Spring 2025 ASO Club Rush
ASO is hosting ASO CLUB RUSH on during the Spring 2025 semester.
Please make sure to submit your club’s request below for ASO CLUB RUSH PARTICIPATION! Each ASO Club can request to participate in one or both days of the Club Rush. The application is currently closed and will re-open early February 2025.
Chartering a New ASO Club
Please use this link to charter a new ASO Club Club Chartering Application.
Please refer to the chartering application for deadlines.
A club is a group of students that organize for a common theme, idea, or goal. In some cases, clubs promote their interests through campus activities, community service, and social events.
The advantages of becoming a chartered campus club are that the organization may:
- Use the name of the college as part of the organization's name
- Schedule campus events and participate in ASO-sponsored campus events
- Advertise meetings and events at campus posting locations
- Obtain seed money to facilitate fundraising efforts
- Apply for various ASO Funds for Club support
- Apply for ASO Scholarships (for paid ASO members)
- ASO Members: A chartered club is required to have at least 6 paid ASO members.
- Club Roster: Your club roster will be need to be initially submitted on your club's chartering application (names, office held, student ID, email, phone). If there are any changes to your club roster, please notify your club council president (email: ASOCC@piercecollege.edu) and Ozzy Portillo (portiljo@laccd.edu).
- Constitution: Each club is required to submit a PDF copy of the current Club Constitution. Please email your Club Constitution to Ozzy Portillo at portiljo@laccd.edu
- Club Officers: Elect the club’s officers, and enter names and student IDs on the Chartering application. The Club Council Representative is required to attend all Club Council meetings. To be eligible to be an ASO Club Officer, a student must:
- Be a paid ASO Member ($7 fee which can be paid at the business office or online on the student portal)
- Be enrolled in at least 5 current units at LAPC for the current semester (Fall/Spring).
- Have 80 cumulative units or less (can be appealed with over 80 unit exemption form)
- Have at least 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Club Council Representatives & Meetings: Meetings are held on the Second Thursday of every month. Official chartered clubs are not allowed to miss two meetings, as this will lead to an automatic club suspension
- ASO Club Rush: Club Rush is an excellent opportunity to promote awareness and recruit members for all clubs on campus. Your club is strongly encouraged to participate.
- Notice of Charter Status: Once a club has been successfully chartered, an email will be sent to the Club President and Advisor, via the emails provided in the application. Clubs who are missing information, or those that have not been successfully chartered will be notified.
- Club Operations: Clubs may operate during Fall/Spring semesters. No club operations during final exams, summer, or winter terms. Chartering is open in fall/spring semesters.
- Chartering Process: All new and previously existing clubs are required to submit the charter to verify continuance of club and confirm changes in officers, meeting dates, or other important updated club information.
- To charter your club for Fall, please complete the ASO Club Chartering Application. If you have chartered for the past Fall and would like to recharter for the Spring, submit the ASO Club Re-Chartering Application. Please email us if you have any questions about this process!
- Finance & Fundraising Training: This is mandatory for a representative for each chartered club to attend. Club officers will be notified when this will take place.
- Club Accounts: It is the club’s responsibility to open and maintain an ASO account at the LAPC Business Office. Do not solely rely on ASO or the LAPC Business Office to keep track of the club & finances. ASO Clubs are not permitted to have outside bank accounts (LACCD Board Policy 5410). ASO Clubs are governed by LACCD Board Policies and the LAPC ASO Constitution/Bylaws.
- Statement of Club Advisership: This form must be completed/signed and electronically sent to Ozzy Portillo by each club advisor. All advisors must review the Statement of Advisership and agree to the terms. The Statement of Advisership form can be found using the following link:
- The final step after submitting all info is to wait for processing! We'll email you with an update once all submitted info is reviewed. This can typically take one business week.
ASO Clubs
Attention Club Members: If you have questions about the information listed, your Club Advisor or Club President can contact the ASO Club Council President (ASOCC@piercecollege.edu). The following clubs were chartered during Fall 2024. (Updated as of 10/28/2024)
To promote the free and open exchange of ideas regarding the nature of addiction, treatment, and recovery. To provide social support and community for Pierce students whose lives are impacted, directly or indirectly, by the phenomenon of addiction. To encourage the populace to have compassion for those who are ill-equipped to have compassion for themselves.
Advisor: Allen Glass
Contact: Christopher Froehler
To unlock new opportunities, connect with fellow scholars, encourage participation in student affairs; and to foster service to the chapter, the college, and the community.
Advisor: Kaycea Campbell
Contact: Noor Kalla
To spread awareness of Armenian heritage, culture, tradition, and values. Through academic and social engagement, ASA will bring together diverse backgrounds and communities by finding common ground through past, present, and future experiences. This organization is dedicated to developing student leadership opportunities and striving to unify the community through student enrollment and engagement.
Advisor: Garineh Avakian
Contact: Kriste Migroyan
To create a safe space that encourages the improvement and growth of all the students within the Pierce College ASL community, both hearing and Deaf.
Advisor: Shmuel Khorsandi
Contact: Iriana Aranda
To share the culture, traditions, and values of the Asian and Pacific Island community with the rest of the campus.
Advisor: Jason Cifra
Contact: Jell Maloney
To advocate for body positivity and fitness while our club meets talk about bettering your mental and physical bodies through physical activities such as running, bouldering, hiking, and weightlifting.
Advisor: Benjamin Smith
Contact: Tamira Shany
To create a welcoming and relaxed environment for readers of all genres. We aim to inspire Pierce College Students to read more for pleasure.
Advisor: Ozzy Portillo
Contact: Alexa Romero
To enhance academic and professional growth by connecting students with industry experts and provide valuable networking opportunities. To bridge theoretical knowledge with practical experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all members.
Advisor: Kaycea Campbell
Contact: Jacob Daum
To provide students with opportunities to deepen their understanding of psychological principles, gain exposure to real-world applications, and build strong networks within the psychology community. We aim to foster an environment of curiosity, collaboration, and growth. We focus on a more applied approach, patient care, counseling, teaching, study, group, peer mentoring, certification.
Advisor: Kaycea Campbell
Contact: Mauricio Moscoso
To provide Jewish students with access to Judaism and Jewish community while fostering a culture of Jewish pride on Campus.
Advisor: Andrea Rosenwein
Contact: Sian Ashkenazu
To facilitate undergraduate interaction with the chemical sciences academically and professionally.
Advisor: Alia Latif
Contact: Lisete Cruz
To promote individual professional development as educators and learners. In doing so, we will create an overall connection among peers to motivate one another in this career path in child development. We will endorse an active play in our college and community by volunteer services advocating a child’s development. Overall, this enables us to provide a brighter future for the children who will become the leaders of tomorrow.
Advisor: Alma Cortes
Contact: Daniella De La Pena
To be a supportive and create a safe environment for all our student Pierce Dance community. To promote and expose a variety of styles of Dance movement. To create ways to bring more Dance activities, events and raise funds in supporting Dance at Pierce College and our surrounding community. The vision of this Dance Club is to bridge a form of communication through Dance for the Pierce College students and the surrounding community.
Advisor: Jenny Ghiglia & Brian Moe
Contact: Jessica Uche
To teach skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, preparing students to apply data-driven insights in various fields. The Data Analysis Club helps students explore how data can solve real world problems.
Advisor: Katrina Wono
Contact: Sina Ahmad Khanlou
To provide a safe space for femmes at Pierce to unite and find a community that accepts them. Together, we can foster an environment where femmes can relax, socialize, advocate for each other's needs, and find a family.
Advisor: Ozzy Portillo
Contact: Eli Manzanares
To prepare all students for marketing, finance, hospitality, and management careers by developing their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. We hope to help develop leaders, build self-esteem, develop ethical standards, develop communication skills, and develop business etiquette.
Advisor: Pauline Pham
Contact: Sophia "Zoey" Islam
To help aspiring engineers connect with one another at Pierce. Together we'll work on fun projects while using engineering design principles. Let's make something happen!
Advisor: Elizabeth Cheung & Lilach Farhy
Contact: Lorenzo Valdez-Larios
To increase awareness of environmental issues and provide environmental volunteer opportunities to Los Angeles Pierce College students.
Advisor: Max Porter
Contact: Maya Refua
To inspire the creative minds of tomorrow as an active and engaged community with our people! Through our engagement events such as themed film screenings, professional panels/workshops, and film festivals every fall; there is always an opportunity here to explore film as an interest or a career. Everybody is welcome, as we aim to make the perfect place to meet like-minded creatives and network!
Advisor: Ken Windrum
Contact: Justin Matthew Bautista
To set yourself up for Financial Success! Transferring to a 4-year college and taking on student debt? Want to learn about financial topics like investing, savings, loans, and more? Learn from finance professors from Purdue and University of Michigan.
Advisor: Sheridan Smith
Contact: Aleena Khoboyan
To promote French language studies at Pierce College and to stimulate interest in Francophone countries and cultures.
Advisor: Denis Pra
Contact: Ashley Bassirat
To foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students to develop their soccer skills, build teamwork, and enjoy the game. whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our goal is to promote sportsmanship, fitness, and community while offering opportunities for friendly competition and personal growth. We strive to create a positive space where everyone can share their passion for soccer and build lasting connections on and off the field.
Advisors: Alejandro Morales & Frank Chartrand
Contact: Sean Yarnell
To inform and encourage eager game developers of all experience levels at Los Angeles Pierce College, creating a welcoming community that participates in hands on game development workshops, practices industry standards, and learns the ins and outs of creating a video game.
Advisor: Luis Celada
Contact: Tomas Palmieri
To bring the Pierce College community together brick by brick.
Advisor: Alma Cortes
Contact: Jenna Rodriguez
To bring new technical workshops, events, resources, and support to women and non-binary students in the tech field. We are an Independent Pierce College-based chapter of Girls Who Code College Loops, an international nonprofit organization.
Advisor: Beth Cheung & Lilach Farhy
Contact: Annabelle Moore
To provide an environment where students interested in pursuing a career within the healthcare field can come to share their excitement and enthusiasm, to network and provide valuable information regarding the healthcare field, and to support and build valuable skills to help students become successful in their long-term goals.
Advisor: Anson Hsin
Contact: Anna Goldenberg
To promote diversity and cultural awareness on campus.
Advisor: Abby Watson & Donna Covarrubias
Contact: Busisiwe Mabaso
To bring together the Persian students (and anyone interested) of Pierce College to celebrate and learn about achievements in Persian/Iranian culture, the singers, and history while helping each other through our time at Pierce.
Advisor: Sam Pearsall
Contact: Tandis Majidi
To create a community of math lovers who are willing and excited to share their passion and love of math with others.
Advisor: Sheri Lehavi
Contact: Jose Elizalde
To maintain unity among students and community members at Pierce College by developing and implementing ways for a better education based on culturally diversity. To bring cultural awareness and cultural diversity to our Pierce family. Engage in community involvement. Support and grow Chicano Studies curriculum throughout the LACCD.
Advisor: Angelita Rovero
Contact: Sherlin Bustos
To provide a space for music lovers and musicians of all kinds.
Advisor: Ryan Espinosa
Contact: Valerie Levitas
To foster a supportive and inclusive community for students of Persian heritage and those interested in Persian culture.
Advisor: Mickey Harrison
Contact: Laily Gholikhani
To promote a safe space for students interested in the various studies of physics.
Advisor: Lee Loveridge
Contact: Ashley Johnson
To evoke student engagement and awareness of the Democratic Party on the state, federal, and domestic levels in a safe and positive environment for students of all, but not limited to, Democratic disciplines. As a society, we encourage the reverence and growth of each and every student in the community with knowledge and empowerment, through debate, community outreach, and university transfer assistance, while studying the scopes of the Democratic Party and its principles.
Advisor: Denise Robb
Contact: Matthew Stewart
To create an inclusive community for tennis players of all skill levels. We are dedicated to promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, and admiration to the sport of tennis through weekly practices and friendly matches. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our club offers a supportive environment for everyone to grow and have fun on and off the court.
Advisor: Wendi Meckler
Contact: Leonardo Soto
To provide students opportunity to learn more about different careers that law has to offer, such as inspiring paralegals, lawyers, judges, and politicians; and providing a safe place where all students can come and ask questions about their civil and constitutional rights.
Advisor: Cameron Brenner
Contact: Isaiah Magana
To connect students to greater opportunities in Psychology: including, but not limited to, opportunities in research! The National Honors Society in Psychology for Community Colleges.
Advisor: Maria Perser
Contact: Sara Tabakh
To provide a space where students can share their love of psychology and other intersectional topics through discussions and activities centered around the discipline!
Advisor: Maria Perser
Contact: Sara Tabakh
To discuss Brazilian samba music and drumming and will rehearse playing this music together. Our goal is to have a fun and social environment that show truly shows an accurate representation of the Samba culture
Advisor: Kevin Good
Contact: Ryan Sievert
To fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and allies. Our aim is to provide resources, education, and advocacy to promote equality, acceptance, and understanding within the college and beyond. We are committed to self-advocacy, empowering members to assert their rights and needs, and fostering a culture where every voice is heard and respected.
Advisor: Cameron Brenner
Contact: Dinero Marin
To unite South Asian students and celebrate diversity, amplify voices, and empower cultural expression.
Advisor: Jose Abara
Contact: Zarina Sheikh
To learn more about careers in the finance industry, hear from finance professionals, network for potential job opportunities and more! Great resume builder and for business, finance and econ majors planning on transferring.
Advisor: Ramiro Garcia
Contact: Gall Ben-Aharon
To support and encourage tutors and tutoring services at Pierce College. We hope to provide aid to tutors at Pierce’s Center for Academic Success.
Advisor: Dr. Crystal Kiekel & Jonathan Ebrahimpour
Contact: Dana Alyssa Astraquillo
To create a space for students in all of the bioscience fields to interact and share their passion for the study of life. Students of all majors are welcome as long as they have some interest in biology. This club will facilitate an inclusive and informative atmosphere where semantic knowledge will meet real-world applications, and will also provide professional development and career exploration resources in order to uplift its students and promote academic excellence. Symbiotix aims to provide a platform for community college students in STEM fields to gain confidence in themselves so that they are able to feel secure and welcome in academia.
Advisor: Aron Kamajaya
Contact: Carol Watkins
To increase exposure to computer science/engineering outside of the curriculum, helping students build their personal projects, applications, and resumes. All while building a community of like-minded people who really like technology. Turn your technology passions into impactful outcomes. Whether you're tech-savvy or just curious, everyone's welcome to TECH Club, we hope to see you soon 🙂
Advisor: Lilach Farhy
Contact: Yasir White
To create a community of long distance runners and sprinters where members can meet new people, do what they love, and get in some exercise.
Advisor: Susan Armenta
Contact: Daniel Delgadillo
To create an inclusive and empowering space where students feel seen, valued, and represented. Umoja serves as a study space, community, and to educate others about African American culture.
Advisor: Kalynda Mclean
Contact: Alicia Lewis
To offer a safe space and resources to bridge students on campus to our Dream Resource Center.
Advisor: D'arcy Corwin
Contact: Camila Reynaldo Chávez
To create an inclusive and supportive community that serves veterans and veteran-affiliated students at Los Angeles Pierce College. By fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie, we aim to empower our members with the resources, connections, and support needed to thrive academically and personally. Together, we strive to build lasting relationships, strengthen our community, and ensure every member has the tools and guidance to achieve their educational and career aspirations.
Advisor: Curtis Smith
Contact: Katie Hirahoka
To meet others who have the same interests, learn more about veterinary medicine, learn about the veterinary process, and gain animal experience opportunities. You do not have to be a Pre-Veterinary or RVT student or have previous animal experience to join. We would love to meet you and help you grow and learn more about animals and the veterinary field of medicine! Do you have an interest in animals, veterinary medicine, or want to join a club? If yes to any of those questions, then you should consider joining the Pierce College Veterinary Sciences Club!
Advisor: Lu Dao
Contact: Alondra Cortez
To stay active and for those wanting to continue their passion for the sport. The club welcomes all experience levels; those that are veterans of the sport to those who are brand new. The Volleyball Club is a fun space for those looking to stay active.
Advisor: Joe Archiega
Contact: Reid Rubinstein
To provide opportunities and a community that uplifts women in the STEM field
Advisor: Sheri Lehavi
Contact: Norielyn Cantos
To promote fitness, fun, and community through dance. To create an inclusive environment where members of all skill levels can come together to enjoy lively Zumba sessions that boost physical health and uplift spirits. We aim to foster friendships, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and celebrate the joy of movement. Join us to dance, sweat, and make lasting memories!
Advisor: Susan Armenta
Contact: Marina Krotikova