SAY HELLO TO OUR 2019-2020 OFFICERS!

President

kevin le

Hey y’all! My name’s Kevin Le and I’m the POPS President for the 2019-2020 school year! 

​A fun fact about me is that I’m a total art geek - I love painting, drawing, binding books, and doing all sorts of crafty stuff! Catch me in the art building from time to time working on a painting. I hope to meet a lot of awesome new members this year and cultivate a supportive environment for pre-optometry students alike 🤓 I’m super excEYEted to meet you all soon!

External Vice  President

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linda bui

Hello hello all! My name is Linda Bui and I’m the POPS External Vice President for the 2019-2020 school year.

​I love to spend my time outdoors and you can usually catch me bouldering, on hiking trails, or when the weather is nice! We have an amazing year ahead of us and I am so stoked for what is to come. I would tell y’all a joke . . . but all of them are so cornea.

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INternal Vice President

​pia vo

Hey everyone! My name is Pia Vo, and I will be your Internal Vice President for the 2019-2020 school year!

​I'm a fourth year biology major from Austin, Texas. In my free time, I’m usually out exploring new things, hanging out with my dogs, or laughing at random memes. I love meeting new people so always feel free to reach out! If not, (iris)pect that. I look forward to another great year in POPS and hope to see you all soon!
 

Secretary

lydia philip

HI FRIENDS!! My name is Lydia Philip and I’m the POPS Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year.

​I am a fourth year biology major from Dallas, TX. If I’m not studying, you can usually catch me at church, playing sports at Greg, out exploring Austin or enjoying a game night in with my friends. I love making new friends so break the eyes😂 and let’s hang out!! Super excited for this year and all the new memories we’ll make!
 

Treasurer 

austin Franco

Hi everybody, my name is Austin Franco and I will be serving as your POPS Treasurer for the 2019-2020 school year.

​I am a huge Disney, Lego, and Star Wars nerd and have let it consume every aspect of my life. Also…. I do not ever leave the house without a copy of Lord of the Rings. Talk to me about all these awesome things and many more, can’t wait to meet y’all!

Social Chair

rolando guillot

Hi everybody, my name is Rolando Guillot and I will be your social chair for the 2019-2020 school year.

​I’ll be graduating in the spring, so feel free to ask me about any class recommendations! In my free time I like to cook and I am always looking for new recipes. I look forward to meeting everyone and making it to playoffs this IM season 🏆

Volunteer Coordinator

ivette zapata

Hey everyone! My name is Ivette Zapata and I am your 2019-2020 POPS Volunteer Coordinator.

I’m a second year Biology major from the Houston area. I love to dance and meet new people. Most of the time I’m either studying, eating, or playing games with friends. Don’t be afraid to say hi! EYE can’t wait to SEE new members!!

Historian

JACKIE ESTRADA

Hi y’all! My name is Jackie Estrada and I am your POPS Historian for Spring 2020.

I’m a second year Psychology major from Dallas,Tx. I love going to concerts, spending time with my dogs, and trying out new restaurants. If you guys have any food recommendations come find me at our next general meeting!!

Officer  Duties  &  Responsibilities

President

• Official representative of POPS
• Preside over club meetings and activities
• Initiate committees as the need arises, with the consent of club
• Reserve rooms and plan for general meetings and officer meetings
• Invite guest speakers
• Organize tours/field trips/major events.
• Help keep officers on task and also help them as needed
• Keep organization’s documents and other misc. papers together; pass on to President-elect

External Vice President

• Assume Presidential duties if President is absent from meetings/activities
• Assist President in managing and coordinating meetings, events, and activities
• Attend other functions in the President’s absence
• Write "Thank You" cards to all of our guest speakers and buy gifts of gratitude for selected speakers
• Carry out other duties as assigned by President
• Create and post flyers for upcoming meetings
• Secure sponsorships for organization

Internal Vice President

• Oversee OptoFamily and Big Sib/Lil Sib Program
• Design and order T-shirts

Secretary

• Create and update website
• Inform members of meetings and activities
• Take attendance at all meetings and events
• Pass out and compile the info sheets on all members
• Keep track of points
• Make the newsletters for each meeting; pass out to members
• Collect extra brochures/documents from speakers
• Update and manage website regularly with announcements, member points, and pictures
• Send job openings to listserv and post on website

Treasurer

• Collect dues and keep record of payments
• Deposit money into bank
• Reimburse members for meeting supplies, t-shirts, etc.
• Set budgets during the year including meetings, socials, etc.
• Organize fundraisers
• Keep records of all transactions with bank

Volunteer Coordinator

• Inform and remind members about new volunteer opportunities at the beginning of each semester
• Help promote volunteer events related to the health care profession
• Compile a list of doctors that are willing to let students shadow them
• Be aware of possible volunteer opportunities throughout the semester
• Communicate periodically with Prevent Blindness President and announce upcoming screening events

Social Chair

• Plan, manage, and oversee socials during the year
• Coordinate intramural sports
• Plan end-of-year banquet

Historian

• Take pictures at meetings and events; upload to website
• Banner design for UH Spring Conference
• Organize scrapbook with help from members
• Create banquet slideshow at the end of the year
• Create signage and posters for events