About CAL BMES
BMES hosts professional development events, workshops, formal dinners, tutorials, panels, and everything in between! Many of these events are open to the general public. We also spend time hanging out as a club playing games, traveling, volunteering, or just eating food together. Our goal is to ensure our club members’ success in the world of bioengineering and/or biotechnology; this could manifest in a research position, an internship, a job offer, or even a new best friend! Our five distinct committees help members to find their own idea of success, whatever that might look like to them.
meet the 2024 - 2025 Officers
Our hardworking, dedicated officer team ensures BMES is able to function well. Get to know each officer below!
Hi! I’m Yoga and I am a fourth year bioengineering student with a concentration in medical devices. I am passionate about creating accessible and equitable technology with an interest in biosensors, robotics, and prosthetics. I am very excited to be President as my vision for this club is to create a fun, inclusive space for students interested in BioE where they can explore professional opportunities while creating lasting friendships. In my free time, I love exploring cafes, taking care of my plants, taking photos, re-watching the Spiderverse movies, and going on small trips with my friends! I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and feel free to say hi to me if you see me on campus!
yoga kanneboina
President
calbmes.president@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Josh, and I’m a 4th year bioengineering major and data science minor. Within bioengineering, I am interested in devices used in healthcare such as surgical robotics and prosthetics. I am also interested in applying machine learning to bioinformatics. Outside of academics, catch me at RSF playing basketball occasionally (and sometimes swimming). Some of my other hobbies include watching random shows ranging from different anime to Drake & Josh, going on spontaneous adventures with friends, and playing games. Feel free to reach out to me about anything, and I look forward to meeting new people!
josh reyes
Co-vice President
calbmes.vp@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Jasmine (aka Jas), a 4th year bioengineering major. You can often find me hanging out at the CAEE or going for an iced coffee/matcha at my favorite spots. I love nature walks, my friends, and decorating. Beyond Berkeley, I plan on getting involved in designing medical devices that focus on accessibility or improvement of medical practices, specifically in the mobility aids, prosthetics, or feminine health fields. Feel free to reach out whenever – I’m always down for a walk & talk :DD
jas escobedo
Co-vice President
calbmes.vp@gmail.com
Hi everyone! My name is Anna and I’m so excited to be BMES’ treasurer for the 2024-25 school year! I’m currently a 4th year bioengineering major with a concentration in cell and tissue engineering. I’m also on the pre-med track and am currently interested in going into surgery. Outside of academics, I love to dance, listen to music (my favorite artists right now are Kehlani and Jhené Aiko), scroll through Pinterest, dye my hair, and binge watch TV shows. I look forward to meeting everyone and feel free to contact me about anything! <3
anna pingol
Treasurer
calbmes.treasurer@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Esther and I’m excited to be serving as secretary for BMES this year! I’m a junior majoring in bioengineering with my concentration of interest leaning towards cell and tissue engineering. My primary interests in the field are in regenerative medicine and drug delivery, but I’m also hoping to explore other areas of the field. In my free time, I love decompressing with a fun drink, listening to music, going on walks/hikes with friends, and watching TV shows and movies. I love chatting, so if you have any questions at all feel free to reach out, and I hope to see as many of you as possible at BMES events!
esther chu
SeCRETARY
calbmes.secretary@gmail.com
Hey everyone! My name is Travis, and I am a third year bioengineering major. I’m concentrating in cell and tissue engineering, and I would hopefully like to work as a pharmacist or in some kind of healthcare position in the future. Outside of BMES (and studying :[), you can find me practicing guitar or hanging out with friends from my church fellowship!
travis gee
INTERNAL OPERATIONS CHAIR
calbmes.iop@gmail.com
jasper nguyen
external Relations Chair
calbmes.external@gmail.com
stacey yoo
general member co-chair
calbmes.gmc@gmail.com
chimkasinma mbakwe
general member co-chair
calbmes.gmc@gmail.com
Hi everyone! I’m Nate and I’m excited to be your Public Relations Chair this year. I am a fourth year bioengineering major and hopefully in the future, I get to work in medical devices. In my free time I like to go on walks, drink mango slushees and I’m a big fan of bodies of water i.e. lakes, rivers, waterfalls, etc. Feel free to reach out to me for literally anything or if you want to be featured on our page in a TikTok or something 😛
nate lopez
Public RElations Chair
calbmes.pr@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Aryan, and I’m a 3rd year Bioengineering major! Looking to get into the Cell & Tissue Engineering concentration, but interested in exploring Synth & Comp Bio and Imaging as well (hopeful pre-med). I’ve previously worked in wet lab research, but I’m particularly interested in data-oriented and computational BioE research this year. Catch me at the RSF hooping or getting a workout done. I like collecting soccer kits, and I’m big-time on all kinds of music, but 2010’s radio, R&B, and Rap are my favorites. Feel free to reach out for a chat about anything, and I’m excited for this year in BMES!
aryan dwivedi
academic co-chair
calbmes.academic@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Melissa, and I’m a third-year bioengineering major with a concentration in cell and tissue engineering and an interest in Data Science. I am one of the academic committee cochairs with Aryan, and we hope you decide to join us for next year! I’m interested in virology and drug delivery, and I’m looking forward to pursing this in industry. I love listening to music (huge Swiftie!), watching shows, skiing, and playing badminton on my free time! Super excited to meet all you new faces and don’t be afraid reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to chat!
melissa theodorus
academic co-chair
calbmes.academic@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Priyanka, a 4th year bioengineering major with an interest in cell and tissue engineering, and I’m pre-med. I’m so excited to be the banquet co-chair this year! I also love synthetic biology, and exploring its applications in medicine. In my free time, I enjoy working out, dancing, catching up on my Netflix shows, and listening to music while exploring Berkeley. Come find me at BMES events! I’d love to chat, and I am always open to discovering new music and new experiences.
priyanka ray
BioE Banquet co-chair
calbmes.bioebanquet@gmail.com
Hi Everyone! My name is Stanley and I’m a third year bioengineering student from San Marino, California. I’m super excited to be one of BMES’ Banquet Committee Chairs along with my amazing partner in crime Priyanka! I am currently interested in learning more about medical devices and exploring ways we can improve diagnostic tools and systems. On my free time, you can probably find me at dance practice (#mainstacks #kairos), grabbing food/boba, or studying with friends in Esh. I also love musical theater, hiking (pls I need a hiking buddy), music, and graphic design. I’m super excited for everything we have in store for Banquet Committee this year and I can’t wait to meet you all!
stanley wong
BioE Banquet co-chair
calbmes.bioebanquet@gmail.com
Hello! I’m Chloe, and I’m a third-year bioengineering major with a concentration in cell and tissue engineering and medical devices. I am one of the corporate committee cochairs alongside Julie, and we’re excited for what our committee has to offer this year! My interests currently lie in cancer therapeutic technologies, and hopefully, I can further explore this passion in the industry post-undergrad. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and doing anything active- running, bouldering, pickleball, hiking, you name it! I’m looking forward to getting to know everybody, and please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to chat!
chloe giang
Corporate co-chair
calbmes.corporate@gmail.com
Hey, I’m Julie! I’m a junior, majoring in bioengineering with a focus on gene editing. I’m excited to be the Corporate Committee Co-Chair with Chloe and meet you all this year. One of my favorite memories from BMES have been from company tours hosted by the Corporate Committee so I hope you all enjoy it this year as much as I did. My hobbies include pottery, painting, and working out. Please feel free to reach out whenever you want to chat about any of these stuff!
julie jin
corporate co-chair
calbmes.corporate@gmail.com
erik lopez
design co-chair
calbmes.design@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Jenna, and I’m a 2nd year bioengineering major and one of your Outreach Co-Chairs, alongside Preeti. I’m excited to see what the future of out committee has in store for us this year. I grew up in SoCal so I love being able to meet new people in and out of this organization! I am currently interested in medical devices, biotechnology, and new machine learning applications that intertwine AI and bioengineering. However, I hope to branch out and learn more about what bioengineering has to offer through my years here. I love listening to music, going on drives, playing volleyball, rollerskating, and being outdoors. If you ever see me around campus please don’t hesitate to say hi, and reach out to me via email if you have any questions or just want someone to talk to!
jenna patel
outreach co-chair
calbmes.outreach@gmail.com
Hi! I’m Preeti, and I’m one of your Outreach Co-Chairs for BMES this year! I’m a sophomore studying BioE, and I’m originally from the suburbs of Chicago. I’m super excited to be a part of such a great team this school year and hopefully create some cool opportunities for students interested in bioengineering. In my free time, I love being outside, listening to all kinds of music, trying new food spots or hikes, and I’m always down for a spontaneous adventure. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to talk, and if you ever see me around campus always feel free to say hi!
preeti rao
outreach co-chair
calbmes.outreach@gmail.com