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Executive Board

The Undergraduate Accounting Society Executive Board plans and hosts the following events:

- Meet the Firms
- The Gauntlet
- Annual Accounting Awards Banquet
- UAS Talent Show
​- Socials
- Weekly Meetings

Justine Reyes  |  President

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

Justine is a fourth-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with EY LA in their Audit & Assurance practice this past summer. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, getting food with friends, and listening to Taylor Swift.
Fun fact: Justine can legally officiate weddings in California! 

Caleb Shohfi  |  Vice President of Internal Affairs

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Caleb 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.  

Caleb is a fourth-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with Deloitte LA in their Audit and Assurance practice this past summer. In his spare time, he likes to travel, play chess, and watch movies.
Fun fact: Caleb fosters cats.​ 

Erica Lam  |  Vice President of Recruitment

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Erica plans both Summer and Winter Meet the Firms.
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Erica is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who is looking forward to interning with Deloitte San Jose in their Audit and Assurance practice this summer. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, eating, and hanging out with friends.
Fun fact: Erica plays the Dizi, a Chinese traditional bamboo flute!

Zexing Hu  |  Vice President of Communications

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Zexing 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. 
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Zexing, who also goes by Jenny, is a fourth-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with EY LA this past summer as an Audit Intern. She enjoys painting, watching cooking videos, and having road-trips with friends. 
​Fun Fact: Jenny loves Border Collies and plans to have one after she graduates. 

Suryan Bhatia  |  Vice President of Finance

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

Suryan is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who interned with PwC San Jose in their Tax practice this past summer. In his spare time, he likes to cook, read, and play golf.
Fun fact: Suryan has 2 dogs: an 11-year-old beagle named Simba and a 3-year-old samoyed-husky named Aria.

Hannah Kwan  |  Vice President of Marketing

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Hannah creates events to retain and increase member involvement and makes classroom announcements. 

Hannah is a second-year Economics and Accounting major. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, hiking, and discovering new music.
Fun Fact: Hannah has a lionhead rabbit named Nala.


Jishnu Swamy  |  Vice President of Social Engagement

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Jishnu organizes and promotes the social events of the society ​and explores presenting new, additional social events to encourage inclusion and fellowship for UAS members. He is also in charge of organizing the Annual Talent Show.

Jishnu is a third-year Economics and Accounting major who has worked at the PwC San Francisco and San Jose Assurance practices. In his spare time, he enjoys dancing, photography, and trying new foods.
Fun Fact: Jishnu is an Eagle Scout!

Andrew Kuo  |  Committee Member

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Andrew is a committee member, who assists the Executive Board with various events and matters that take place throughout the year. 

Andrew is a second-year Economics and Accounting major. He enjoys rock climbing, surfing, listening to music, and watching the ocean waves.
​Fun Fact: Andrew has 800 Word Hunt wins!

Mika Iwai  |  Committee Member

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Mika is a committee member, who assists the Executive Board with various events and matters that take place throughout the year. ​

Mika is a second-year Economics and Accounting Major. This summer, she has been an intern for Kaiser Permanente’s HR Benefit Accounting Team. She enjoys playing the piano, traveling, and trying new cafes.
Fun fact: Her favorite genre of music is jazz!

Dewey Duong  |  Committee Member

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Dewey is a committee member, who assists the Executive Board with various events and matters that take place throughout the year. 

Dewey is a second-year Economics and Accounting major. In his spare time, Dewey loves to go to the gym, play basketball, spikeball, and explore new places with his friends.
Fun Fact: Dewey likes to watch comedy movies.

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

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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, where he recently harvested Malbec grapes for the third vintage of his wine. 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.​
  • Home
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Annual Events >
      • Meet the Firms
      • The Gauntlet
      • Talent Show
      • Accounting Banquet
    • Photos
  • Join Us
    • Join UAS
    • Our Team >
      • Executive Board
      • Applications
      • Alumni
    • First Years & Transfers
  • Notable Speakers
  • Announcements
  • Sponsors
  • VITA
  • Contact Us