Administration
As President, Erin:
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
Erin Caballero
As President, Eleanor:
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
Eleanor Tupper
As VP of External Affairs, Halah:
Directs recruitment efforts.
Collaborates with other departments to plan and execute the end of the semester banquet.
Oversees the entire Externals branch (historian, secretary, membership coordinator, social events coordinator and public relations coordinator).
Provides new ideas for media and social events.
Vice President of External Affairs
Halah Shamdeen
As VP of Finance, Ariana:
Oversees and manages SCout’s budget throughout each semester, including record of expenditures, submission of reimbursements, and Venmo.
Manages the venmo, grant, and bank accounts
Keeps a ledger of all expenses
Works with the funding coordinator to secure funding from outside sources
Maintains communication with financial partners
Vice President of Finance
Ariana Trammell
As VP of Operations, Sree:
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
Sree Krishna Chandra Gelle
Branch of External Affairs
Plan and execute monthly Social Events for General Members and Officers, including the Banquet
Plan and execute alumni events
Recruits and oversees the Social Committee
Oversees and improves SCout’s social atmosphere and bonding between members.
Social Events Coordinator
Sophia Odunsi
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
Public Relations Coordinator
Sydney Park
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
Wayne Akpakpan
Maintain a positive and consistent social media presence on all platforms, primarily Instagram.
Create flyers & promotional materials for Science Outreach events.
Collaborate with the Experiment Managers to design the booklets.
Create graphics and designs for merchandise and social media.
Secretary
Rumaysha Momen
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
Jorge Meza Montes
BRANCH OF FINANCE
Utilize our 501(c)(3) designation to obtain more sponsors for SCout.
Find and apply to grants in collaboration with the finance branch.
Locate and obtain sponsors and promote sponsorship packages.
Assist the Funding Coordinator in exploring new avenues for funding.
File taxes every fiscal year to maintain SCout’s 501c(3) status.
Sponsorship Liaison
Juha Kim
Write the Good Neighbor’s grant application, attend semesterly meetings, collect data for updated forms.
Obtain funding for various club branches from USG and other miscellaneous sources.
Work in obtaining club bank accounts and donation accepting capabilities.
Coordinate fundraisers with the finance branch, Social Events Coordinator, Outreach Coordinators, and Public Relations Coordinator as a fundraising team.
Manage outreach to corporations and local businesses for their support.
Funding Coordinator
Allie D’Amato
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
Sahara McPoland
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
Lily Lemma
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
Oliver Leinberger
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
Yunju Park
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
Olivia Lu
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
Jude Awadallah
Design experiments for LAUSD 3rd 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
3rd Grade Experiment Manager
Caroline Chavez
Design experiments for LAUSD 3rd 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
3rd Grade Experiment Manager
Eduardo Hernandez
Design experiments for LAUSD 3rd 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
3rd Grade Experiment Manager
Bia Llamas
Organize and run Outreach sessions at Global Education Academy, Westminster Elementary (Venice), Kory Hunter Middle School and Wilshire Elementary.
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
Bryce Blaugrund
Organize and run Outreach sessions at Global Education Academy, Westminster Elementary (Venice), Kory Hunter Middle School and Wilshire Elementary.
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
Jackson Hanf
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
Alvin Phan
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
Tatum Schultz
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
Shirley Medrano
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
Jacqueline Morales
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!