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Name	Nicole Ann Nguyen
Year	2011
Email	n.nguyen717@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Sociology with Asian American Studies Minor
Held Positions	Education Coordinator ’10-’11; Intern ’09-’10; HSC Volunteer Co-Coordinator 2010; Cafe Am Logistics Coordinator 2010; HSC Chair 2011; SEA Admit Food Co-coordinator 2010; SEA Admit 2011 Co-Chair; Mentor and Counselee
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Graduate School; Research
A few words about VSU	“Thanks for everything VSU, you were the best thing that happened to me after I got my acceptance letter into UCLA <3″

Name	Luan Huynh
Year	2011
Email	luanh1987@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Biology
Held Positions	Intern; Family Head ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Dental School
A few words about VSU	“They are lovely.”

Name	Michael Pham
Email	mp.quocminh@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Psychobiology major/Educational Studies minor
Held Positions	Intern ’07-’08; ICC ’08-’09; ICC Chairman ’09-’10; Family Head ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	UCLA Daniel Freeman Paramedic School Class of 2012; applying for medical school
A few words about VSU	“VSU has been a winding torrent of happiness, discovery, community, friendship, love, and challenge throughout my 4 years at UCLA. I would not be the person I am today if VSU had not instilled into me the fire of the phoenix when it comes to one’s passion for his or her community, or the culture that courses like blood through his or her very own veins. I am a product of VSU and the legacy that is the Vietnamese people; and came forth as a seedling, became a student leader, and left a advocate for the Vietnamese people and underserved communities. I’ve made companions, best friends, and brothers and sisters in this organization – and they will follow my memories for a lifetime.”

Name	Layhannara Tep
Email	layhanz@gmail.com
Major/Minor	English (Creative Writing) and Asian American Studies
Held Positions	Mentorship Coordinator ’07-’09; SEA CLEAR Project Director ’11-’12
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Graduate School in Creative Writing (MFA) and/or Education
A few words about VSU	“VSU means so much to my growth and development at UCLA.”

Name	Linda Nguyen
Email	n.lindaa@gmail.com
Major/Minor	International Development Studies
Held Positions	HOPE Parent Coordinator ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	n/a
A few words about VSU	“From VSU, I found friends and family.”

Name	John Tran
Email	johnnltran@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Biology major/Educational minor
Held Positions	SEA CLEAR Intern 07-08′, VSU Fiscal Coordinator 08-09′, VSU Community Advocacy Coordinator 09-10′; VSU Family Head 10-11′, USAC CPC Chairman 09-11′
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Full-Time at Beverly Hills Rite Aid Pharmacy; applying for Pharmacy Schoo
A few words about VSU	“Throughout my four years at UCLA, I have truly found a second home with the VSU family. It is through my involvements with VSU and its projects that I was able to learn, grow, and development as a person. Through VSU, I have build bonds and relationships with people who I can honestly say are my true friends. Along the way, I have met great mentors through VSU that gave me great advice and shared their awesome experiences with me. I am truly blessed to have discovered a space where I can be myself, learn about my heritage and culture, and have lots of fun in the process.”

Name	Suza Khy
Email	suza.khy@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Environmental Science major/Environmental Systems and Society, Urban & Regional Studies minor
Held Positions	Intern; Peer Counselor; Academic Affairs Commissioner
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Trying for MA in Urban Planning
A few words about VSU	“I love my experience in VSU. It was here where I found myself, true friends, and the real meaning of community. Remember to make time for each other and yourself. Stay positive and work hard.”

Name	Victoria Tran
Email	victoriahollytran@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Global Studies major/Japanese minor
Held Positions	VCN Fiscal Coordinator ’10-’11; Family Head ’10-’1; Modern Dancer ’09-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Continental Airlines Flight Attendant
A few words about VSU	“VSU has provided me with great experiences and opportunities. I love VSU ”

Name	Cecelia Ngo
Email	ngocecilia@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Sociology major/Public Affairs minor
Held Positions	Cafe Am 2008 Coordinating Team; SEA CLEAR Project Director, PCC, PC; WHS HOPE student
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Non-profit, Civil Rights; Urban Planning/Housing Rights Staff
A few words about VSU	“The family that made my experience at UCLA, and continues to make my experience as a graduate, remarkable and warm. I made my closest friends through this organization. I learned and grew more as a result of VSU, SEA CLEAR and HOPE than probably some of my academic courses. Amazing Amazing Amazing!”

Name	Patricia Le
Email	pattyle3@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Psychobiology major
Held Positions	Peer Counselor ’09-’10; Wellness Coordinator ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Optometry School
A few words about VSU	“I have never met so many people who truly care about community, until I met VSU at UCLA.”

Name	John Duong
Email	johnduong@ucla.edu
Major/Minor	Asian American Studies major/Education minor
Held Positions	Mentorship Coordinator ’09-’10; Assistant Director ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Education
A few words about VSU	“VSU is an amazing place to be. I was able to engage in critical dialogue, gained a deeper respect for my community, and got to know a lot of amazing people.”

Name	Chariya Sok
Email	csok87@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Sociology major/Asian American Studies minor
Held Positions	’10-’11 Peer Counseling Coordinator, ’09-’10 Peer Counselor
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Currently working for a non-profit called City Year
A few words about VSU	“[It's] a safe space for Southeast Asians to empower themselves and each other to have a voice in the larger community.”

Name	Ethan Nguyen
Email	endeavorous@gmail.com
Major/Minor	Asian American Studies major/Labor and Workplace Studies minor
Held Positions	SEA CLEAR Mentor ’09-’11; Parent Coordinator ’09-’10; San Gabriel Site Coordinator ’10-’11
Post Graduate/Career Plans	Grad School to become high school teacher
A few words about VSU	“VSU is like a family and with any family communication is important to avoid conflict and create lasting good memories.”