club, my criteria was an active club with some volunteering opportunities, cool medical lessons, and a decent student population. The very first meeting I attended, I met the co-president, learned about different health careers, and was actively recruited to M.E.M.O.’s soon-to-be intramural basketball team. The very first meeting. From then on, I never had regrets about my choice. I was all over the place volunteering at the Westminster City Senior Center, working health fairs, helping run a whole gala event, and competing to help my fam win some points. M.E.M.O. is all about serving the underserved community, but it does such a great job of taking care of the community it has here at UCI. I mean, look at everyone else’s bio and see that I’m not lying. No matter if you need medical experience, volunteering opportunities, guidance, or a friend, M.E.M.O. offers it all to you in the biggest way possible, and that’s what makes it so beautiful.
I joined Memo in the beginning of my 3rd year and I was instantly hooked by how friendly and welcoming everyone was. Memo provided many volunteer opportunities from health fairs, food harvest and education to grade schoolers that allowed me to get experience and make a difference in the community. Through getting involved I was able to create many friendships that I am forever grateful to memo for. Being pretty introverted before joining, Memo helped me break out of my shell and helped me find a place I could look forward to after a long week of classes and work. Before I knew it the first year of Memo passed by in a flash but I am SUPER excited for this upcoming year and the many MEMOries to be made with all of y’all!
Ngoc (Nina) Nguyen
Co-Sponsorship Chair
Hi hi! My name is Ngoc Nguyen (she/her/hers), but I also go by Nina. I’m a 4th year Psychology major, currently on the premed track. I am from the East Bay but I was born in Vietnam, so I guess I have two hometowns. If anyone would like to practice their Vietnamese with me, please feel free to do so because I also need to practice mine. My hobbies always seem to be changing, but my current ones are building legos, listening to music, and watching horror game playthroughs. I am also into anime, kdramas (or any asian drama really), and kpop and am always looking for recommendations, so please suggest some of your favorites to me! I am usually down for hanging out, whether it is getting food, going to amusement parks, or karaoke, or anything really, as long as it’s fun ^v^.
My reason for joining MEMO is probably similar to everyone else. I felt very connected with MEMO’s mission statement, which is to serve underserved communities locally and abroad in Vietnam. I always look for a chance to be able to give back to the community, and MEMO is the very place that provided me with such opportunities. Additionally, MEMO also offered me a very welcoming place to go to every Thursday, and has really helped me be more social and make a lot of new friends during my first year, when I was most anxious about everything. I will always remember my first MEMO meeting when I dragged my roommate along because I was so nervous, but I was immediately welcomed by a board member, who has now graduated. From then, MEMO has continued to help me create many precious MEMOries (haha…sorry), ones that I would like to keep for as long as I can. My college experiences would truly have not been the same without MEMO, so I hope that all MEMObers this year, new and returning, will be able to enjoy their time at MEMO!
My reason for joining MEMO is probably similar to everyone else. I felt very connected with MEMO’s mission statement, which is to serve underserved communities locally and abroad in Vietnam. I always look for a chance to be able to give back to the community, and MEMO is the very place that provided me with such opportunities. Additionally, MEMO also offered me a very welcoming place to go to every Thursday, and has really helped me be more social and make a lot of new friends during my first year, when I was most anxious about everything. I will always remember my first MEMO meeting when I dragged my roommate along because I was so nervous, but I was immediately welcomed by a board member, who have now graduated. From then, MEMO has continued to help me create many precious MEMOries (haha…sorry), ones that I would like to keep for as long as I could. My college experiences would truly have not been the same without MEMO, so I hope that all MEMObers this year, new and returning, will be able to enjoy their time at MEMO!
Bill Bui
Co-Sponsorship Chair
Hello everyone! My name is Bill Bui (he/him) and I am a 4th year Human Biology major. I grew up in Fountain Valley so I know the OC area decently well. My free time is usually spent going on hikes, reading, or binging something on Netflix or Crunchyroll. My all time favorite comfort food is ramen (the authentic one) cause nothing beats a bowl of ramen after an exhausting day. You’ll probably at some point during the general meetings catch me munching on some assortment of nuts whether that be cashews, almonds, or pistachio as it is my go-to snack.
I first heard about MEMO way back from an older friend of mine who attended UCI at the time. Like many others, what caught my attention was the opportunity to be a part of the mission trip abroad in Vietnam. I initially attended MEMO to learn more about the mission trip, but ended up also learning about MEMO’s mission statement and found out that the organization had so much more to offer than just the mission trip. Whether it’s volunteering at health fairs, medical clinics, retirement homes, or mission trips, MEMO has it all. Joining MEMO has allowed me to gain a much understanding of healthcare as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the community. Not only that, but some of the most meaningful connections and people I’ve met have been thanks to MEMO. MEMO gives you the resources and connections you need to succeed and all you have to do is take it. Whether you’re looking for a pre-med club, or just wanting to meet new people, joining MEMO is a great opportunity to do so. If you decide to give MEMO a chance and come check it out, you’ll find out how welcoming and warm the people in MEMO are.
With that being said, I’m excited to see what MEMO accomplishes this year and the opportunity to meet many new faces.
Joseph Si
Co-Outreach Chair
Hi! My name is Joseph (he/him) and I am a 4th year Human Biology major. I was born and raised in the East Bay so I love the cold. I like to stay active so I try to workout as often as I can and I love to play basketball (I’m getting better). When I have the free time, I like to play Squadbusters or Valorant. I also love hanging out with my friends and doing things spontaneously, definitely a go with the flow kind of person. Another thing is that I like to make interactions awkward because I think it’s funny.
I joined M.E.M.O in the Spring Quarter of my freshman year. I remember telling myself every quarter that I’ll attend one of the meetings but kept pushing it off each quarter. Something that held me back from joining earlier was the intimidation of having to initiate conversations because I thought it would be weird if I went and didn’t talk to anyone. But, when I attended my first meeting it was really welcoming and friendly. Everyone was willing to strike a conservation with me and just get to know me which I thought was really sweet. This was my reason to continue attending meetings and the reason I was able to form the community I have with my friends today. There are definitely many opportunities and services to help local and abroad that M.E.M.O provides its members, all of which are amazing. But, the main thing that attracted me to this club is definitely the community. I’m looking forward to what the school year has to offer and can’t wait to get to know you all!
Alicia Lin
Co-Outreach Chair
Hello everyone! My name is Alicia (she/her/hers) and I am a 4th year Neurobiology major. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley of LA with my black cat Amao (P.S. she is very cute, ask me for pics). Two of my biggest hobbies are making art and playing video games. My favorite video games are JRPGs as well as gacha games such as Honkai Star Rail; feel free to ask for my UID!
Like many incoming students, I had joined M.E.M.O. with the prospect of gaining professional experience. Not only did I gain valuable opportunities such as volunteering as a dental assistant during health fairs and getting connected to medical students with a treasure trove of experiences to share, but I became more confident in what I wanted to do with my time in college. I found out through Project S.H.U.E., for instance, that I enjoy teaching younger students about educational topics such as nutrition and exercise, especially by making fun and interactive activities. The best thing about M.E.M.O., in my opinion, is that the hard work comes with fun– there’s plenty of Fam events and socials to meet new people, and for the foodies, there’s tons of delicious fundraisers to try out with friends. Although I joined for career enrichment, I stayed for the fun memories. I know every new MEMOber can look forward to doing the same!
Alex Nguyen
Co-Outreach Chair
Heyo! I’m Alex Nguyen (he/him), currently a second-year BioSci student at UCI. I grew up in Dallas and other parts of Texas before moving to San Diego, California at the end of middle school. I’ve fallen in love with the California lifestyle – y’all got some great weather and plenty of outdoor activities — but whenever there’s a break, you can find me back in Texas spending time with family. My hobbies include playing video games (Overwatch, League, CS2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate), learning new pieces on the piano (classical, ragtimes, and original soundtracks), and also physical activities (weight lifting and swimming). As a “live to eat” rather than an “eat to live” kind of person I appreciate all kinds of foods. My favorite food is for sure a medium rare ribeye steak…. or sometimes I’m feeling some fresh sashimi… no, it has to be a spicy red curry…. scratch that maybe a crispy bánh xèo. Honestly, I can't choose a single favorite, it just depends on how I’m feeling. If you’ve got a new food spot recommendation, hit me up!
When I was a first-year student (just last year!) navigating a new environment, I actively sought a community and explored various clubs, but none resonated with me like MEMO did. Initially, it was the presentation about our annual mission trip to Vietnam that caught my attention, but upon attending the first general meeting, I also learned about the numerous volunteering opportunities and programs that supported our local community. From harvesting and distributing fresh produce, to educating children and seniors about nutrition and health, or participating in our multifaceted health fairs, MEMO has something for everyone. Not only are there all these volunteering opportunities to interact with others, but there are amazing social events that helped me leave my dorm room. When people ask me what was my most memorable (no pun this time haha) experience in my first year, one thing I mention is a beach bonfire social hosted by MEMO!! It was an amazing night with fun activities and food. Through MEMO you will learn applicable skills, have the opportunity to make a difference in our local community, and make everlasting relationships. Hope to see you at our meetings soon!