Executive Board:

DIRECTORS:

Jamie Vogel:
Originally from southwest Florida, Jamie is now a senior at USC. Aside from studing Creative Writing and Neuroscience, she enjoys working with special needs children and especially loves Spirits in Action Day. This is her third year working with SIA and her second year serving as Co-Director. She hopes her final year will be the best SIA yet!

Email: jamievog@usc.edu

Christianna Kyriacou:
Christianna is a senior double majoring in journalism and political science. She started an arts and crafts program for the students at the Salvin Special Education Center. Prior to becoming co-director of Spirits in Action, she served as the organization's athlete recruitment co-chair for two years.

E-mail: kyriacou@usc.edu

FUNDRAISING:

Kristyn Ikeda:
I'm currently a sophomore business major who loves working with special needs children. In addition to being a member of the Fundraising Committee for Spirits in Action last year, I also participated in USC's Best Buddies chapter. This year, I plan on continuing my work with special needs children by serving as one of the Fundraising Chairs for Spirits in Action and Activity Coordinator for Best Buddies.

Lauren Katzen:








Gabrielle Yee:










ACTIVITIES:

Julia Delcarson:
Hi my name is Julia Delcarson. I am a Junior Biology Major/Business Minor in the eight year Baccalaureate/MD program through Keck. I have been volunteering with special needs children since middle school through programs such as Camp Escapades, Calexico, and Orthopaedic Hospital in LA. This will be my third year being Activities Director for Spirits In Action. I love working with the kids every year at our big event. It brings me joy to see them laughing, smiling and having fun while participating in the activities we put together for them.

Ranjita Raghavan:








ATHLETE RECRUITMENT:

Breanna Golin:
Hi! My name is Breanna Golin and this is my second year being a part of SIA and my first year on E-board for Athlete Recruitment. I have a younger sister with special needs and have always been active in the special needs community throughout my life, so this club attracted my interests immediately! This year I'm hoping to reach out to even more athletes in new communities throughout Los Angeles County to have an even greater number at SIA Day. We put on an amazing event that brings joy to so many and I'm excited for what this year has to come!



VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT:

Albert Aboseif:






Faye Espiritu:
I have always been inspired by my younger cousin who has autism, so when I started USC in the spring of 2011, I immediately got involved with Spirits in Action. I love the organization and strongly believe in its mission to celebrate young people with disabilities. I couldn't be more excited for this year!



FOOD COMMITTEE:

Giovanni Dandekar:






ENTERTAINMENT:

Hillary Curley:
I am a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout High School I was very involved with the local Special Olympics chapter, so when I came to USC I knew Spirits in Action was an organization that I wanted to be involved in!

Kayla Nishida:
Kayla is a Sophomore at University of Southern California currently majoring in Psychology. She has spent multiple years of her life deeply involved in the organization known as Best Buddies. She's also volunteered at hospitals, clinics and schools to help children of all ages.

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Save the date: March 3 is SIA Day 2012!