MEET THE TEAM !

Kaitlynn Lee ~ Co-President

3rd Year Business Administration Major & International Studies Minor
Kaitlynn joined WIL because she wanted to be surrounded by a community of like-minded, ambitious, and inspirational women. She loves the empowering mission that the club stands for, and each event or bonding introduced her to the professional growth and personal connections she has today. 

Her advice to WIL members is to keep an open mind! Be open to hearing guest speakers in industries you might not be majoring in, and try to push yourself out of your comfort zone and with something new. You never know what might happen, and it broadens the possibilities for your future!

Harriet Guan ~ Co-President

3rd Year Business Administration Major & Global Sustainability Minor
Harriet joined WIL as she started UCI during COVID when everything was completely remote, which made it really difficult to meet new people and find her community on campus. She was looking for a community of supportive and like-minded individuals and found WIL. WIL's community is one that she found extremely welcoming and one that she found herself connecting to.

Her advice to WIL members is to branch out and talk to members (and board) you don't know yet, expand your network, and make new friends. You might even end up meeting someone taking the same class(es) as you. She promises that we do not bite and we would love talking to you and getting to know you more.

Mia Redelings ~ Executive Vice President

3rd Year Anthropology Major
Mia joined WIL to be part of a community of like-minded women dedicated to supporting and empowering women. She is passionate about helping young women like herself realize their potential, and use her role at WIL to aid them in their academic pursuits and provide opportunities for helping navigate career exploration.

Her advice to WIL members is to never be afraid to ask for help. As headstrong college students, it’s always tempting to tackle academic and career goals without assistance. However, as she's learned since her freshman year that asking for help not only improves who we are as students, but it also builds connections and brings new perspectives into our lives.

Sukie Lee ~ Vice President of Internal Affairs

4th Year Business Economics Major
Sukie joined WIL because she wanted to be with a group of women that empower each other and motivate each other in terms of all our goals and ambitions.  

Her advice to WIL members is to not compare yourself to your peers and feel stressed out all the time! Everyone has their own journey , and college will help you eventually determine your own path.

 Kristy Chung ~ Vice President of Communications

3rd Year Business Economics Major & Sociology Minor
Kristy joined WIL because of the undeniable sense of community she felt when speaking to empowering women in WIL. Everyone was super supportive and welcoming where it felt like home.

Her advice to WIL members is to put yourself out there! Be more involved in school organizations, programs, and events to build a network and family.

Ruby Chin ~ Vice President of Community Development

4th Year Business Administration Major
Ruby joined WIL as she wanted to be a part of an organization that empowers women and meet other like-minded individuals.

Her advice to WIL members is don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and talk to people!

Farahnaz Hoque ~ Co-Vice President of External Affairs

Farahnaz is a 2nd Year Computer Science Major and Statistics Minor. She loves spending time with her friends and family, and exploring different places, and on her downtime, she enjoys reading and creating playlists that go with her current mood!

Tina Yu ~ Co-Vice President of External Affairs

3rd Year Criminology Major & Chinese Minor
Tina joined WIL because she was looking for like-minded, ambitious women who inspire her and whom she could collaborate with. Seeing WIL's impact on the young women at UCI made her want to be apart of that change. WIL instantly set itself apart from other business orgs on campus, focusing on inclusivity and empowerment that allowed for anyone to succeed. Unlike many other professional organizations at UCI, WIL openly accepts and encourages students from all backgrounds, fostering a welcoming space to thrive. She could envision myself not only being a part of this movement, but as a leader paving the way for those after her to reach their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Her advice to WIL members is to take your time. Stumble a little. As cliche as it sounds, diving head first into what you envisioned the next 4, 14, or 40 years to look like will never pan out the way you imagine it to. The person she was and who she envisioned she would be as an upperclassman is completely! different! from! who! she! is! now! Her highschool senior, or even college sophomore self would have never imagined the career she chose, the clubs she is involved in, or the hobbies she has now. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore all the facets of who you could be. Wade outside your comfort zone and do all the things that spark even the tiniest flame in your mind. Never again will you be surrounded by such a vast number of opportunities to try new sports, find new interests, and reinvent yourself. Whether you want to or not, who you will be the day you graduate will be so wildly different from who you were when you first stepped foot on this campus, so take your time in discovering all the versions of yourself!

Arwen Lin ~ Co-Vice President of Marketing

4th Year Business Administration Major & Philosophy Minor
Arwen joined WIL because she wanted to overcome her internalized misogyny and was inspired by the concept of a women-led club that empowers other women. As a transfer student, time is limited to expand themselves socially and professionally at UCI, and she believes that WIL provided that perfect balance in "work hard play hard" while meeting like-minded and supportive individuals.

Her advice to WIL members is to trust your gut and follow your heart! If you feel like joining a club or are interested in an event, just go! You'll never know when you'll meet the closest people in your lives and have the most fun/learn the most out of it. There's only so much time you'll be a college student and you should definitely make the most out of it.

Angela Wang ~ Co-Vice President of Marketing

2nd Year Economics Major

Angela joined WIL because she knew growing professionally earlier on would be beneficial for her in the long run. She also liked the friendly atmosphere that the board and other members set!

​Her advice to WIL members is to thoroughly learn about and consider all the opportunities you come across, and not only in WIL. This is a great time to try out potential interests that could influence your future career! 

Jaquelyne Porciuncula ~ Vice President of Finance

2nd Year Business Administration Major
Jaquelyne joined WIL because it instantly provided her with a community of aspiring and like-minded individuals who maintained ambitious academic and career goals. The organization constantly inspires her to be the best version of herself as I network with peers and professional speakers all of whom have experiences that she can learn from.

Her advice to WIL members is to take the time to explore your passions and pursue them because life will be more fulfilling when you're doing what you love. Don't be afraid to reach out to professionals or even your peers for advice... but most of all, have fun while doing it!

Isha Menon ~ Vice President of Alumni Relations

2nd Year Business Administration Major
​Isha joined WIL to find a community of supportive women and to hear other women's experiences in the business industry and how they overcame certain obstacles. 

Her advice to WIL members is try to get involved, and go out to as many meetings as you can. It's hard sometimes to go, but the resources are worth it! Also, apply for the different programs like the family program and mentorship program because it'll help you find a great community and have people you can easily talk to and ask questions!