About PPSA

The Pre-Pharmacy Student Association (PPSA) at UCSC was established in 2011. All students who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, exploring the field of pharmacy, or just wanting to gain knowledge about today’s medications are welcome to join. The mission of the PPSA is to provide our members with information on how to prepare for pharmacy school, information about today's health care system, opportunities to learn more about specific pharmacy schools, volunteer opportunities, and leadership opportunities.

2017-2018 PPSA Executive Board
President: Ivan Voronin
Vice President: Esther Dai
Treasurer: Kana Tanemura
Secretary: Rani Lu
Public Relations: Melanie Zhang

2016-2017 PPSA Executive Board

Kimberly Gee
Position: President
Major: Human Biology
Graduation Year: 2017
College Affiliation: Crown

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Aliyah Chocker
Position: Vice President
Major: Biology
Graduation Year: 2017
College Affiliation: Rachel Carson







Esther Dai
Position: Treasurer
Major: Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology
Graduation Year: 2018
College Affiliation: Rachel Carson








Rani Lu
Position: Public Relations
Major: Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology
Graduation Year: 2019
College Affiliation: College Nine




Sandy Zeng
Position: Secretary
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Graduation Year: 2019
College Affiliation: Oakes


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2015-2016 PPSA Executive Board

Kimberly Gee
Position: President
Major: Human Biology
Graduation Year: 2017
College Affiliation: Crown

Rami Shalabi
Position: Vice President
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation Year: 2016
College Affiliation: Oakes

Jesus Alex Chavez-Rojas
Position: Secretary
Major: Human Biology
Graduation Year: 2016
College Affiliation: College Eight

Truman Tsang
Position: Treasurer
Major: Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology
Graduation Year: 2016
College Affiliation: College Nine

Desiray Rush
Position: Information Technology
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Graduation Year: 2017
College Affiliation: College Eight

Ramzi Shalabi
Position: Internal Affairs
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation Year: 2016
College Affiliation: Oakes

Nhat Quang Le
Position: Outreach
Major: Biochemistry
Graduation Year: 2017
College Affiliation: College Ten

2014-2015 PPSA Executive Board
President: James Ruiz
Vice President: Rami Shalabi
Secretary: Kimberly Gee
Treasurer: Ramzi Shalabi
Internal Affairs: Jodie Gee
Senior Advisor: Gary Bai

2013-2014 PPSA Executive Board
President: Gary Bai
Vice President: Winnie Ho
Treasurer: Patrick Huynh
External Relations: James Ruiz
Internal Affairs/Publicity Coordinator: Rami Shalabi
Social Event Coordinator: Michael Wu