Hometown: Danville, CA
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting & Technology Management
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I've spent about a year and a half learning Chinese at Davis
Why join VITA?
I believed it to be a great opportunity to gain practical hands-on tax-filing experience outside of the classroom. Additionally, it's been amazing being able to contribute towards serving the greater Yolo County community, who rely on VITA and their services.
Harrison Guo-Albright
Co-Site
Hometown: Danville, CA
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting
Year: Graduate Student
Fun Fact: I used to work as a Starbucks barista
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA because it allowed me to apply what I learned in my accounting classes in a real-world setting while helping individuals file their taxes. VITA helped me gain practical experience and make a meaningful difference in the community.
Audrey Teng
Co-Site
Hometown: Ventura, California
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/ Accounting Minor
Year: 3rd Year
Fun Fact: I have a hamster.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to help give back to the community and to learn skills prevalent to future career opportunities. I keep returning to VITA because you are able to meet and help many new people.
Lourdes Lopez
Co-President
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/ Accounting Minor
Year: 3rd Year
Fun Fact: I have a hamster.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to help give back to the community and to learn skills prevalent to future career opportunities. I keep returning to VITA because you are able to meet and help many new people.
Lourdes Lopez
Co-President
Hometown: Woodland
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I'm really good at separating small dog fights.
Why join VITA?
Join to learn how to do taxes! Also if you like helping people in our community who need it the most.
Mariana Ortega-Nuñez
Co-President
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I'm really good at separating small dog fights.
Why join VITA?
Join to learn how to do taxes! Also if you like helping people in our community who need it the most.
Mariana Ortega-Nuñez
Co-President
Hometown: China
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics
Minor: Accounting + Statistics
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I can ride a bike with no hands.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to deepen my professional knowledge of tax while gaining valuable experience and contributing to the community.
Yichen (Mia) Zhou
Finance Director
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics
Minor: Accounting + Statistics
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I can ride a bike with no hands.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to deepen my professional knowledge of tax while gaining valuable experience and contributing to the community.
Yichen (Mia) Zhou
Finance Director
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Major/Minor: Economics Major and Data in Society Minor
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I like collecting different stickers I find around campus.
Why join VITA?
I join VITA because I’ve had always been interested in learning about tax and how the purpose of the our club is to help give back to our community by helping them fill for their tax returns.
Kristy Ma
Marketing Director
Major/Minor: Economics Major and Data in Society Minor
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I like collecting different stickers I find around campus.
Why join VITA?
I join VITA because I’ve had always been interested in learning about tax and how the purpose of the our club is to help give back to our community by helping them fill for their tax returns.
Kristy Ma
Marketing Director
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting and Technology Management
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I’ve ran a marathon.
Why join VITA?
It’s a great way to help others out while being able to develop skills of your own.
Georgia Watts
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting and Technology Management
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I’ve ran a marathon.
Why join VITA?
It’s a great way to help others out while being able to develop skills of your own.
Georgia Watts
Lead Intern
Hometown: Oak Park, Ca
Major/Minor: Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I ran my first triathlon this summer!
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to give back to the community while strengthening my interpersonal and client service skills.
James Pernin
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I ran my first triathlon this summer!
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to give back to the community while strengthening my interpersonal and client service skills.
James Pernin
Lead Intern
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major/Minor: Economics & Political Science
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I like to collect old electronics, currently looking for walkmans and discmans!
Why join VITA?
I think VITA is a great way to connect with fellow students on campus, whether you engage with first years or fourth years or even grad students. It also allows you to serve more of the community around you, thus strengthening the ties you have to Davis as an institution and as a city.
Rasmeet Brar
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Economics & Political Science
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I like to collect old electronics, currently looking for walkmans and discmans!
Why join VITA?
I think VITA is a great way to connect with fellow students on campus, whether you engage with first years or fourth years or even grad students. It also allows you to serve more of the community around you, thus strengthening the ties you have to Davis as an institution and as a city.
Rasmeet Brar
Lead Intern
Hometown: Orange County
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics, Minor in Accounting
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: Bôa is my favorite band!
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to support low-income individuals and families in the Davis community. I also wanted to improve my tax law knowledge and gain hands-on experience with preparing tax returns.
Michelle Nguyen
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics, Minor in Accounting
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: Bôa is my favorite band!
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA to support low-income individuals and families in the Davis community. I also wanted to improve my tax law knowledge and gain hands-on experience with preparing tax returns.
Michelle Nguyen
Lead Intern
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I have gone to fifteen concerts this year.
Why join VITA?
VITA is a great place for professional development, but the main reason why I joined was because of the volunteering. Filing taxes is very stressful so being able to directly assist others with their taxes is very fulfilling.
Tanner Wright
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I have gone to fifteen concerts this year.
Why join VITA?
VITA is a great place for professional development, but the main reason why I joined was because of the volunteering. Filing taxes is very stressful so being able to directly assist others with their taxes is very fulfilling.
Tanner Wright
Lead Intern
Hometown: San Leandro
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I love capybaras!!!
Why join VITA?
You gain a lot of experience that's hard to find elsewhere. It's also a good chance to meet new people, from clients to fellow interns.
Rachel Chan
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I love capybaras!!!
Why join VITA?
You gain a lot of experience that's hard to find elsewhere. It's also a good chance to meet new people, from clients to fellow interns.
Rachel Chan
Lead Intern
Hometown: Los Angeles
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/ Accounting Minor
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I helped decorate Rose Parade floats when I was in high school.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA in my first year to learn how to file taxes, to help others file their taxes, and to strengthen and develop interpersonal and financial skills through workshops and experience in tax sites.
Jessica Tanujaya
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economics/ Accounting Minor
Year: 2nd Year
Fun Fact: I helped decorate Rose Parade floats when I was in high school.
Why join VITA?
I joined VITA in my first year to learn how to file taxes, to help others file their taxes, and to strengthen and develop interpersonal and financial skills through workshops and experience in tax sites.
Jessica Tanujaya
Lead Intern
Hometown: Hayward, CA
Major/Minor: Statistics, Science and Technology Studies, Minor in Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I am Yellow Green Colorblind!
Why join VITA?
Learn how to file your parents (and your own) taxes, while helping the community!
Andrew Hui
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Statistics, Science and Technology Studies, Minor in Accounting
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I am Yellow Green Colorblind!
Why join VITA?
Learn how to file your parents (and your own) taxes, while helping the community!
Andrew Hui
Lead Intern
Hometown: Elk Grove
Major/Minor: Managerial Economic (Accounting)
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I'm double jointed on both my elbow and can turn them both 360 degree!
Why join VITA?
Growing up in a low-income household, I have always admired VITA’s mission to support families like mine by providing free tax assistance, a service that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars. I also had a very positive experience with VITA and its board members last year, which has motivated me to join the team and continue this meaningful effort. I am eager to contribute to this important work and give back through the program!!
Han Pham
Lead Intern
Major/Minor: Managerial Economic (Accounting)
Year: 4th Year
Fun Fact: I'm double jointed on both my elbow and can turn them both 360 degree!
Why join VITA?
Growing up in a low-income household, I have always admired VITA’s mission to support families like mine by providing free tax assistance, a service that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars. I also had a very positive experience with VITA and its board members last year, which has motivated me to join the team and continue this meaningful effort. I am eager to contribute to this important work and give back through the program!!
Han Pham
Lead Intern
