Initiate Bios

Initiates at Santa Clara University (2026)

Zachary Agnew. Zach is a double major in History and Economics. He played on the men’s club soccer team and also served as head coach of the women’s club soccer team. Last summer, he worked as a research assistant for Dr. Sundstrom in the Economics department in addition to volunteering with Empower Yolo, a social services organization supporting women and children of domestic violence. For his senior honors thesis, he wrote a research paper on redlining and urban discrimination in San José, which won second prize at this year's NorCal Phi Alpha Theta Conference. After college, Zach plans to pursue a career in law.

Jordan Bouret. Jordan, a Computer Science major hailing from Oahu, Hawaii, hadn't written code prior to college. It was nerve-wracking being surrounded by peers who seemed to have been app developers as toddlers, while he himself had only ventured as far as installing minecraft mods. Determined, Jordan devoted himself completely to the study of CS, becoming a tutor for SCU before completing three software-related internships. It was many days spent typing, but many outdoors too, with Jordan's favorite class "Walk Across California" involving a 230-mile trek from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Completely on foot. During his time abroad at the University of Edinburgh, Jordan spent his nights at pubs and his days self-teaching AI software skills. These would eventually land him a full-time role as an AI Systems Architect at Zscaler, an enterprise cybersecurity company headquartered here in Santa Clara.

Cassi Bull. Cassi is a Child Studies and Psychology double major from Kirkland, Washington, passionate about early intervention and language development. Over the past three years, she has worked with the Santa Clara Community Action Program’s Health & Disabilities department, supporting individuals with disabilities and coordinating student volunteers. She received a Clare Boothe Luce research award for psychology research on how adult feedback supports children’s vocabulary learning and recently presented this work at the international Cognitive Development Society conference in Montreal. Cassi also serves as President of her a cappella group, "Supertonic!". After graduation, she will complete a Fulbright English-Teaching Assistantship year in Taiwan before pursuing a master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University next fall.

Gaia Buller. Gaia is a Communication Major with an emphasis in global media studies. She worked as an event coordinator and board member for the SCU e- sports and gaming club. She has self-published her photography for the Santa Clara, and interned at 3 different companies during her academic period at Santa Clara University. She will spend her time after graduation working full time in the Bay Area, primarily focusing on the tech industry.

Veronica Blum Comiso. Veronica is a Psychology major and Urban Education minor. She is passionate about serving marginalized communities - especially children. She has volunteered at the San Jose public library and St. Clare school, where she worked with children from a variety of backgrounds. She has also been working as a Desk Assistant in Swig residence hall for the past two years, learning what it means to listen to peers with compassion. After working for one year, she plans to go to graduate school and earn her master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Liv de Jounge. Liv is a double major in Political Science and Economics with a minor in International Business. Liv studied abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, interned at a Japanese bank in Dublin, and served as the President of SCU's International Business Club for two years. As an Innovation Fellow, she helped launch the substance-free housing initiative on campus, and she worked as a Technical Assistant at the SCU Library. In her free time, she sang with the a cappella group, Vocalicious. After graduation, Liv will pursue a business role rooted in Jesuit values and responsible leadership.

Stevie Dean. Stevie is a computer science major from Carmel, CA. At Santa Clara University, Stevie has been deeply involved in the Association for Computing Machinery, and in Theta Tau, where he served as Engineering Outreach Chair. An aspiring software engineer, Stevie has completed multiple summer and off- season internships at major tech companies, including Google and Apple, and will be returning to Apple’s Ads Engineering team in New York City for summer 2025. Outside of academics, he enjoys programming, cooking, studying Mandarin, and playing tennis. He was inducted as a junior in 2025.

Catherine Eigen. Cate is a double major in Psychology and Child Studies. She is passionate about working with children and families and has served as co-president of Future Child Advocates for over a year. Through her time at SCU, she has connected with families in clinical, academic, and research settings. Cate has worked as a research assistant in Dr. Bhagwat’s Early Cognitive Development lab, studying word learning in toddlers, and conducted independent research on maternal perinatal mental health and mother-infant language interactions for her senior capstone. She also had the privilege of studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain during her third year. Next year, Cate will attend the University of Pennsylvania and pursue a master’s degree in professional counseling with school counseling licensure.

Jonah Engelmann. Jonah is a Computer Science major and math minor from Minnesota. He is a two-time REAL award winner for work on standing wheelchairs at the Minnesota VA and for research on AI he published with SCU’s Cloud Lab. Last summer he was a data science intern at Mortenson, and he is currently investigating how effectively AI can detect triggering online messages. Outside of academics, he has captained SCU Club Ultimate since sophomore year and enjoys camping, beach days, and spikeball in mission gardens. Two days after graduation, Jonah will be returning to Mortenson for an internship before attending the University of Pennsylvania this fall for a master’s in data science.

Isabela Erfort. Isabela is a double major in Marketing and French & Francophone Studies with a minor in International Business, and was inducted as a junior in 2025. She studied abroad in Nantes, France, where she interned as a teacher’s assistant at a local school. On campus, she has been active in the French Club and worked for SCU orientation. She serves as a peer advisor and assistant in the Department of Communication and a research assistant in the Consumer Behavior Lab. These experiences have strengthened her interest in intercultural communication and global business. Next year she plans to return to France to pursue her interests in teaching and her passion for international engagement.

Thomas William Ferroggiaro. Thomas is an Economics Major with a Data Analysis Concentration. He was also the captain of the SCU Baseball team and a 4-year infield starter. He is the recipient of the Jim Shea award for student athletes who have been leaders in their community. Being from Portland, Oregon, he enjoys the outdoors - hiking, camping, and fishing. When not tutoring in economics or “crushing baseballs,” Thomas can be found in a local park slacklining! Thomas plans to continue playing baseball after this year.

Alexis Yahir Alvarez Figueroa. Alexis is an undergraduate student at Santa Clara University studying double majors in Sociology and Psychology, as well as minors in Philosophy and Ethnic Studies. He is looking to pursue a PhD in sociology after SCU, and is especially interested in areas such as imperialism and the political economy of knowledge production. Alexis also works as a popular educator as part of broader political organizing work within his community, on and off campus. In the coming summer, Alexis will be presenting his paper, “Surveillance State from Palestine to Mexico,” at an American Sociological Association conference in New York.

Faith Fitzpatrick. Faith is a psychology major with a minor in public health from Toronto, Canada. At SCU, she was a research assistant in Dr. Bhagwat’s Early Cognitive Development Lab, where she led her own experimental project examining the relationship between childhood adversity and emotional reactivity in young adults. She also spent 3 years as a Writing Partner at the HUB and served as Co-President of Psi Chi, the international honors society for psychology, for the past year. This year, she received the psychology department’s Wilhelm Wundt Award for academic excellence in scholarship, research, and service. Post-graduation, Faith will be taking a gap year to work in research while applying to Clinical Psychology PhD programs, where she hopes to continue researching the impacts of childhood trauma to improve clinical practices.

Kayleigh Hubbard. Kayleigh is a Psychology and Political Science double major and a proud member of the Psi Chi and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. She has worked for Campus Recreation over the past three years, working her way up to Student Director for Facility Operations - an experience that shaped her love for people and organizational leadership. A native of Marshfield, Massachusetts, she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, fueling her curiosity about the world around her. After graduation, Kayleigh will head to San Francisco to begin her career as a Recruiting Coordinator at Medra, a biotech robotics startup!

Lindsey Kendall. Lindsey is a Psychology major and Music minor. She has been involved with the Chamber Singers University Choir and her a capella group, Vocalicious, who were Quarterfinalists in the 2024 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). She has been a research assistant in Dr. Jui Bhagwat’s Early Cognitive Development Lab since 2025, and has been conducting her own research for her honors thesis, for which she won a Psi Chi Regional Research Award at the 2026 WPA Conference. Lindsey, a native of Boulder, CO, studied abroad in Melbourne, Australia and intends to embark on more international adventures in the future. She plans to continue doing research work with professors at CU-Boulder after graduation, and ultimately plans to pursue a PhD in psychology.

Małgorzata Kowalska. Małgorzata, a Psychology major with Sociology and Political Science minors, has worked in Dr. Whitfield and Dr. Simone’s Lifelong Learning Lab, researching the validity of attention checks in psychological surveys. Until her graduation, she was the lead Art Designer of the SCU Video Game Design Club, and is a member of Psi Chi, the psychological honors society. She studied abroad in England at Queen Mary University of London. She wrote her senior honors thesis analyzing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a diagnosis and the influence of culture on said disorder. She plans to continue her education and pursue a Doctorate in Philosophy of Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University as a part of the 2026 cohort.

Claire Krebs. Inducted as a junior in 2025, Claire is a Philosophy and Neuroscience double major with a minor in Biology and a pre-law emphasis. As a member of the Johnson Scholars Program and University Honors Program, she received SCU's prestigious St. Clare Medal, as well as the 2025 Sourisseau Award for outstanding achievement in philosophy. Claire served for four years on the Associated Student Government, most recently as Student Body President. She was also a Hackworth Fellow, program coordinator for the Santa Clara Community Action Program, Safe Walk Coordinator, and participated in undergraduate research in cognitive and computational neuroscience. She has enjoyed interning in Santa Clara County's Office for Health Equity and Improvement and in the Multnomah County Circuit Court. After graduating, Claire will return home to Portland, OR to pursue mission-driven work in law, local government, or the nonprofit sector.

William Langdoc William is a double major in Economics and Philosophy from Dallas, Texas. He spent last summer at the Santa Clara County Superior Court helping self- represented litigants navigate family law and civil cases. As a Ciocca Center Innovation Fellow, he worked with the Office of the Provost researching SCU's potential transition from a quarter to a semester system. In the fall, he studied abroad in Milan, Italy. Next year, William plans on applying to law school.

Samantha Lee. Samantha is a Biology major with a minor in Classical Studies, who transferred to SCU in her junior year. She wrote and illustrated a book about Organic Chemistry called Carbon and Friends. In the fall, she plans to start a Master’s Degree in Biology at San Jose State University. Samantha hopes to become a college professor and share her love of learning with future students. When she is not studying, she can be found reading the Bible, hiking with her family, or crocheting stuffed animals.

Samantha Lei. Samantha is an Honors, LEAD scholar majoring in Environmental Science with four minors in biology, GIS, public health, and sustainability. She has been awarded two national scholarships, the Goldwater and Udall, for her on- campus research on groundwater contamination trends in the Central Valley under Professor Iris Stewart-Frey and off-campus research at USGS to monitor selenium bioaccumulation in rivers across the Pacific Northwest. When she is not researching, she is managing SCU’s Women’s basketball team or presenting in panels as a CAS student ambassador. By July, she will move to D.C. to begin her MPH program in Global Environmental Health and two research assistant positions at George Washington University before pursuing her Ph.D. in Hydrology.

Addison Lewis. Addison is a Biology and Environmental Science double major with a minor in Public Health. She was the inaugural Unhoused Initiative Student Fellow, working with Agape Silicon Valley to assist unhoused people in Silicon Valley. She researched grass ecology with Dr. Brody Sandel of the Biology Department. She was a Health Care Ethics Intern with the Markkula Center of Applied Ethics, Co-President of Health Professions Peer Advising, and an EMT and Internal Affairs Officer with SCU EMS. Addison completed her senior capstone in Environmental Science, researching food insecurity among supportive housing residents in Silicon Valley. She also completed her Honors thesis on HPV among refugees in Ecuador. Next year, Addison will be working as a Jesuit Volunteer with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Elena Lugo. Inducted as a junior, Elena is a graduating Psychology major and Spanish minor from San Diego. She has assisted research on cross-cultural teacher burnout and campus sustainability behaviors, presenting work at conferences within and beyond SCU. By summer’s end, she will present her cross-cultural work at the American Psychological Association conference and coauthor a publication from her sustainability lab. Outside academics, Elena mentors a youth in the juvenile justice system through Fresh Lifelines for Youth. She also teaches barre and dance at SCU and local studios, and plans to move to San Francisco to build community-oriented experience before pursuing graduate school in community or health psychology.

Heather Lyons. Heather is a senior majoring in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Responsible Artificial Intelligence. Originally from San Diego, she studied abroad in Rome and currently serves as a campus tour guide. Last summer, Heather interned at Qualcomm, helping build a data ingestion pipeline for one of the company’s internal large language models. For her senior honors thesis, she developed an AI-powered tool designed to filter misinformation from social media feeds. Following graduation, Heather return to Qualcomm in San Diego as a Systems Analyst.

Jocelyn Monique Madrigal. Jocelyn, a Biology major and Spanish minor, is an honors student and is in the LEAD Scholar's Program. She serves as a Spanish tutor, Health Professions Peer Advisor, LEAD Peer Mentor and has been a Student Ambassador for the Admission Office for two years. She is a researcher for a Cell Biology Lab and a Health Communication Lab and is in the process of publishing a paper for her health communication research. In August, Jocelyn will be starting dental school at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.

Anushree Malhotra. Anu is a double major in Psychology and Public Health. On campus, she was involved in the pre-health sorority Rho Psi, where she served as DEI Chair, Recruitment Chair, and Secretary. She conducted research on social comparison and body image with Professor Bruchmann in the Psychology Department. Anu also worked as a Student Assistant in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, a Peer Intern at Momentum for Health, and a Behavioral Health Technician at Discover Hope. She was also an Innovation Fellow for the Ciocca Center and interned with Stanford University School of Medicine’s Child Health Equity Office and Gardner Health Services’ Behavioral Specialty Clinic. This September, Anu will attend The Wright Institute in Berkeley to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Ana Matavulj. Ana is a graduating Economics major and recipient of the Charles and Barbara Hazel Outstanding Student in Economics Award for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Ana interned at the Miller Center, where she partnered with Women’s World Banking to support initiatives aimed at expanding financial inclusion for women globally. A San Jose native, she is also committed to serving her community through volunteer work with homeless women at Front Door Communities. Following graduation, Ana plans to pursue graduate studies and hopes to conduct research that creates meaningful social impact. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and reading.

Thomas Joe Mathew. Thomas is a double major in Biology and History. On campus, he works as a research assistant in the Abbyad Lab, where he conducts microfluidics research on single-cell sorting devices for applications in cancer detection and immune cell research. He is also a writing tutor at the HUB writing center, assisting students on a variety of writing projects that range from class assignments to personal statements. His primary historical research interests include the history of medicine and the Gilded Age. Outside of school and work, he enjoys cycling and hiking. Post graduation, he plans on attending medical school in the fall.

Sofia Messersmith. Sofia is a pre-medical Biology, and Neuroscience double major with a minor in Spanish. On campus, she supported her peers as a Neuroscience Peer Advisor and served as President of the Partners in Health Engage club. Her research background includes a senior honors thesis on pattern separation in Dr. Lang Chen’s Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience and a fellowship in breast cancer pathology at the University of Colorado. Dedicated to on-and-off campus service, Sofia has volunteered in hospital settings, provided after-school tutoring, and served as an EMT proctor. Following graduation, she will return to her home state of Colorado to become a Neurology Clinical Research Coordinator in the neuromuscular division at UCHealth Anschutz.

Nick Metz. Nick, a junior Biology major and Public Health minor, has dedicated himself to advancing care and research for patients with aortic disease following the loss of his younger brother, Connor, to an aortic dissection. Through SCU’s REAL Program, he conducted cardiovascular research at UTH-McGovern Medical School and Stanford University, studying vascular connective tissue disorders. Nick also volunteers with the John Ritter and Marfan Foundations, assisting with conferences, clinics, and fundraising walks. He hopes to pursue a career as a cardiovascular surgeon-scientist focused on thoracic aortic disease. Next summer, he'll return to UTHealth Houston to continue research under Dr. Dianna Milewicz.

Darrien Robert Sam Mitri. Darrien is a Communication and Economics double major from San Jose, California. A qualitative researcher, he has co-authored work on virtual reality and body image, co-led a study on student perspectives of AI and academic integrity, and is completing a thesis on identity negotiation among mixed race college students. He won Santa Clara's Critical Thinking and Writing Essay Contest, delivered a lesson plan on cultural exchange to Oakland high schoolers, and once hit a spin move during an intramural flag football game. Next year, Darrien will pursue a Master of Arts in Education at UCLA, where he hopes to study student belonging in order to help Bay Area kids find more joy in being themselves.

Evita Morales. Evita is a Psychology major with a minor in Public Health. She conducts research in Dr. Birgit Koopmann-Holm’s Culture Impacts Emotion Lab, where she studies cultural differences in compassion and grief, particularly among bereaved individuals in the United States and Germany. Evita has presented her research at multiple conferences, and co-authored a publication on cultural differences in compassion. She also serves as a Peer Educator for statistics and research methods courses and has worked with Sacred Heart Community Service supporting trauma-informed parenting programs. Next year, Evita will begin the Marriage and Family Therapy master’s program at the University of Southern California.

Paige Morihara. Paige, a Biochemistry major, has worked as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry laboratories, and has conducted research on ligand synthesis in enhancing quantum dot binding with Dr. Ben Stokes of the Chemistry Department. Paige served as a program coordinator for the Santa Clara Community Action Program, leading a tutoring program with a local elementary school. As a clinical research intern, she worked with cardiologists assessing the relationship between body composition and coronary artery plaque burden. Following graduation, Paige plans to pursue a career in medicine.

Emma Nguyen. Emma is a Psychology major whose academic interests span cognitive psychology, neuroscience, neurophysiology, behavior, and clinical psychology. As an SCU student, she has worked in Dr. Silva’s electrophysiology lab, where she recorded and analyzed brain, muscle, and cardiac activity through EMG and EKG techniques. During her summer internship, Emma performed EEG data analysis to train machine-learning models for a brain-computer interface designed to operate neuroprosthetic devices for ALS patients. Beyond the laboratory setting, Emma works extensively with children who have special needs and individuals with developmental disabilities through a nonprofit organization’s social, recreational, and enrichment programs. After graduation, Emma plans to gain more clinical experience while preparing to pursue a masters in neuropsychology.

Joshua Nola. Joshua is a double major in English and Management Information Systems. He studied abroad in Tokyo at Sophia University. He was President of the Video Game Design Club for two years, and spent a year as a writer for The Santa Clara, the campus newspaper. Josh plans to continue his love for English by dipping his toe into teaching as a substitute starting this fall.

Macey Pizitz. Macey, a Psychology major with a minor in Medical and Health Humanities, has spent three years as a research assistant for Dr. Tim Urdan’s Teaching and Motivation in Education Lab. She plans to co-present this work at the International Motivation Research Conference in Lisbon, Portugal this June. She has also assisted research on criminal behavior and malingering which inspired her to become a mentor for youth on probation through Fresh Lifelines for Youth. Additionally, Macey has been volunteering and providing peer support for adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders and hopes to pursue a career as a physician assistant in psychiatry.

Caitlyn Rock. Caitlin is a Biology and Neuroscience double major and is a research assistant in Professor Laura Cocas's research lab, studying the impact of epilepsy and seizure activity on brain development as well as the effect schizophrenia has on glial cells in the brain. She is a coauthor on the lab's most recent manuscript, Adolescent seizure impacts oligodendrocyte maturation, neuronal-glial circuit Formation, and myelination in the mammalian forebrain. She is a recipient of the ALZA Corporation Science Scholars Research Award, and a 2025-2026 Healthcare Innovation Fellow. She’s also extremely passionate about medicine and children's health, and after graduation plans to apply to medical school.

Eliana Madison Schaer. Eliana is a Sociology major with an emphasis in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She received the Academic Excellence in Sociology Award for a 4.0 in the major and is a member of the University Honors Program, serving as a class representative on the Honors Advisory Council. As a Division I rowing captain and coxswain, Eliana earned the James D. Farwell Award for the highest cumulative GPA among female senior student-athletes. She studied abroad in New Zealand, where she blogged for Arcadia Abroad and won their photo contest for a video documenting her van trip around the South Island. She also works as a Peer Success Coach at the Drahmann Center. Next year, Eliana returns home to New York City to pursue a career prioritizing community impact.

Antonia Nickole Spellacy. Antonia is a double major in Public Health and English, and is originally from Tacoma, Washington. She is currently the opinion section editor of The Santa Clara, the student-run newspaper on campus. This year for her Honors Thesis she studied domestic violence, law enforcement response, and the affirmative duty of the state to protect survivors. Next fall, Antonia will begin her first year of law school at Wake Forest University, intending to pursue a career in family law.

Justin Ryan Sze. Justin is a Communication Major from Burlingame, California. He has traveled to Myanmar several times to visit disadvantaged communities and refugee camps, which helped inform his interest in multicultural and interpersonal communication. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys watching basketball and learning about different countries and cultures. This upcoming summer, he will be work as a Global Student Coordinator Intern at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, Japan, where he hopes to continue to learn how to navigate cross- cultural interactions and communication.

Rishab Thapar. Riashab is a Psychology major and leader of the Psychology Neuroscience Peer Mentorship Program, which he helped develop and expand to over 110 participants. Motivated by his own experiences with disability, his senior thesis research with Dr. Urdan examines barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education and gaps in institutional accessibility and support. Through ELSJ initiatives, Rishab developed children’s stories for preschool students, strengthening his commitment to service, mentorship, and inclusive education. He hopes to pursue a PhD in psychology focused on developmental and educational support for individuals with disabilities.

Adrian Thompson. Adrian is a Psychology major. She worked as a research assistant under Dr. Laura Ellingson, where she composed an original song, Ideal & the Real, as an artful representation of the data they worked on. The piece, which became a part of a digital story, was accepted for publication and is expected to be in press in the summer of 2026. She has been an active member of San Jose CSO, a community service organization that advocates for immigrant rights. Adrian will pursue her Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Community Mental Health at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Audrey Thomson. Audrey is a Theatre Arts major with a minor in Ancient Studies. She has performed in seven shows while at Santa Clara and studied abroad in Ireland. This year, Audrey was an assistant costume designer for The Odd Couple and Head Over Heels and served as the President of Santa Clara’s theatre honors society. Over the last three years, she has worked as a campus tour guide and has been a house manager for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Next year, Audrey will be in Orlando, Florida, working for Disney.

Audrey Weaver. Audrey is a Psychology major and Urban Education minor. Throughout her time at Santa Clara University, she conducted research under the guidance of Dr. Bruchmann in the Social Cognition and Comparison Lab and worked for the math department as a statistics tutor and grader. During the summers, she gained clinical experience working with children and older adults. Since finishing classes in December, she has been working as a developmental interventionist in her hometown of Pasadena. She plans to continue her education at University of California, Los Angeles, where she will pursue a master’s degree in Social Welfare to become an LCSW and work as a therapist.

Annie Elizabeth Yaeger. Annie is a Sociology major with minors in Mathematics and Studio Art, and was inducted as a junior in 2025. She enjoys her work as a research assistant in the sociology department studying disability and preparedness for climate-related disasters, and she had the chance to collaborate with faculty to develop an honors Difficult Dialogues class, serving as a peer educator in the course. Outside of the sociology department, Annie is involved in the performing arts on campus, taking on leadership roles in her a cappella group and performing in musicals and student films. In the fall, she will be attending the London School of Economics and Political Science to pursue a master’s in Applied Social Data Science.

Sophie Yeung. Sophie is a double major in Psychology and Child Studies. Throughout her time at Santa Clara University, Sophie researched the effects of parents’ reading styles on children’s learning with Dr. Read of the Psychology Department, served as the merchandise chair for Rho Psi Eta, a pre-health sorority, and danced in performances by the Santa Clara Dance Department. Sophie studied abroad in Barcelona. She currently works at a workout studio and as a behavior technician, providing one-on-one therapy to children with autism. After graduating from SCU, Sophie is taking a gap year to continue working and apply for graduate programs in psychological counseling.

Akira Zone. Akira (they/them) is a triple major in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. They were inducted last year as a junior in 2025. Apart from classes, they are a part of the Santa Clara University Pep Band, a founding member of the Santa Clara University Disabled Students' Union, as well as the President of Tau Beta Pi and the Treasurer of the Pi Tau Sigma. For the past two years, they have been doing research on mobility assistance robots for the disabled and elderly. Their current research focus is in the design and control of soft wearable robots for disability aid, which they plan to pursue a Ph.D. to further their research. Next year, Akira will attend UC San Diego to continue studying controls of wearable robotics and design innovative solutions to serve the disabled community.