Our Objectives

Awareness

Generate excitement and conversation about the potential of alternative proteins

Community

Build an inclusive, fun, and fulfilling community

Research

Advance the state of alternative proteins

Innovation

Commercialize advancements and get proteins out in the market

Education

Build classes and majors in the

field

2022/23 Executive Board

President

Justin Wilken

4th year

Major: Finance

Minor: Interdisciplinary

Hobbies: Cooking and dining out, mindfulness practices, active wellness (hiking, soccer), guitar playing and songwriting.

Passions: Personal and professional development, solving the world's most pressing problems, pursuing compassionate and fulfilling lifestyles.

Director of External Affairs

Sophia Salgado

4th year

Major: Business Administration Management

Minors: Interdisciplinary and Food Studies

Hobbies/Passions: helping others connect through food, learning from entrepreneurs, going to local farmer's markets, and making the most of college!

Director of Internal Affairs

Talia Solovei

2nd year

Major: Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Origin: San Jose, CA

Hobbies/Passions: Cooking, staying active, scuba diving, animal/cat rescue, animal rights.

Director of Recruitment

Tierney Morton

2nd year

Major: Sustainability

Minor: Food Studies

Hobbies/Passions: Cooking, hiking swimming, rock climbing, sustainability, animal welfare.

Co-Director of Research & Education

Jericho Reyes

2nd year

Major: Chemistry

Origin: Chula Vista, CA

Hobbies/Passions: Collecting vinyl, being a foodie, attending concerts, reading books, exploring San Diego.

Co-Director of Research & Education

Shotaro Hirayama

4th year

Major: Foods and Nutrition

Origin: Japan (Niigata prefecture)

Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, playing video games

Co-Director of Marketing

Paige Obrecht

4th year

Major: Sustainability

Minor: Food Studies

Origin: Springboro, Ohio

Hobbies: Painting, reading, writing, working out, cooking & anything outdoors.

Co-Director of Marketing

Angeline Chan

2nd year

Major: Psychology

Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies

Origin: Shanghai -> Kauaii, HI.

Hobbies/Passions: Hiking, cooking, tennis, nutrition, practicing mindfulness, watching crime documentaries, law of attraction.

Director of Public Relations

James Rackstraw

3nd year

Major: Sustainability

Origin: La Jolla, CA

Hobbies/Passions: Surfing, video editing.

Faculty Advisor