UHP Student Council Officer Bios

Cassie Conboy, President

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major/Minor: Liberal Studies
Year in School: Graduating Senior!
Study Abroad Location: Cyprus & Oxford
Other Activities: Honors Council, Mortar Board, Scholars Without Borders & Traveling, Reading, Watching films, Babysitting, Spending time with friends
Favorite Quote: “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” –Herbert Spencer
Favorite Place to Eat in San Diego: Nicolosi’s and Yogurtland
If I were any type of gum, I would be... Juicy Fruit.  It’s not a normal gum and people usually remember liking it as a kid.  Cassie loves children and juicy fruit just reminds her that sometimes it is okay to act like a child again and just have fun.  .

Cori Pogemiller, Vice President

Hometown: Moorpark, CA
Major/Minor: Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Year in School: SENIOR!
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy
Other Activities: Physician Assistant Student Association, Future Athletic Trainers Society, Rotaract, Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Student Health Advisory Board
Favorite Quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Favorite Place to Eat in San Diego: Hash House a Go Go in Hillcrest
If I were any type of gum, I would be... Bubble Tape because it is really fun, comes in great colors, a cool container, and is easy to share!

Kaycee Gerhart, Treasurer

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major/Minor: Finance/English
Year in School: Senior!  4th year
Study Abroad Location: Singapore
Other Activities: Kaycee is Vice President of Rotaract and a member of Mortar Board; she also works as the Fiscal Assistant for 7 federal grants administered through the SDSU Research Foundation.  Kaycee also enjoys reading, running, and giant bowls of ice cream
Favorite Quote: “Live well.  Learn plenty.  Laugh often.  Love much.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Favorite Place to Eat in San Diego: Rama - Thai Restaurant in Downtown SD
If I were any type of gum, I would be... a piece of spearmint Orbit because no matter what you put it through, it always keeps its flavor!

Mary Zhong, Secretary

Hometown: Born and raised in New York City, but moved to Southern California in the 9th grade.  She now considers Diamond Bar her hometown.
Major/Minor: Political Science/English
Year in School: Sophomore
Study Aboard Location: Mary has not yet had the opportunity to study aboard, but love to travel to China, Costa Rica, Italy, and France!
Other Activities: Provost Scholar, Pre-Law Society, Phi Eta Sigma
In her free time, Mary enjoys playing the piano, gaining wisdom and experience from her parents and elders through the art of conversation, and reading miscellaneous fiction and non-fiction novels as well as British Literature.
Favorite Quote: “Growth demands a temporary surrender of security” –Gail Sheehy 
Favorite Place to Eat in San Diego: Mary has not yet explored the wonders of San Diego's culinary realm, but hopes to discover new and delicious restaurants very soon!
If I were a gum, I would be... Altoids Peppermint Chewing gum.  Although it began originally as mint, because of its consistency and traditional standards it was soon transformed into a piece of chewing gum for the masses to enjoy.  Similar to Altoids’ background, Mary, too, holds high standards for herself and will work hard towards gaining everyone's trust and friendship.

Jordan Silacci, Campus Engagement Coordinator

Hometown: Morro Bay, CA
Major/Minor: Management/Spanish
Year in School: Fourth year senior
Study Abroad Location: Costa Rica and Cyprus
Other Activities:  Jordan loves to watch movies and have dance parties.  Traveling is her new favorite addiction.  She always feels at home at the beach (even the ridiculously crowed beaches of San Diego), and loves to be in the water.  Jordan is happiest when outside in the San Diego sunshine. 
Favorite Quote: “There's a feeling I get, when I look to the west, and my spirit is longing for leaving.”
Favorite Place to Eat in San Diego: La Costa Brava in Pacific Beach.
If I were any type of gum, I would be...watermelon flavored Big League Chew.  Jordan can never get enough of it and misses being in a dugout.