About us
LACI is the University of Southern California's premier social impact consulting organization. Our members come from a diverse array of academic backgrounds, and are committed to helping nonprofits, social enterprises, and other socially-impactful companies serve Los Angeles populations.
MEET THE EBOARD
Phil Han
President
hanphill@usc.eduPhil is a junior from San Jose, California studying Business and Computer Programming. This is his fourth semester in LACI and he has also served as a team lead and a finance director. As President, Phil oversees the management and administrative operation of LACI, providing leadership and support to all of its members. Next summer, he’s going to be working for Centerview Partners in its technology group within Menlo Park. In his free time, Phil loves exploring restaurants, working out, and playing poker!
Ronak Pai
VP of Internal Resources
ronakpai@usc.eduRonak is a junior from Saratoga, CA, studying Computer Science and Business Administration. This is Ronak's fourth semester in LACI, and he previously served as a director of internal relations. As VP of IR, Ronak oversees the internal perations and improvements of the organization. Ronak interned as a software engineer at YouTube last summer. In his free time, Ronak enjoys playing basketball, playing chess, and playing puzzle games.
Angie Jia
VP of Fellowship
aqjia@usc.eduAngie is a junior from St. Louis, MO, studying Computer Science and Business Administration.This is her thrid semester in LACI, and she was previously a director of fellowship. As VP of Fellowship, Angie organizes social events and focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This past summer, she worked as a software development intern at Instrument. Angie loves journaling, rooftops, and making Spotify playlists.
Anna Sun
VP of Projects
annasun@usc.eduAnna is a junior from Pleasanton, CA studying Business, Design and Computer Programming. This is her third semester in LACI and she is currently working alongside Serena Xiao as VP of Projects. Anna and Serena oversees all LACI project teams and determines which clients to take every semester. She’s extremely passionate about making social impact especially in the environmental and educational areas. In her free time, Anna loves drawing, gaming and running.
Serena Xiao
VP of Projects
ssxiao@usc.eduSerena is a junior from Kansas City, Kansas studying Accounting and double minoring in Applied Analytics and Disruptive Innovation. This is Serena’s third semester with LACI, and she is working with Anna Sun as VP of Projects. Serena and Anna seek and select LACI clients each semester and oversee all project team operations. This past summer, Serena worked for 3Degrees Group, a non-profit consulting organization. Serena enjoys dancing, going to concerts, and thrill activities like skydiving!
Alysha Kanjiyani
VP of Finance
kanjiyan@usc.eduAlysha is a junior from Birmingham, Alabama studying Computer Science and Business Administration. This is her fifth semester in LACI and she has also served as a finance director. As VP of Finance, Alysha manages the finances of LACI and secures sponsors to enhance deliverable quality. She's going to be working at Microsoft doing product management in Seattle. In her free time, she likes trying different foods and upcycling clothes.
Blake Pak
VP of External Relations
brpak@usc.eduBlake is a sophomore from Pasadena, California studying Business. This is her third semester in LACI and she has previously served as an XR director. As VP of XR, Blake organizes professional development events and manages the organization’s marketing strategy. This summer, she'll be an intern at Mastercard. She is passionate about solving the toughest social problems within business and loves trying new things!
Janice Kim
VP of Human Resources
janicejk@usc.eduJanice is a Junior from San Diego studying Business Administration and Accounting. This is her third semester in LACI and she has also served as a director of XR. As VP of HR, Janice oversees LACI recruitment and educating new members throughout their first semester in LACI. Janice will be working as a Deals Advisory Intern at PwC New York Next Summer. Janice loves snowboarding, skateboarding, taking film pictures, and dancing in her free time!