2023-2024 Executive Board
About Us
About Us
The Social Entrepreneurship Association (SEA) is a campus organization bridging the gap between social responsibility and the business community. Our Executive Board acknowledges the gaps that exist between corporate drive and society leading to inequalities in wealth, access to resources, and other socioeconomic differences, however, we firmly believe that through social responsibility, advocacy, and philanthropy, we can address these issues. To make a positive impact locally and beyond, SEA organizes volunteering events, community service projects, fundraising initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
The Social Entrepreneurship Association (SEA) is a campus organization bridging the gap between social responsibility and the business community. Our Executive Board acknowledges the gaps that exist between corporate drive and society leading to inequalities in wealth, access to resources, and other socioeconomic differences, however, we firmly believe that through social responsibility, advocacy, and philanthropy, we can address these issues. To make a positive impact locally and beyond, SEA organizes volunteering events, community service projects, fundraising initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
JACKUB GALINDO
President
Year: 3rdMajor: Business AdministrationEmphasis: Finance & Information SystemsExperience: Current Enterprise Collaborations Analyst at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, MUSA VP of Finance, and ALPFA VP of Finance. Past Beckman Laser Institute Administrative Intern, UCI Alumni Association Marketing Intern, Lead Mentor for AntLeader Mentorship Program, and MUSA Mentor.Hobbies: Soccer, Pickleball, Music, Reselling clothesWhy SEA? "I chose to be a part of SEA because one of my passions is to help where I can and give back. The idea of community and giving back was missing in Paul Merage, so SEA was an amazing opportunity that I couldn’t pass on."
MARISSA VINTHER
Executive Vice President
Year: 3rdMajor: Business Administration Emphasis: Accounting Minor: International StudiesExperience: Current Merage Peer Academic Advisor, Middle Earth Student Coordinator (Social Media and Communications), BAP Director of Marketing, and Accounting Association Member.Hobbies: Live Music, Thrifting, Painting, Skiing, and Exercising Why SEA? " SEA instills values of corporate social responaibility by setting high standards of volunteering activities and promoting educational opportunities to learn more about applying these principles to the real world. When you go out of your way to engage in these volunteering events, you leave behind a visible feedback with your peers, changing the community one activity at a time. By setting standards, SEA promotes mindfulness as a consumer to the types of companies that engage in CSR, as well as educating the change makers at UCI about the importance of giving back as a corporate entity or individual."
Ethan Han
Co-Director of Marketing
Year: 3rdMajor: Business EconomicsEmphasis: MarketingExperience: Zagg Sales Associate, MA Marketing Intern, CC Business Club VP Hobbies: Talking with friends, Walking, Eating new foods, Playing board games Why SEA? SEA was the perfect middle ground in terms of giving back and business. I was personally inspired and moved by the message that SEA stands for to help pursue our own goals but also to help those that really need it.
Carlie Graham
Co-Director of Marketing
Year: 3rdMajor: Business Administration Emphasis: FinanceExperience: Marketing intern for Kaplan Interpreting Services, President of the UCI Climbing team, Tutor for Upward-Bound, Ambassador for the Cairn Project Hobbies: paint-by-numbers, alpine climbing, reading, ultra-running Why SEA? SEA caught my attention right away through it's commitment to creating paths for our generation of leaders to make change. I love being a student at Merage and have been searching for a community oriented organization that encourages me to use the business skills I'm learning in class in a way that has a positive impact. I am so excited to work with and learn from SEA members; it's exciting to know that everyone in this organization is here because they want to make a difference.
ALEXA ANCHETA
Director of Finance
Year: 2ndMajor: Business EconomicsExperience: Alpha Kappa Psi, Accounting Association, FUSION, The Women's Network Campus Ambassador at UCI Hobbies: Fashion/Thrifting, Gaming, Anime Why SEA? SEA stood out to me because of its goal to promote social entrepreneurship and community-oriented values which heavily align with my love for helping others. I think many people are unfamiliar with the term "social entrepreneurship," and I hope to educate and bring awareness about it at UCI. I am excited to be surrounded by like-minded individuals and help SEA grow!
REYNA BORILLO
Director of Communications
Year: 2ndMajor: Business AdministrationEmphasis: Organization and ManagementExperience: Long Beach Regional Disaster Preparedness Officer, AOOS Custom Social Media Intern, Merage Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Rep --> Associate Hobbies: Playing the piano and guitar, bowling, reading, and re-watching comfort shows! Why SEA? I felt incredibly drawn to SEA due to its mission of building socially conscious leaders who drive positive change by tying business back to the community. The field of business could easily be seen as a self-profiting industry. The mission of SEA encourages people to turn around and remember the importance of helping others and making a positive impact in our community. I know that SEA will provide its members with volunteer opportunities and a likeminded community to grow our passion for social entrepreneurship.
COLIN LEE
Co-Director of Internal Relations
Year: 2ndMajor: Business Administration Emphasis: Finance & Organization Management Experience: Current Founder/CEO of Boba Kicks, Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting, and MUSA Associate. Prior MUSA Representative and Deloitte Diversity Program Mentee.Hobbies: Basketball, Running, Sneakers Why SEA? " I became a part of SEA due to its strong commitment to community-oriented values, which resonates deeply with my passion for helping individuals in need. I'm looking forward to collaborating with like-minded peers who share similar passions and visions for creating a meaningful impact within our community. I'm thrilled to be joining this young and growing family and look forward to the opportunities to develop both personally and professionally."
VY DUONG
Co-Director of Internal Relations
Year: 2ndMajor: Business AdministrationEmphasis: Finance, AccountingExperience: VP of External Affairs at In The Green at UCI, Marketing intern at BusinessWhitt, Data analytics extern at Thematic, Founder Business owner of Ssiu.room (accessories brand) Hobbies: Singing, dancing, hanging out with friends Why SEA? As someone who is passionate about being more responsible socially, corporately and globally as a business student, being a part of SEA will allow me to learn and grow so much into a field I rarely have been exposed to before. In a world where businesses and individuals and society around the globe in general are interconnected, I believe even the smallest of my actions can greatly impact a whole interchangeable ecosystem of networks.
YESSICA ORNELAS
Director of Development
Year: 3rdMajor: Double Major in Business Administration & Criminology, Law, and SocietyEmphasis: Marketing & Organization ManagementHometown: Soledad, CaliforniaExperience: Current Soledad Police Department Intern, UCI Office of Enrollment Management Fellow, and Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Member. Prior MUSA Representative.Hobbies: Hiking, Meditating, Spirituality Why SEA? "I have a passion for pursuing the credibility, goodwill, trustworthiness, exposure, and effect that a business or person may acquire and create in a community. SEA allows me the opportunity to help others and hopefully bring in more career opportunities to my own community."
