Executive Board

Executive Officers

Valerie Tran | President

Valerie presides at general meetings and oversees all activities. She also organizes the Winter Gauntlet and Annual Accounting Banquet.

Valerie is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with the SEC as a financial reporting intern this past summer and will be interning with Deloitte San Diego in their Tax practice this summer. In her free time, she enjoys ocean swimming and hanging with friends at the beach.
Fun fact: Valerie is a huge fan of apple pie!

Maria Segall | Vice President of External Affairs

Maria directs external communication and organizes the Gauntlet.

Maria is a fourth year Economics and Accounting major who interned at EY in their audit practice this past summer. In her free time she enjoys going on walks, swimming, reading sci-fi or history, and listening to live music.
Fun fact: The coolest place she's ever been to is outside the Mauna Kea Observatory!

Mateo Poncia | Vice President of Internal Affairs

Mateo coordinates weekly meetings, including guest speaker arrangements and food, and records meeting minutes. He acts as President in the event that the President is unable to do so.

Mateo is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who will be interning with KPMG next summer. In his spare time, he likes to play sports, workout, cook, read, and go on new adventures with friends.
Fun fact: Mateo is a big Dodgers and Steelers fan!

Jessie Liao | Vice President of Recruitment

Jessie plans Fall and Winter Meet the Firms and also helps organize the Annual Accounting Banquet.

Jessie is a fourth year Economics and Accounting major who interned at PwC in their LA audit practice this past summer. Besides being on the UAS board, she is also Head Grader of TAG for the 2023-2024 school year. In her free time, she enjoys baking, photography, making movies, and spending time with her two cats.
Fun fact: Jessie volunteers at a local SB cat shelter!

Annie Sun | Vice President of Communications

Annie maintains the website, Facebook page, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, and produces advertisements for upcoming events. She also communicates with students regarding upcoming meetings and events.

Annie is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with PwC LA as a Start intern this past summer and is looking forward to interning with PwC NYC this summer in their Audit and Assurance practice. She enjoys reading, running, dancing, and going to concerts in her free time.
Fun Fact: Annie danced for 11 years!

Daniel Kent | Vice President of Finance

Daniel is responsible for the safekeeping and recording of the Society's monies and membership records.

Daniel is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who will be interning with KPMG LA in their Audit practice this summer. In his spare time, he likes to play sports, hang out with friends, and watch TV shows.
Fun fact: Daniel played baseball in high school!

McKenna Bradley | Vice President of Marketing and Social Engagement

McKenna creates events to retain and increase member involvement and makes classroom announcements. She also organizes and promotes the social events of the society and is in charge of organizing the Annual Talent Show.

McKenna is a third-year Economics and Accounting major. In her free time, she enjoys running, photography, and spending time at the beach.
Fun Fact: McKenna has a dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom!

Committee Members

Brendan Trainor | External Committee Member

Brendan is an external committee member, who assists the VP of External Affairs with various events and matters that take place throughout the year.

Brendan is a third-year Economics and Accounting major with a minor in data science. He is currently interning at Kamran and Company and looks forward to interning with Deloitte this summer. In his free time he enjoys surfing and playing tennis/lacrosse.

Jonathan Balderrama | Internal Committee Member

Jonathan is an internal committee member, who assists the VP of Internal Affairs with various events and matters that take place throughout the year.

Jonathan is a second year Economics and Accounting major. In his free time he enjoys playing basketball and lifting.
Fun fact: He met Jayson Tatum his rookie year during All-Star Weekend in LA!

Destiny Tai | Recruitment Committee Member

Destiny is a recruitment committee member, who assists the VP of Recruitment with various events and matters that take place throughout the year.

Destiny is a second year Economics and Accounting major who attended the KPMG Rise Leadership Institute this past summer. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, traveling, baking, and listening to music (specifically Taylor Swift).
Fun fact: She has a twin sister!

Renee Wang | Communications Committee Member

Renee is a communications committee member, who assists the VP of Communications with various events and matters that take place throughout the year.

Renee is a second year Economics and Accounting major. In her free time she likes to draw the scenery in her sketchbook for practice and memories when she goes to a new place.
Fun fact: Renee is double-jointed on my right arm due to a tricycle incident when she was three!

Andrew Fong | Marketing and Social Committee Member

Andrew is a marketing and social committee member who assists the VP of Marketing and Social Engagement with various events and matters that take place throughout the year.

Andrew is a second-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with Wheeler Accountants this past summer in San Jose. He enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball, and trying new restaurants.
Fun Fact: Andrew has a corgi named Flash!

Faculty Advisor

Doug Kulper, BS, MBA, JD, CPA | Faculty Advisor

Professor Kulper received his BS and MBA from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned his law degree at the University of Utah. Prior to law school, he was a supervising senior at Arthur Young & Co. (now Ernst & Young). He later was managing partner of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson, the largest law firm in Ventura County, where he practiced business law for two decades. Now he teaches and advises impressive students at UCSB full-time.

On the side, Professor Kulper runs Casa Gialla Vineyards & Farm (@casagiallavineyards), where he recently harvested Malbec grapes for the third vintage of his wine. He donates his Casa Gialla wine to the UAS for its annual awards banquet and to guest speakers at UAS meetings. His modest farm also produces multiple varieties of table grapes, apples, berries, olives, and figs. He is a huge college football and NFL fan, loves playing golf, and following the stock market.