Administration
As President, Jackie:
Executes new ideas that fulfill SCout’s goal.
Oversees all E-board positions and help them achieve their goals.
Runs General and E-board meetings.
Ensures SCout operations are running smoothly and successfully.
Makes sure that our members and Jr Scientists are enjoying SCout.
Communicate with teachers and liaisons at the schools we work with.
President
Jackie Wu
As President, Rajyk:
Executes new ideas that fulfill SCout’s goal.
Oversees all E-board positions and help them achieve their goals.
Runs General and E-board meetings.
Ensures SCout operations are running smoothly and successfully.
Makes sure that our members and Jr Scientists are enjoying SCout.
Communicate with teachers and liaisons at the schools we work with.
President
Rajyk Bhala
Writes grant proposal, which is SCout’s main source of funding
Locates funding sources for specific branches (Social, Outreach, Science Fair, etc) from USG
Collaborates with the Treasurer on budgeting, reimbursements, and any miscellaneous fundraisers
Vice President of External Affairs
Tiffany Wong
Oversee and manage budget of SCout throughout each semester, including record of expenditures, submission of reimbursements, and Venmo.
Manage the venmo, grant, and bank accounts
Keep a ledger of all expenses
Work with the funding coordinator to secure funding from outside sources
Maintain communication with financial partners
Vice President of Finance
Kristina Vu
As VP of Operations, Imani:
Holds trainings for new members and SLs
Organizes and attend weekly SLEM meetings
Assists with SL and EM interviews
Schedules and sort SLs into sessions
Assists with EM planning and deadlines
Contributes to a positive SCout atmosphere
Vice President of Operations
Imani Musembi
Branch of External Affairs
Organize General Members into sessions at the beginning of each semester.
Purchase and distribute SCout T-shirts to General Members. Purchase and distribute name tags for Eboard and Session Leaders.
Maintain and update session points.
Maintain and update roster and membership statuses.
Membership Coordinator
Ethan Lo
Create and send out weekly recap newsletters and meeting reminds to all SCout members
Take notes on the most important points during all E-board meeting
Draft and send out semester alumni newsletters
Update the calendar and to-do list on the website
Secretary
Clara Mintzer
Create and send out weekly recap newsletters and meeting reminds to all SCout members
Take notes on the most important points during all E-Board meeting
Draft and send out semesterly alumni newsletters
Update the calendar and to-do list on the website
Help club members get to know each other and socialize
Organize social events for the general members and E-board
Build SCout’s community through programs and platform
Social Events Coordinator
Simran Goel
Promote SCout’s mission and events on social media platforms
Design graphics for SCout merchandise and session events
Maintain communication between new members, interested partners, and Eboard
Public Relations Coordinator
Halla Ibrahim
Document Science Outreach activities such as weekly sessions, outreach events, meetings and socials
Update media content on the SCout website
Take headshots of Eboard members
Create semester recap videos
Historian
Grace Nwankwo
BRANCH OF FINANCE
Sponsorship Liaison
Natalie Boone
Funding Coordinator
Emily Ly
Branch of Operations
Design experiments for LAUSD 1st grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
1st Grade Experiment Manager
Elijah Song
Design experiments for LAUSD 1st grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
1st Grade Experiment Manager
Annika Patel
Design experiments for LAUSD 1st grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
1st Grade Experiment Manager
Devin de Monteiro
Design experiments for LAUSD 2nd grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
2nd Grade Experiment Manager
Ethan Ong
Design experiments for LAUSD 2nd grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
2nd Grade Experiment Manager
Margaux Castillo
Design experiments for LAUSD 2nd grade students
Present Experiments at general meetings and teach experiments to session leaders at SLEM
Facilitate carrying out experiments
Help interview new Session Leaders
Create worksheets and videos to keep the students engaged
2nd Grade Experiment Manager
JJ Santos
3rd Grade Experiment Manager
Aileen Cha
3rd Grade Experiment Manager
Connor Morgan
Organize and run Outreach sessions at Wilshire Elementary School and ACES.
Plan, promote, and execute external events, including booths, school visits, and on-campus collaborations with other USC organizations.
Manage transportation, materials, and training for individuals participating in external events.
Maintain communication with partner organizations, teachers, and elementary school administrators in order to plan future events.
Foster new relationships with schools and USC organizations in order to help expand SCout and reach more students in the surrounding community.
Outreach Coordinator
Katie Lee
Organize and run Outreach sessions at Wilshire Elementary School and ACES.
Plan, promote, and execute external events, including booths, school visits, and on-campus collaborations with other USC organizations.
Manage transportation, materials, and training for individuals participating in external events.
Maintain communication with partner organizations, teachers, and elementary school administrators in order to plan future events.
Foster new relationships with schools and USC organizations in order to help expand SCout and reach more students in the surrounding community.
Outreach Coordinator
Theresa Luo
Plan overall budget, venue, and experiments for annual science fair
Work alongside the treasurer, historians, PR coordinator, and EMs to coordinate the event
Prepare materials, advertisements, and assign roles to GMs and SLs
Maintain communication with other USC organizations seeking to collaborate on Science Fair event
Science Fair Coordinator
Colin Fujikawa
Plan overall budget, venue, and experiments for annual science fair
Work alongside the treasurer, historians, PR coordinator, and EMs to coordinate the event
Prepare materials, advertisements, and assign roles to GMs and SLs
Maintain communication with other USC organizations seeking to collaborate on Science Fair event
Science Fair Coordinator
Royce Ilaga
Spanish Curriculum Coordinator
Oliver Ramirez
Translate all content that is given and presented to the Junior Scientists including but not limited to experiment booklets, experiment guides, flyers, and worksheets.
Work with other Eboard members to ensure content given to the Junior Scientists contains Spanish translations
Spanish Curriculum Coordinator
Matthew Layne
Faculty advisor
Susumu Takahashi
If you are currently in SCout and want to serve on the Executive Board, email us to apply! Applicants will be evaluated based on their organizational skills, leadership ability, attendance record, and dedication. If you are interested, please ask any E-Board member or email scoutusc@gmail.com for more information. Thank you!