2024- 2025 E-Board
President:
Yael Faroud
Yael is currently in her senior year majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Health Science. She is currently doing research on synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles. In the future, she wants to continue higher education in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic science industry. She is originally from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Outside of academics, she enjoys hanging out with friends and do pilates
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Treasurer:
Abby Wright
Abby is currently in her second-year majoring in Chemistry. She is starting research this fall that focuses on total chemical synthesis used for medicinal purposes. In the future she wants to work in a lab for drug development or disease detection. She is originally from Melbourne, FL. Outside of class, she likes to read and hang out with friends.
acsucf.treasurer@gmail.com
Events Coordinator: Daylen Hernandez
Daylen is currently a junior at UCF majoring in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Psychology. She currently volunteers all around Orlando and is a part of the ULEAD program at UCF. Daylen hopes to move into medical school after graduating and become a psychiatrist. She aims to help others with mental illnesses, substance abuse problems and those on the spectrum. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and reading.
acsucf.events@gmail.com
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen Kuebler
Dr. Stephen M. Kuebler received the D.Phil. degree in chemistry from the University of Oxford and the B.S. degree in chemistry and B.A. in German from Tulane University. Dr. Kuebler joined the faculties of CREOL and the Department of Chemistry in August 2003 and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in May 2008. His research interests include materials and processes for 3D nano- and microfabrication, use of these techniques for creating nanophotonic structures and devices, nonlinear optical materials and photochemistry.
Vice President: Emanuel Perez
Emanuel Perez is in junior year, studying with a biochemistry major. His current research looks to find a way to use peptides as a stable transporter for drug delivery. His goal for the future is to continue researching in the biochemistry field to further our understanding of peptide usage. He was born in Pennsylvania, then moved down to Florida in 2017. His non-academic hobbies include surfing, playing guitar, and thrifting.
acsucf.vicepresident@gmail.com
Secretary: Celine Torres
Celine is a second year Biomedical Science major, with a minor in Psychology from Jacksonville, Florida. Apart from being ACS’s secretary, she is also an Orientation Leader within UCF’s First Year Experience Department, as well as the Events & Outreach Coordinator within UCF’s Cuban American Student Association. Upon graduating, Celine wishes to attend UCF’s medical school, possibly becoming a neurologist in the future. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting deeply, sometimes even selling her creations, as well as going to new places.
secretary.acsucf@gmail.com
Outreach Coordinator: Arianna Guemarez
Arianna is an undergraduate Chemistry major with a minor in Physics. Currently in research in Dr. Blair’s lab working on production of sustainable hydrogen through photocatalytic dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico but was most raised around the Tampa Bay area. In her free time, she is trying new outdoor activities. Most often, you’ll find her around plant shops and with friends.
acsucf.outreach@gmail.com