People

Board of Directors

Nikki Nguyen portrait

Majors

Political Science and Educational Studies

Hidden talent

I'm ambidextrous

Favorite character

Phineas from Phineas and Ferb

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF is a huge supportive community where I can creatively express my Asian heritage and explore others!

Nikki Nguyen

Executive Director

Reina Xu portrait

Majors

Biology: Neuroscience

Hidden talent

I can crack a lot of my bones

Favorite character

Finnick from The Hunger Games

What LNYF means to me:

Community :D

Reina Xu

Executive Director

Alston Liu portrait

Majors

Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering

Hidden talent

Gambling

Favorite character

Wooper from Pokemon

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF to me means a community where people of various background and life experiences can come together to celebrate the renewal of a New Year :D

Alston Liu

Director of Communications

Will Li portrait

Majors

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Hidden talent

Being able to put away AYCE sushi any day of the week

Favorite character

Lightning McQueen from Cars

What LNYF means to me:

Making an unforgettable impact with unforgettable people

Will Li

Director of Development

Andria Luo portrait

Majors

Computer Science

Hidden talent

I can do a cartwheel

Favorite character

Mike from Suits

What LNYF means to me:

Lovely people and a lovely time :) LNYF is a wonderful, supportive community and I love being able to celebrate one of my favorite holidays with everyone!

Andria Luo

Director of Performance

Communications Committee

Adeline Chen portrait

Majors

Biology: Neuroscience

Hidden talent

My intuition...

Favorite character

Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender

What LNYF means to me:

A community of lifelong friends! I can always find support and laughter when I'm with the LNYF team :)

Adeline Chen

Graphic Design Chair

Jocelyn Liao portrait

Majors

Computer Science + HCI

Hidden talent

Cooking or making matcha

Favorite character

Marinette from Miraculous

What LNYF means to me:

Since joining LNYF as a performer, I feel like I have been able to join an Asian community outside of my own. LNYF has allowed me to truly appreciate all different types of Asian cultures and has allowed me to get to know so many people I never would have met otherwise. I am beyond grateful to now be able to be on exec for a club that means so much to me!

Jocelyn Liao

PR Chair

Hannah Do portrait

Majors

Biology: Neuroscience, Economics minor

Hidden talent

Having the weirdest dreams

Favorite character

Paris from Gilmore Girls

Hannah Do

PR Chair

Caroline Zhuang portrait

Majors

Biology

Hidden talent

I can move my ears

Favorite character

Captain Holt from Brooklyn 99

What LNYF means to me:

Hanging out with friends!

Caroline Zhuang

Art Director

Charlie Wang portrait

Majors

Biology & Design

Hidden talent

I can roll my R's

Favorite character

Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender

What LNYF means to me:

Community

Charlie Wang

Art Director

Jana Yan portrait

Majors

Studio Art + Computer Science

Hidden talent

Flipping my tongue 180 degrees

Favorite character

Misato from Evangelion

What LNYF means to me:

Doing something meaningful to celebrate my culture, meeting new people, and growing in a learning environment

Jana Yan

Webmaster

Abigail Rhee portrait

Majors

Communication Design BFA

Hidden talent

Selective memorization

Favorite character

Ena Shinonome from Project Sekai Colorful Stage

What LNYF means to me:

Wonderful people working together to share incredible experiences!

Abigail Rhee

Multimedia Chair

David Phan portrait

Majors

Mechanical Engineering

Hidden talent

I'm an internal GPS

Favorite character

Zoro from One Piece

What LNYF means to me:

Collaboration, food, and fun

David Phan

Multimedia Chair

Paul Pham portrait

Majors

Electrical Engineering

Hidden talent

I can whistle Ode to Joy

Favorite character

SpongeBob from SpongeBob SquarePants

What LNYF means to me:

It's a culturally significant part of my own culture, Tet, but more importantly, LNYF to me means a celebration of cultures through performances and community.

Paul Pham

Multimedia Chair

Development Committee

Jacky Ta portrait

Majors

Computational Biology & Educational Studies

Hidden talent

Eating AYCE sushi!

Favorite character

Bree Van de Kamp from Desperate Housewives

What LNYF means to me:

Community!

Jacky Ta

Philanthropy Chair

Elaine Yoo portrait

Majors

Computer Science + Math, Economics

Hidden talent

Gonggi

Favorite character

Jang Juwon from Moving

What LNYF means to me:

Connecting with a passionate community, celebrating and exploring different cultures, and making good memories!

Elaine Yoo

Fundraising Chair

Ethan Wong portrait

Majors

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Hidden talent

I can make a water droplet sound with my mouth

Favorite character

Mr. Boss from Smiling Friends

What LNYF means to me:

Passionate cultural community

Ethan Wong

Fundraising Chair

Sarah Ye portrait

Majors

Neuroscience

Hidden talent

Sleeping while swimming

Favorite character

Kim Dokja from Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

What LNYF means to me:

Family

Sarah Ye

Fundraising Chair

Dung Tran portrait

Majors

Operations and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship

Hidden talent

Strong stomach (I never get sick or ache from street food)

Favorite character

Caraxes from House of the Dragon

What LNYF means to me:

A group of really cool people coming together to share our passion for cultural appreciation and connectivity ;)

Dung Tran

Corporate Sponsorship Chair

Katie Cho portrait

Majors

Biology

Hidden talent

I can put my leg behind my neck

Favorite character

Dobby from Harry Potter

What LNYF means to me:

A community to showcase a melting pot of Asian heritage!

Katie Cho

Corporate Sponsorship Chair

Kevin Si portrait

Majors

Neuroscience

Hidden talent

Taking diabolical 0.5 pics

Favorite character

Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF has been such an amazing way to connect with people! I'm constantly surrounded by so many talented performers who are all so passionate about their acts, and it's incredible to see everyone's work pay off during show week. Through lion, it's also been a way for me to connect with my culture and share it on campus and in STL!

Kevin Si

Corporate Sponsorship Chair

Andy Vo portrait

Majors

Mechanical Engineering

Hidden talent

I have a high spice tolerance

Favorite character

Finn the Human from Adventure Time

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF is an amazing place where culture meets creativity and brings everyone together.

Andy Vo

Treasurer

Tiffany Ly portrait

Majors

Biology

Hidden talent

Playing the piano with my eyes closed

Favorite character

Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender

What LNYF means to me:

Uplifting and supporting community who come together to celebrate Asian culture and heritage

Tiffany Ly

Treasurer

Performance Committee

Alyssa Zhang portrait

Majors

Chemistry + Spanish

Hidden talent

I can fold my tongue into a clover ☘️

Favorite character

Kuromi from Hello Kitty

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF is an amazing and supportive community where I can feel more connected with my culture!

Alyssa Zhang

Choreo Chair

Andrew Choi portrait

Majors

Business + Computer Science

Hidden talent

I can pretend to understand you...

Favorite character

Ditto from Pokemon

What LNYF means to me:

Place where I made the best memories in college

Andrew Choi

Choreo Chair

Vung Kim portrait

Majors

Psychology

Hidden talent

I can clap with one hand!

Favorite character

Haruhi Fujioka from Ouran High School Host Club

What LNYF means to me:

LNYF is a community that facilitates the performance and celebration of different cultures.

Vung Kim

Technical Chair

Ivy Huang portrait

Majors

Biology

Hidden talent

Decently good at the card game Egyptian

Favorite character

Qifrey from Witch Hat Atelier

What LNYF means to me:

Connection to culture and people

Ivy Huang

Special Operations Chair

Joye Zheng portrait

Majors

Biology: Neuroscience

Hidden talent

Can eat pints of ice cream at a time

Favorite character

Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen

What LNYF means to me:

Amazing, talented people coming together to put on a great show, spread Asian culture, and support local organizations

Joye Zheng

External Performance Chair