ark council
2022-2023
Kaitlyn Calara Evangelista
John C. Kimball High School
Co-Coordinator
Hi ark family! I am a senior at Kimball High School and I am so excited to be your 2022-2023 NorCal ARK Council Co-Coordinator. During my sophomore year of high school, I joined ARK in interest of showing people kindness and putting a smile on their face. Since I was little I have always wanted to put a positive impact on the world and help others. Joining this club had allowed me to not only impact the world positively but also this community ARK has built.
Fun fact: I do Track and Field and I love to read!
Julia Cordero
John C. Kimball High School
Co-Coordinator
hi ark fam! my name is Julia Cordero and I will be a senior this coming term (2022-2023) at Kimball High School. I will serve as your co-coordinator for our NorCal Council and co-president for Kimball ark. To serve all ark members is a complete honor. Ark is not just a club to me, rather a family, a place to connect and form relationships, and a police for me to expand my creative outlet through leadership roles. I believe we have a strong and efficient team this year, that will do its best to make all ARK clubs thrive. We will make it out main goal to spread kinds in all aspects of life.
Fun Fact: I play volleyball, track and field, and LOVE Harry Styles. My favorite past time hobbies is to cook, read romance and thriller books, and watch Supernatural!!! Can't Wait!
Jina So
Independence High School
Co-Secretary
HELLO HELLO EVERYBODY ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡! My name is Jina So and I will be a senior for the 2022-2023 school year at Independence High School. I go by she/her pronouns! One of my hobbies is starting a large collection. Notably, when I was younger, I started a Littlest Pet Shop toy collection and I have finished the collection with over 500 toys. I also enjoy reading comics (mangas, manhwas, manhuas, and etc.)! Whenever I have free time, I am usually reading something. For this term, I will proudly be serving as a co-secretary of the ARK Council team. From the moment I joined ARK at my high school, I was welcomed with open arms by a kind community :). Despite being in a club without many friends as an introvert, I always felt included and excited for the next ARKtivity. ARK has helped me understand the joy in helping others and giving back to the community. I am truly grateful for ARK for helping me become the person I am now and giving me the confidence to apply for the co-secretary position of ARK Council. I am extremely hopeful for this year and will do anything in my ability to support ARK’s growth ৻( •̀ ᗜ •́ ৻)!
Britney Do
Oak Grove High School
Co-Secretary
ARK gives me a space to be surrounded by others who share the same values and motivations. ARK has allowed me to integrate into high-school and find a place to feel like I belong. Through ARK I am able to express my love and support for my community and beyond. ARK has become an important cornerstone of who I am and what I represent.
Jana Harmsen
Mountain House High School
Treasurer
Hello, I am Jana Harmsen. I come from Mountain House High School, I am currently going to be your treasurer! A little about me, military nerd. Planning on enlisting full time to the national guard as soon as the time hits. I come from a military boarded school that inspired me to best that I can be! I also like to do art, animate and just being a general help anywhere I can be of assistance! You might be asking, why would you join ARK? Well as a duty to myself and my community I love to be a great help to anyone and everyone that could possibly need it! I have been in ark in my school since Freshmen year and even in my sophomore I was Vice President of the club itself. I told myself why not take it up a notch? I got this! Remember this always, confidence is key, keep calm and you’ll do fine kid.
Jenny Liu
Independence High School
Visual Media Chair
Hello everyone my name is Jenny Liu, I’m going to be a senior at Independence High School. I love spending my time catching up on shows like on kdramas or anime, and sketching throughout the day usually.
Ina Obaldo
John C. Kimball High School
Visual Media Chair
Hello ARK Family!!! My name is Ina Obaldo, and I am an incoming senior, who is also incredibly delighted to serve as your Digital Media Chair for this 2022-2023 term! Having grown up as rather introverted and being placed in a socially distanced time, clubs sparked feelings of interest into me, as they allowed me to create new memories and formulate leadership and social skills to last me a lifetime! I specifically took a liking to ARK, however, due to the club’s focus on inclusivity alongside simply being kind for that sole reason, without there being an ulterior motive. I am excited for this term and hope to further spread kindness and increase ARK’s impact on our environment!
Fun Fact: Some of my hobbies include playing volleyball, reading, biking, and crocheting!
Rania Asad
John C. Kimball High School
Editor
Hi everyone! My name is Rania Asad, editor for the ARK council. About to be a senior, and super excited for everything planned this year!
A little about me— my favorite subject is biology, I run track and cross country, my favorite animals are dinosaurs, and love writing. So stoked to be working with everyone!
FOunders
Sabrina Ma
Founder
Sabrina is a life enthusiast who has crusaded for kindness in both Silicon Valley and Singapore. Having experienced the day-to-day struggles of high school, she created ARK Club in August 2011 in an attempt to lift her and her peers' spirits. While she finds joy in hip hop, milk tea, and new cuisines, Sabrina aspires to be a globally impactful business leader who radiates compassion in all her endeavors.
Hannah Pham
Founder
Hannah grew up by the serene mountains in Vancouver, Canada and currently resides in Westwood, California. Emulating those who inspired her to become the person she is today, Hannah strives to be a beacon of light to her peers during the rough patches in life. In her free time, you can find her doodling in Adobe Illustrator, writing to-do lists she never completes, or binge-eating large bags of Hot Cheetos.
Past COUNCIL TEAMs
2019-2020's ARK Council
Co-Coordinators:
Amy Do & Kristina Nguyen
Secretary:
Nancy Loi
Treasurer:
Christy Mei
Digital Media Chair:
Becky Tran
Visual Media Chair:
Angela Le
Editor:
Emily Lin
2018-2019's ARK Council
Co-Coordinators:
Darlene Mac & Savanna Vu
Secretary:
Isabelle Navarro
Treasurer:
Grace Deng
Digital Media Chair:
Harrison Dang
Visual Media Chair:
Bryan Nguyen
Editor:
Eliza Luo
2017-2018's ARK Council
Co-Coordinators:
Lily Li & Sally Nguyen
Secretary:
Jayne Nyam
Treasurer:
Kayli Jiang
Co-Medias:
Maerisa Lazo & Mindy Quach
2016-2017's ARK Council
Co-Coordinators:
Aadi Annamalai & Victoria Tran
Secretary:
Danielle Nouriazad
Treasurer:
Zeralene Yet
Co-Medias:
Aaron Lee & Ellen Nguyen
2015-2016's ARK Council
Co-Coordinators:
Alex Ngo & Kimmie Tran
Secretary:
Victoria Tran
Treasurer:
Kevin Luong
Co-Medias:
Shayla Huynh & Phillip Phi Pham