Who We Are
A social/support campus organization based on student leadership and team building, Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS) at UC Irvine is dedicated to providing a social environment in which it encourages students interested in Pharmacy to thrive as competitive applicants and as student leaders. We offer the tools necessary to approach the field with confidence through presented information (e.g. general insight, academia requirements, healthcare industry, etc.) and possible hands-on experience (e.g. volunteer, internship, jobs, etc.). With the use of guest speakers, field trips, community service and networking opportunities, PPS at UCI engages the aptitude of students, and helps them to decide whether or not to pursue the field of Pharmacy.
“Vision without action is a dream.
Action without vision is simply passing the time.
Action with vision is making a positive difference.”
-J. Barker
Now, it starts with You.
Join Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS) at UCI where leaders are made, and where knowledge and interconnectedness are the bases of our foundation.
Meet the Board [2011-2012]
President
Stephanie Chau
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Year: 4th
- Email: stchau@uci.edu
- I have been a Pharmacy Technician at CVS/Pharmacy for almost 4 years. I have always had a passion of helping others and medicine. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me! Looking forward to meeting all of you this year
Internal Vice President
Jackie Yang
- Major: Chemistry
- Year: 4th
- Email: jacquely@uci.edu
- I like being active and being outdoors. Interesting fact: I am allergic to all fruits
External Vice President
Kenneth Doan
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Minor: Psychology
- Year: 3rd
- E-mail: kennethd@uci.edu
- On my downtime, I love mountain biking, longboarding, hiking, or anything that has to do with sports in general. I am currently a Peer Academic Advisor for Undecided/Undeclared and work as a pharmacy clerk at Rite Aid. I love PPS because opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun are in abundance!
Ambassador
Ryan Hays
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Minor: Business Management
- Year: 3rd
- E-mail: rhays@uci.edu
- I am currently the Pharmaceutical Sciences Peer Advisor for the 2011-2012 school year and I also volunteer at Mission Viejo Hospital in the Pharmacy. I chose pharmacy because I wanted to work in the field of medicine, but did not want to spend all my time in a lab. Besides school, I am a very easy going and approachable person. I also LOVE sushi!
Secretary
Jeanette Chau
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Year: 3rd
- E-mail: jeanetc@uci.edu
- I am a pharmacy technician and manage all aspects of the pharmaceutical distribution process at Fullerton Medical Pharmacy. I am an outgoing person who loves to meet new people. I have a passion for staying active, especially playing tennis.
Treasurer
Amy Tran
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Year: 5th
- E-mail: trana1@uci.edu
- I am currently a pharmacy technician volunteer at Harbor Pharmacy and Hills Pharmacy. I love random food adventures, traveling, and Marvel movies. I am always down to meet new people so don’t be afraid to say hi to me during meetings!
Publicity
Maggie Lau
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 2nd
- E-mail: lauwl@uci.edu
- I was an intern last summer at a CVS Pharmacy and currently a volunteer at UCI Medical Center. I joined PPS my Winter Quarter and became involved as a Freshman Class Representative. I was also in the 1st Annual Spring Spirit Week Planning Committee. PPS is such a great way to get involved in school and meet new people! Come say hello to me because I would love to meet you too!
Publicity
Josie Vo
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 2nd
- E-mail: josephiv@uci.edu
- I joined PPS my first Fall quarter at UCI and began to get active at the start of the Winter quarter in becoming a Freshman Class representative and a member of the Spring Spirit Week committee. I am currently working at Natico Pharmacy II, a closed-door pharmacy (if you guys want to know more about it, don’t hesitate to ask) and volunteering at Popular Pharmacy, a privately owned pharmacy that is attached to a small clinic. Although I grew up within a small Catholic Vietnamese community in Michigan, I became Koreanized shortly after moving to Irvine; KPOP and KDramas are my life!
Social Chair
Liliane Zaarour
- Major: Anthropology
- Year: 5th
- E-mail: lzaarour@uci.edu
- I am a 5th Year Anthropology Major/pre-pharmacy. I am a positive, focused, and innovative leader who loves to serve and connect. I look forward to bring more networking opportunities to PPS members by connecting professionals and students regionally.
Social Chair
Hung Nguyen
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 5th
- E-mail: hungdn@uci.edu
- In addition to my Pharm Sci. major, I am also working on my Management Minor. I am also on board for the pre-health national honor society known as AED. I am a big tennis fan and an avid poker player. I enjoy going to dance competition and I like making new friends and taking long walks on the beach (haha jk). I love college and the people I have met in the last 4 years of my life. I am especially fortunate enough to have met the amazing people in PPS during my senior year. I believe PPS has great potential and helping dedicated individuals reach their goals of becoming a pharmacist. With this in mind, I wanted to make a difference with all the leadership experience that I have gained. I look forward to helping this club grow with this year’s awesome board members and making memorable memories and moments for all the new and old members of the club.
Historian
Katherine Huynh
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Year: 4th
- E-mail: katherph@uci.edu
- During my free time, I like to watch movies and try out different types of food. I love PPS because this organization gives many opportunities to learn about pharmacy while still allowing members to network, make new friends, and have fun!
