ASO Clubs
The Club Chartering application will reopen again in Fall 2025.
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 Dr. Lara Conrady Wong (conradll@laccd.edu).
- Constitution: Each club is required to submit a PDF copy of the current Club Constitution. Please email your Club Constitution to Dr. Lara Conrady Wong at conraldll@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.
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 are chartered for the Spring 2025 semester (updated on March 11, 2025).
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 create a safe and supportive environment for architecture students. The club will give students an opportunity to lean on each other and be able to discuss projects, struggles, and ideas. With this major community and discussion are very important and having a community to lean on can really help. |
Advisor: Gary Bouchard
Contact: Mada Azzuz
| Adventure Trails Club connects individuals to the natural beauty of Southern California through fun and inclusive outdoor activities. From scenic hikes to conservation projects, we provide opportunities for all skill levels to explore, appreciate, and protect nature, fostering a community of adventure and environmental stewardship. |
Advisor: Philip Panaitescu-Neata
Contact: Sophia Zambrano
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 share the culture, traditions, and values of the Asian and Pacific Island community with the rest of the campus.
Advisor: Jason Cifra
Contact: Kier Carlo Pinon
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 facilitate undergraduate interaction with the chemical sciences academically and professionally.
Advisor: Alia Latif
Contact: Lisete Cruz
| To help others in need and provide community service opportunities to those who are looking. |
Advisor: Maria Bates
Contact: Ariana Ghashghaei
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: Corinne St. Clair
Contact: Sophia "Zoey" Islam
| To foster creativity, design, build, and test all things electronics. We are an inclusive community and open to all with an interest in electric circuits and more! |
Advisor: Fayez Nima
Contact: Ariana Aceves
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
Contact: Pawel Chowdhury
| To create a community on campus for those interested in developing writing skills and discussing literature. We serve as a social club and welcome all levels of literacy. In the past, we have had film screenings, guest speakers, and parties. |
Advisor: Darren Borg
Contact: Daisy Coco Malone
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 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
Contact: Ben Amadi
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: Elizabeth Cheung
Contact: Tomas Palmieri
| A group dedicated to studying Japanese and Japanese culture, through fun group activities and immersive language practice! |
Advisor: Yoshiko Takase
Contact: Scarlett Fox
| For those interested in an outlet for their creative passions. |
Advisor: Shaheen Vaaz
Contact: Clyde Sandoval
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
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: Brent Amisola
To provide a space for music lovers and musicians of all kinds.
Advisor: Ryan Espinosa
Contact: Valerie Levitas
To share and engage in social, religious, and community activities that promote education and unity.
Advisor: Yeprem Davoodian
Contact: Amaar Siddiqui
To expand students' knowledge about mathematics and all of the applications of mathematics. To organize events where members can share their love of mathematics with others. To enrich the local student community in the world of mathematics.
Advisor: Sheri Lahavi
Contact: Jose Elizalde
To explore the neuroscience world.
Advisor: Jose Abarra
Contact: Aaliya Khan
| To provide a peaceful space each week for students to engage with their creative side and build a greater sense of community on campus. |
Advisor: Jason Cifra
Contact: Jada Sirvisut
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 enjoy tennis and to be a part of the Pierce College community.
Advisor: Susan Armenta
Contact: Lorenzo Soto
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: Mordecai Lopez
To volunteer in the LA community. Host fundraisers, food drives, donations, and more to help those in need.
Advisor: Jenny Moses
Contact: Avisa Azami
To learn the music and culture of Brazilian samba styles of percussion and to perform this music when opportunities arise.
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: Misha Shiff
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
Contact: Dana Alyssa Astraquillo
| To establish an academic and career pathway for students! Providing students with resources and informing them of their rights & opportunities. Assisting with preparation in going further in what pathway they want. |
Advisor: Dale Fields
Contact: Athea Montes
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: Mia Ben-Ami
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: Julissa Gomez
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: Angelina Lee
To provide opportunities and a community that uplifts women in the STEM field
Advisor: Sheri Lehavi
Contact: Norielyn Cantos