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*****	Head Coordinator Head Coordinator Oversees the S.M.I.L.E. committee; responsible for all activity within the program. Contact the head coordinator for any questions or needs that do not pertain to the other S.M.I.L.E. board members. About me Year: Senior Major: American Studies with a minor in Education Howdy. My name is Rueben and I'm from a small city near LA -- Carson -- home of that Beckham dude's soccer team =P. I am generally a very relaxed and stress-free kinda guy. I'm into video games, and I tend to play more WoW and Warcraft 3 than I should. I also incessantly use emoticons.... sometimes after every sentence =/.... However, despite my video game addiction and overuse of emoticons, I am a very approachable person who is always down to chat and have fun.:). I can also be a huge bookworm if I'm free without internet access for huge blocks of time. I also have a strange fondness for dystopian novels. Octavia Butler is the greatest author ever- I can read her Parable series over and over! Say hi! =) Rueben Salmeron rueben_s@berkeley.edu
External Affairs Responsible for maintaining constant communication between Longfellow and SMILE. Represents SMILE in planning after school events. Helps organize new mentor/mentee activities within the program upon request . Also knowledgeable in Longfellow policies, holidays, events, teacher's schedules, sports schedules, and class schedules. About me Year: 3rd Major: Economics, Political Science Double Major; Public Policy minor Hey everyone, I'm Luis from Norwalk, Ca (So Cal's all you need to know). I like thinking about the things I could be doing if I did not spent so much time thinking about them. I also enjoy sleeping and am a big fan of MMA and any sort of competitive fighting sport. I am a first generation college student and am a proud parent of a mini tornado. I have a somewhat serious face but I'm really nice if you give me a cookie. If you see me around and say hi and I do not answer its because I'm thinking whether or not I locked my front door did not notice you. Luis De La Cruz delacruzlg@gmail.com	*****
*****	Co-Internal Affairs Chair In charge of mentor-mentee match-ups and contact groups. Please address any questions about mentor applications/interview to her. About me Year:Super Senior(?)/Graduated Major: Integrative Biology, Education Minor Hi there, I'm Stephanie and I am from Walnut, CA (not to be confused with Walnut Creek). I have finished my major requirements and am just chilling with SMILE because I just can't seem to let it go. =) I love to cook and bake, although I have more of an affinity with sweets (especially CHOCOLATE!) and tend to lean in the baker realm. I like singing, playing tennis, reading trashy romance novels (NO, Twilight is not one of them), and pestering people to give me their food. Come play Super Smash Brawl with me and train me enough to beat Saul and I will give you your choice of free baked goods for life. Like he said, email either of us with any questions about SMILE! We love questions. =) Dogs or Cats? DOGS!!! So much more friendly, affectionate, loyal, and lovable. Cats are such dumb animals that they couldn't even make it on the Chinese Zodiac because they got tricked by a Rat! Plus they scratch and bite you even when you were offering them food and shelter from a cold winter night...TWICE. T_T Stephanie Yeh stephanie_yeh@berkeley.edu
Co-Internal Affairs Chair In charge of mentor-mentee match-ups and contact groups. Please address any questions about mentor applications/interview to him. About me Year: 4th Major: Math(O_O) minor in Education Hello Everybody (Hi doctor Nick, ;-)), I am Saul and I am from Terra Bella, Ca- out in the middle of nowhere. Google it if you want, but all you will see is a bunch of fields. In my spare time, I like watching movies (Man on Fire is my fav),TV, playing video games (Love Smash Bros), card games (Hold'm in particular), board games (Settlers of Catan!), and just hanging out with my friends. I'm not a huge sports fan, but I do like to watch a variety of sports. If you ever want to see me on campus, just look for me in the saddest looking building on campus, Evans. If you have any questions about Project S.M.I.L.E, feel free to email me. GO BEARS! Saul Beltran saulbeltran88@gmail.com	*****
Treasurer Maintaining all financial records, budgets and finances for Project S.M.I.L.E. About me Year: 4th Major: Cognitive Science with a minor in education Hi, I'm Jenny and I love bouncy houses and sparkly things and those super outrageously messy food that require like a million napkins but are totally worth it because they taste like huge dripping pieces of heaven in your mouth. I spend most of my time in the kitchen- baking, cooking, EATING, and even (gasp!) cleaning. I'm SMILE's new treasurer and I'm super excited for this semester with you! Oh- and if you find me awkwardly staring at you, I'm probably just admiring your dress so come on over and tell me where you got it! jennytanaka@gmail.com	*****
Secretary Oversees the roster and attendance to the events. Maintains communication among board members and organization throughout the committee. About me I love the ---- Lakers, Lakers, Los Angeles, Lakers, LAKERS Wiki "The Lakers hold records for having (at the end of the 2008?9 season) the most wins (2,970), the highest winning percentage (61.7%), the most NBA Finals appearances (30), the second fewest non-playoff seasons with five, and the second-most NBA championships with 15" LAkers, Lakeshow, LA, Lakeeeers, lakers Kiev Wan kievwan@berkeley.edu	*****
*****	Fund-raising Coordinator Responsible for all fundraising activities, including concessions, corporate sponsorships, grants etc. All suggestions will welcome, please and thank you! About me Year: 4th Major: History Hello, everyone! I'm Arturo. You can call me Art, Arty, whatever you want. I'm originally from Southern California but after three years in Berkeley I've become a Bay Area junkie. My favorite things to do include watching movies, reading, experimenting in the kitchen, going to the gym, laying around and wasting time, thinking about the future, and thinking about the weekend. I also love anything science-fiction. If anybody is down for a Firefly marathon, let me know! Please feel free to give me any suggestions and comments you may have about our fundraising endeavors :) Life Goals: Someday I will become a Jedi knight. Arturo Galarza artgalarza@gmail.com
*****	Historian In charge of everything related to pictures. Puts together the scrapbook at the end of the semester. Also in charge of putting together slideshows for everyone to see. Any pictures from SMILE events should be sent to the Historian. About me Year: Super senior! Hello! I'm Michelle and I'm a fifth year (Yes I'm old. Please don't remind me. *cry*). My current obsession is getting back into the habit of exercising and I'm addicted to working out. I'm always up for jogging so if you ever feel the need for some cardiovascular exercise hit me up. I like to bake, watch the NBA & MLB, I'm a huuuge textaholic, I have a fascination w/ airplanes and airports, I can't seem to turn down mahjong, and if you disturb my sleep I will hurt you. Furthermore, I'm probably the biggest procrastinator you'll ever meet. Oh and if you get me boba I will love you forever. Also I <3 giant things. Michelle Park mepark86@gmail.com
Publicity In charge of marketing Project SMILE to UC Berkeley, parents of Longfellow middle school, as well as members of AAA. Some of the responsiblities include recruiting potential members during the beginning of the semester through flyering, chalking, and posting and creating a SMILE parent brochure. About me: Year: Junior Major: Sociology and MCB Hi there! I'm Amlu and I am originally from Cupertino, CA. I am a very energetic, positive individual and I love to laugh and smile. I have a lot of school spirit, and I absolutely love working with kids. Outside of academics and school, my passion in life is dance. I've been dancing since I was 5, and am currently apart of the Bollywood dance team at Berkeley. I also love singing at the top of my lungs, running, and watching the T.V. show Friends. I love meeting new people and going on spontaneous adventures, so feel free to contact me if you want something fun to do! Amlu Natesan amluuu@gmail.com	*****
*****	Social Chair In charge of all social events in SMILE. Give any and all suggestions for social events to the social coordinator. About me Bonjour! My name is Jacqueline and I am a third year History Major, with a French/English Minor. I love playing sports: volleyball and softball, office supplies, and chocolate chip cookies. When relaxing you can find me reading a good book, or watching Top Chef. Interesting fact: I am currently planning a one month treck across Europe (any suggestions?). Jacqueline Larios Jlariosucb@gmail. com
*****	Academic/Alumni Responsible for maintaining the academic well-being of our board members and the communications between the past mentors and current mentors About me Year:4th Major: Dietetics Hi, I'm Steve and I am from San Jose. It will be much easier to get to know me if you just talk to me in person. I do however like to read up on anything 'exercise' related and love to play video games Steve Chau chauster@berkeley.com
Webmaster Responsible for maintaining the Project SMILE website and updating the Announcements board. Contact her concerning the layout and features of the website. About me Year: 2nd Major: Integrative Biology, minor in English Hi, I'm Kathy and I'm from Los Gatos, CA (yeah, like the cats but not in English). I've also lived in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and China- woot geographical potpourri! In my spare time, I like to practice sleeping, geek out to Masterpiece Theatre and go window shopping. Not real shopping because most places discriminatingly do not accept monopoly money. Eating is another one of my well-versed talents. I love to get any comments, suggestions, passionate flames about the website so bring it <3 Kathy Li kli1031@gmail.com	*****