SI Leader Info and Session Schedules

TTh 2-3:20 pm

SI Leader: Vivian Wu

Major: Biochemistry

Hometown: China

Campus Involvement: Delta Phi Kappa sorority; Wrise Club, Oral Health Systematic Project; Delta Delta Sigma Pre Dental Honor Society

Favorite Thing to do in LA: Hangout at the beach

Fun fact: I used to think Europe is a country.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 3-4 pm (Zoom)
• Tuesday 5-6 pm (In-Person; DMC 211)
• Thursday 5-6 pm (In-Person; SSL 202)

MWF 9-9:50 am
SI Leader: Khanh Tu

Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Cultural Competence in Medicine

Hometown: Los Angeles, California

Campus Involvement: Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, Trojan Health Volunteer, Research Assistant at the Zhongwei Li Synthetic Kidney Lab
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Play tennis at Hermon Park, observing the LA Skyline from the Griffith Observatory, and having a bonfire at Dockweiler Beach

Fun Fact: I played the Euphonium in high school

Weekly SI Sessions

• Tuesday 7-8pm (Hybrid; DMC 150)
• Wednesday 730-830pm (In-Person; DMC 100)
• Friday 3-4pm (Zoom)

MWF 10-10:50 am
SI Leader: Anna Liu

Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Marketing

Hometown: Princeton, NJ

Campus Involvement: Traditional Chinese Dance, Trojan Debate Society
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: get Honeymee ice cream!

Fun Fact: I am strangely skilled at whistling.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 150)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 121)
• Wednesday 6-7pm (Hybrid; WPH B28)

SI Leader: Darren Zhou

Major/Minor: Biotechnology/Spanish

Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Mobile Clinic at USC, Research Assistant at The Emamaullee Transplant Immunology Lab, and Flying Samaritans
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Climbing up the H of the Hollywood sign, putting my headphones on, drinking coffee, and eating healthy

Fun Fact:I had a liver transplant when I was young.

Weekly SI Sessions:

• Monday 2-3pm (In-Person; WPH 102)
• Tuesday 5-6pm (In-Person; GFS 207)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Zoom)

SI Leader: Malik Brown

Major/Minor: Human Biology

Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Campus Involvement: EMT with the EMSC Club, Biology and Spanish tutor for our student-athletes, MEDlife club member, African American in Health Club member

Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love surfing at hidden beach spots along the Pacific Coast Highway. I love shopping at various thrift spots as well as Melrose. LA is a melting pot of multiple cultures, so I love trying new foods around the city.

Fun Fact: I lived in Cape Town, South Africa for 4 years.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 5-6pm (In-Person; DMC 152)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 150)
• Wednesday 6-7pm (Hybrid; WPH 102)

MWF 11-11:50 am
SI Leader: Jana Zatar

Major/Minor: Human Biology/Intermedia Arts

Hometown: Charleston, WV

Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Researcher in the Chiolo Lab, USC Virtual Chemistry Lab Design Project, Delta Delta Sigma Pre-Dental Honor Society (DDS), Oral Systemic Health Project (OSHP), Joint Educational Project (JEP), and Middle Eastern/North African Student Assembly (MENASA)
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Finding new restaurants, going to the beach, and playing tennis with friends!

Fun Fact: I’ve been into photography since I was 11, and it’s given me the chance to shoot senior portraits and action shots at sports games!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 108)
• Wednesday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 110)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Zoom)

TTh 2:00-3:20 pm
SI Leader: Kayla Jung

Major/Minor: Biological Sciences (MCDB)/Two Dimensional Art

Hometown: Palos Verde, CA

Campus Involvement: SC Healthcare Outreach, Alpha Epsilon Delta, SCout, Research Assistant at CHLA
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Finding cute coffee shops, thrifting, going to the beach, and taking a picture of every cute dog I see!

Fun Fact: I climbed the Sydney Bridge in Australia (I have a fear of heights)!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (In-Person; GFS 223)
• Tuesday 7-8pm (In-Person; GFS 221)
• Thursday 8-9pm (Hybrid; THH 213)

SI Leader: Daniel Lin

Major/Minor: Biological Sciences

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

Campus Involvement: Global Medical Brigade, Student Symphony Orchestra, Tsukamoto Lab
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trivia nights with friends

Fun Fact: I’ve appeared briefly in a top 20 highest-grossing domestic film in Taiwan.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 217)
• Tuesday 7-8pm (In-Person; DMC 160)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; DMC 202)

SI Leader: Noah Ross

Major/Minor:Human Biology

Hometown: Alameda, CA

Campus Involvement:Alpha Epsilon Delta, USC Climbing Club, Orthopedic Research Assistant @ UCI

Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Finding new cafes and restaurants, Going to the beach, Shopping on La Brea, and Rock Climbing!

Fun Fact: I camped out 18 hours to see Travis Scott (totally worth it)!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Tuesday 630-730pm (In-Person; GFS 104)
• Wednesday 7-8pm (In-Person; THH 108)
• Friday  530-630pm (Hybrid; THH 108)

MWF 9-9:50 am

SI Leader: Matthew Cheah

Major/Minor: Biological Sciences (MCDB)/ Healthcare Studies
Hometown: La Habra, CA
Campus Involvement:USC Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP); Pick-Up on 32nd; Burnout Research and Undergraduate Health (BRUH) Lab; Moore Lab; Supplemental Instruction

Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love going to different USC games (I saw LeBron at Galen once!!), exploring local neighborhoods like Echo Park and West Hollywood, visiting scrumptious beaches (Will Rogers mmmm), and eating all sorts of wonderfully delicious foods (especially Asian and Mexican food).

Fun Fact: I adore albums (and feel sorry for those who only listen to singles). My favorite artists are Clairo, beabadoobee, Tyler, the Creator, and Kendrick Lamar.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (Zoom)
• Tuesday 5-6pm (In-Person; DMC 261)
• Wednesday  5-6pm (Hybrid; GFS 207)

MWF 10-10:50 am
SI Leader: Aaryan Midha

Major/Minor: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention/Addiction Science

Hometown: Rocklin, CA

Campus Involvement: Student Association for Addiction Science, Los Angeles Community Impact, Blueprints for Pangaea, Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, Keck Student Ambassadors, SC Diabetes, Trojan Health Volunteers, Well-Being and Health Outreach Ambassador, SC Project RISHI
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Watch the sunset and try new restaurants!

Fun Fact: I can hold my breath underwater for over 3 minutes!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (In-Person; THH 118)
• Thursday 8:15-9:15pm (Hybrid; THH 106)
• Friday 3-4pm (Zoom)

MWF 11-11:50 am

SI Leader: Alisha Huang

Major/Minor: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Prison Education Project Course Leader, Remedy Through Music, Research Assistant at the USC Brain and Music Lab + Center for Music, Brain, and Society
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Exploring different cafes and restaurants, hiking, photographing the city (@iandphone), playing basketball, doing CorePower Yoga, and going to concerts!

Fun Fact: I can speak 4 languages!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (In-Person; DMC 156)
• Monday 8-9pm (Hybrid; DMC 156)
• Tuesday 8-9pm (Zoom)

SI Leader: Suchi (Charmi) Desai

Major/Minor: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, MS Global Medicine

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Campus Involvement: Research Assistant in the CHOICES Lab, Trojan Health Volunteers, Keck Student Ambassador, USC American Cancer Society E-Board
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Try new coffee and bagel places, go to the beach, concerts, and driving around with my friends

Fun Fact: I can speak 4 languages!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7:15-8:15pm (In-Person; DMC 155)
• Tuesday 7-8pm (In-Person; DMC 200)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; DMC 200)

SI Leader: Alex Fazilat

Major/Minor: Neuroscience/Middle Eastern Studies

Hometown: Los Altos, CA

Campus Involvement: Dornsife Ambassador, Researcher at the NeuroEndocrinology of Social Ties (NEST) Lab, FSH Outreach & Mentorship, COPE Health Scholars, Researcher at the Hagey Laboratory
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Go to the beach (Manhattan Beach is the best), find the most delicious sushi spots, and play pick-up basketball!

Fun Fact: I love solving the Rubik’s Cube!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 12-1pm (Hybrid; TBD)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; KAP 147)
• Friday 3-4pm (Hybrid; KAP 140)

MWF 9-9:50 am
SI Leader: Shamoli Ghosh

Major/Minor: Human Biology/ French and Healthcare Studies

Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA

Campus Involvement: Co-President of HSEP; Director of External Affairs for Trojan Shelter; Anatomical Sciences Research Assistant at Keck School of Medicine
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trying out new restaurants in LA, cafe hopping, going to the farmers’ market!

Fun Fact: I’ve never watched Breaking Bad, but everyone assumes I have (including my mom).

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (In-Person; DMC 101)
• Tuesday 5-6m (In-Person; KAP 163)
• Wednesday 7-8pm (Hybrid; DMC 101)

MWF 9-9:50 am
SI Leader: Melody Yazdi

Major/Minor: Quantitative Biology (BS + MS)

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Campus Involvement: Lozito Lab in Norris Comprehensive Center, Reverse Osmosis Acapella, USC ART (Art Rehabilitation Therapy), USC Project Sunshine, Trojan Health Volunteers
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trying out new matcha places, getting my nails done, or going to different concerts!

Fun Fact: I’ve been to rolling loud LA every year of college, and I’m planning on going again this year 🙂

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; SGM 601)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 260)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; WPH 207)

MWF 1-1:50 Pm
SI Leader: Emma Lu

Major/Minor:Biological Sciences/Public Health

Hometown: New Jersey

Campus Involvement: Chemistry Research at the Fieser Lab, EMSC, Avenues Consulting, Science Outreach, Alpha Epsilon Delta, SC Healthcare Outreach
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Cafe hopping, SoulCycle, and exploring new places!

Fun Fact: I did competitive figure skating growing up!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 4:30-530pm (In-Person; LVL 16)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (Hybrid; LVL 16)
• Thursday 6-7pm (In-Person; WPH 207)

MWF 1-1:50pm

SI Leader: Natalia Brar

Major/Minor: Business Administration/Natural Science

Hometown: Torrance, CA

Campus Involvement: Trojan Health Volunteers, USC Healthcare Consulting Group, Avenues Consulting Group, USC Cancer Relief Chapter, Cathartic Health
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach and trying new coffee shops

Fun Fact: I love snowboarding and want to go in Switzerland

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 101)
• Tuesday 4-5pm (In-Person; GFS 207)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; DMC 101)

SI Leader: Jason Toliao

Major/Minor: Neuroscience

Hometown: San Jose, CA
Campus Involvement: USC Club Beach Volleyball Team
USC Troy Philippines (Director of Outreach)
USC Conversations without borders (Founder)
Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love to try new places to eat and go to the beach (Manhattan is my favorite.)
Fun Fact: I have never had a cup of coffee in my life!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 5-6pm (In-Person; DMC 101)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; KDC 236)
• Thursday 8:30-9:30pm (Hybrid; SLH 100)

SI Leader: Jared Smith

Major/Minor: Human Biology BS; Global Medicine MS

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Campus Involvement: Research Assistant at BRANCH Lab, Recruitment & Inclusion Chair of AED, Clinical Outreach Chair of CHIP, Volunteer at USC Keck
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Try new food places to eat; Going to the beach (Manhattan Beach is my fave); Finding new hiking trails!

Fun Fact: I can hold my breath for 3 minutes

Weekly SI Sessions

• Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm (In-Person; THH 114)
• Wednesday 7-8pm (In-Person; THH 210)
• Thursday 7-8pm (Hybrid; THH 213)

MWF 1-1:50 pm
SI Leader: Shiori Fukutome

Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Researcher at Offringa Lab, Advocates for Healthy Aging, FSH Mentorship
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach with friends

Fun Fact:I ran into my favorite volleyball player in a driver’s school!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 8-9pm (Zoom)
• Wednesday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 209)
• Friday 6:30-7:30pm (In-Person; THH 211)

SI Leader: Rahul Naveen

Major/Minor: Neuroscience/ Spanish

Hometown: Simi Valley, CA

Campus Involvement: EMSC, Remedy Through Music, Mobile Clinic at USC, Gerontology Research Assistant at Lifespan Cognition Lab
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going for long runs, visiting the beach, exploring cute cafes, and trying anything adventurous.

Fun Fact: I love music and can play four instruments!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (Hybrid; THH 106)
• Wednesday 6-7pm (In-Person; THH 106)
• Friday 3-4pm (In-Person; THH 106)

MW 12-1:20 pm

SI Leader: Jacob Leland Waldo

Major/Minor: Economics and Data Science
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Campus Involvement: I am getting involved with on-campus research and was a GM for AMA.
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Go to movie theaters, the beach, and find new restaurants to try.

Fun Fact: I wanted to be an artist growing up, and even though I’ve found passion in other fields, I still love to draw and paint during my free time!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 160)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (Hybrid; DMC 160)
• Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm (Hybrid; DMC 203)
• Friday 3-4pm (In-Person; DMC 209)

TTH 4-5:20 pm

SI Leader: Jane Stempien

Major/Minor:Behavioral Economics and Psychology
Hometown: Greenwich, CT

Campus Involvement: Corporate Law and Financial Regulation Association, Child Interviewing Lab
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Exploring new restaurants, cafes, and places to shop

Fun Fact: I love to paint and draw in my free time

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 2-3pm (In-Person; WPH 106)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; DMC 210)
• Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm (Hybrid; DMC 203)
• Friday 3-4pm (Zoom)

SI Leader: Advay Iyer

Major/Minor: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Campus Involvement: Literally any sports related activity!
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love the concerts, the beaches and the restaurants!

Fun Fact: I have met almost every famous Indian cricket player from our generation!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Wednesday 1-2pm (In-Person; DMC 157)
• Wednesday 5-6pm (Hybrid; DMC 201)
• Friday 1-2pm (In-Person; THH 110)

SI Leader: Nerine Suryadi

Major/Minor: Applied and Computational Math/Business Finance

Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia

Campus Involvement: Math club, IIG
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Explore cafes and restaurants in Ktown, catch late night views at Griffith, the grove, Disneyland

Fun Fact: I have watched the entirety of FRIENDS 5 times!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 2-3pm (Hybrid; DMC 255)
• Wednesday 4-5pm (Hybrid; DMC 259)
• Thursday 6-7pm (Zoom)

SI Leader: Terry Tao

Major/Minor: Mathematics, Computer Science
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Campus Involvement: Open Alpha Game Design Club Vice President, GLAMOR NLP & Robotics Lab Student Researcher, Computer Graphics Research, Trojan Scholars Society Academic and Professional Development Committee
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to Concerts!
Fun Fact: I am Cross-Dominant, which means I have varied dominant hands for tasks. For example, I strum guitars with my left hand, but hold tennis rackets with my right hand!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 2-3pm (Hybrid; THH 214)
• Thursday 2-3pm (Hybrid; DMC 100)
• Friday 2-3pm (Hybrid; DMC 150)

SI Leader: Jasmine Ahdoot

Major/Minor: Health and Human Sciences/Spanish

Hometown: Pasadena, CA

Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta New Member Coordinator, MedLife Director of Membership, USC Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab Assistant, Keck Emergency Department Volunteer, KSOM Medical Spanish Tutor

Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love going to concerts and music festivals!

Fun Fact: I work in the same research lab that I was a participant in when I tore my ACL.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7:30-8:30pm (Hybrid; THH 210)
• Tuesday 7-8pm (In-Person; THH 118)
• Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm (In-Person; KAP 158)

SI Leader: Saba Daneshmand

Major/Minor: Neuroscience BS and French BA

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Campus Involvement: Research Coordinator at USC Brain and Creativity Institute, WYSE, Kappa Alpha Theta
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach to watch the sunset, trying new Matcha cafes, and getting breakfast burritos at Wake and Late

Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Paris last semester!

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 7-8pm (In-Person; TBD)
• Tuesday 8-9pm (In-Person; TBD)
• Thursday 5-6pm (Zoom)

SI Leader: Riley Casey

Major/Minor: Psychology/ Natural Science
Hometown: Carmel, NY
Campus Involvement: AED, Science Outreach, Emergency Medicine Club, Spring Admit Mentor, Research Assistant
Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Discovering new places to eat and hiking
Fun Fact: I know how to play bass guitar and tenor saxophone.

Weekly SI Sessions

• Monday 6-7pm (In-Person; WPH 102)
• Tuesday 6-7pm (In-Person; WPH 102)
• Thursday 5-6pm (Zoom)