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Board of Directors
Hallie Yong
Co-Executive Director
University of Southern California, Class of 2024
Career Goal: Public Health Practitioner
Why M.E.M.O.is important to Hallie:
​“MEMO is important to me because it has truly shaped my worldview as an aspiring public health practitioner seeking to address health disparities that underprivileged communities experience, from inequitable access to cultural incompetence in healthcare. Volunteering with MEMO has shown me that in spite of the seemingly endless challenges in public health, even I, as just one person, can play a role in breaking down and overcoming these barriers.”
Joseph Si
Co-Executive Director
University of California, Irvine, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Physician
Why M.E.M.O. is important to Joseph:
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“MEMO represents the core of why I am pursuing healthcare. It allows me to advocate for communities facing barriers to healthcare and education, while giving me the opportunity to be an advocate for them. This commitment does not end at graduation, it's something that I want to continue to act on. At the same time, MEMO is where I found my people and where I have built lasting friendships that have made my college years truly meaningful!”
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Clara Bey
Administrative Director
University of California, San Diego, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Physician
Clara's Advice to MEMObers:
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“Try everything twice!! Things aren't always going to be perfect on your first time doing anything, and that's okay. Try something once for the experience, then try it again to maximize the experience!”
Jordan Nguyen
External Relations Director
University of California, San Diego, Class of 2024
Career Goal: Medicine
Jordan's Advice to MEMObers:
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“My advice to MEMObers is to ensure a healthy balance between work and self-care. Burnout is incredibly common, so it’s essential to take regular short breaks to prevent feeling overwhelmed and to boost overall productivity. Remember to listen to yourself and honor your limits. Above all, never betray yourself, and always be your own number one supporter (and I'll be your #2 supporter :)”
Michelle Pham
Internal Relations Director
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University of California, San Diego, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Medicine
Why Michelle chose BOD:
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“MEMO has provided me incomparable experiences throughout my undergraduate years—I’ve met and had opportunities to work alongside incredible people, build friendships, and create tangible differences through serving our communities. I joined BOD in order to further MEMO’s mission and support the next generation of student leaders, with passions of enacting change, and fostering growth. With this in mind, I hope to actively work behind the scenes in uplifting our chapters through their endeavors, continue improving MEMO’s operations, and making meaningful connections with you all.”
Bill Bui
Co-Sponsorship Director
University of California, Irvine, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Medicine
Why M.E.M.O. is important to Bill:
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“MEMO is more than just an organization to me; it is a community that has helped shape the way I view medicine. MEMO has allowed me to combine both my passion for healthcare and community service and make meaningful contributions to the underserved population. Through MEMO, I have been able to meet so many unique individuals and work alongside others who are equally as driven. MEMO has taught me that healthcare is more than just about treating illnesses - it's about showing up for the people that are often overlooked.”
Dylan Sims
Co-Sponsorship Director
University of California, Irvine, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Emergency Medicine
Why M.E.M.O. is important to Dylan:
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“I always find myself amazed by the tangible difference M.E.M.O. is able to make for our local communities and communities abroad in Vietnam. I first heard about M.E.M.O. from my chemistry professor who sent an announcement introducing the organization. After reading their mission statement about providing medical and educational needs to impoverished communities, I instantly knew that MEMO was perfect for me. Being in M.E.M.O. allows me to work alongside healthcare professionals and passionate students to continue serving the underserved community on a much larger scale.”
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Kalvin Nguyen
Co-Projects Development Director
University of California, Irvine, Class of 2025
Career Goal: Physician or Clinical Psychologist
Why M.E.M.O. is important to Kalvin:
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“MEMO has been a community that has helped me grow in different ways whether professionally or individually while being a part of a community that strives to help others and realize my personal dream of giving back to the country where my parents grew up! And of course, MEMO has given me the chance to meet and get to know so many hard-working and amazing people! Whether it be board, interns, or general members, those that I've interacted with have always inspired me to become even better! By being in MEMO, I was able to give back to a community that has given me so much ever since my first year, even if it was a wild ride along the way!”
Kevin Khang Tran
Co-Projects Development Director
University of California, Irvine, Class of 2022
Career Goal: Physician
Why Kevin chose BOD:
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“I wanted to continue with an organization that I value and am deeply passionate about.”
2025 - 2026
CHAPTER BOARDS
UCSD BOARD
Co-Presidents: Mason Lew & Ian Bui
Co-Outreach Chairs: Frank Pfeilsticker & Sienna Hernandez
Co-Fundraising Chairs: Sophia Ty & Sophie Kim
Co-Social Chairs: Isabelle Pham & Nhi Tran
Sponsorship Chair: Derek Van
Service Chair: Deborah Lee
Publicity Chair: Doan Nguyen
Secretary: Leela Powers
USC BOARD
President:
Henry Le
Co-Public Relations & Social Chairs: Sooki Beely & Dali Tran
Finance Chair: Eddy Lu
Co-Sponsorship Chairs:
Alexis Vo & Alvina Tran
Co- Outreach Chairs: Max Nguyen & Jaimie Nguyen
Administrative Chair: Jennifer Nguyen
External Relations Chair: Lindsey Le
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UCLA Board
Co-Presidents:
Brandon Ho & Khanh-Giao Tran
Co-Outreach Chairs: Tiana Lu & Nicah Sarmiento
Co-Public Relations & Social Chairs: Vincent Tran & Divine Adeboye
Co-Finance Chairs: Nellie Nguyen & Ian Lin
Co-Sponsorship Chairs:
Danny Huynh & Dali Tran​
Administrative Chair: Megan Ho
Advisor: Bella Do
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FOUNDERS
LONG-CO NGUYEN, M.D.
DUY DO NGUYEN, M.D.
KIM HUE NGUYEN, PH.D.
AU-CO NGUYEN, D.O.
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
TIMOTHY BUI, D.D.S.
EXECUTIVE ADVISORS
THOMAS TRI QUACH, M.D.
JENNY LEE, D.D.S.
THAO HOANG D.O.
TRANG KYRA NGUYEN D.D.S.
TIANA THANH NGUYEN, D.D.S.
LOC DO D.D.S.
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