Welcome to Psi Chi,
the International Honor Society in Psychology
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Chapter
UH Mānoa
Spring 2024 Psi Chi Board
The UH Manoa Psi Chi Executive Board strives to cater to and assist members with their undergraduate studies, community service experiences, social networking opportunities with both students and faculty, and much more. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at psichi@hawaii.edu.
Spring 2024 Executive Board
President
Kalea Borja
Hafa Adai yan Aloha! I am Kalea, and I am Co-President of Psi Chi and have been a member for three semesters now! I come from a small island called Saipan and my goal is to be the first psychiatrist there as we never had one. I love to cook, go out to dinner with friends, make leis & mwaars, and more so exploring!
President
Shakayla Stanford
Hello! My name is Shakayla, and I am Co-president of Psi Chi! I recently joined as a Psi Chi member, and I am extremely excited to be fulfilling the role as Co-president. I am a junior at the University, and I am majoring in Psychology. A few interesting facts about me are that I have lived in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and now here! Also, I enjoy cooking, reading, and writing.
Vice President
Gina Gobel
Hi, my name is Gina Gobel, and I am honored to be the Vice President of Psi Chi! I am originally from Los Angeles, California, and I am a senior Psychology major here at UHM. I am currently writing my Honors thesis on the effects of social isolation on generalized anxiety disorder. I love working with kids, writing music, dancing, and acrobatics.
Secretaries
Gabriella Nakamaru
Aloha Everyone! My name is Gabriella and I'm on of the Secretary of Psi Chi! I'm from Kona on the Big Island and Madeira, Portugal. I love lifting, going to new restaurants, and traveling anywhere and everywhere. So excited to get to know you all!
Eun Kim
My name is Ye Eun Kim, but I go by Eun, and I am one of the secretaries for Psi Chi. I am currently a graduating senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Philosophy. I was born in Seoul but at a very young age immigrated to the U.S., growing up in Southern California and moving to Hawaii in my junior year of high school. I hope to go into law in my future and support as many people as I can in that field. Some of my hobbies would be art, miniature model building, and taking naps!
Treasurer
Kaitlyn Sakamoto
Hello everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Sakamoto and I am the treasurer of Psi Chi. I am currently a sophomore working towards a BS in Psychology. I was born and raised here on Oahu. Some things I enjoy doing are reading, baking, and hiking. I hope to be able to have lots of fun with all of you this semester!
Social Media Chair
Ayra Mae Narciso
Aloha! My name is Ayra and I'm going to be the social media chair for Psi Chi this semester. I’ll be a junior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Pre-health & Ilokano. I was born in Japan, but raised in the Philippines for a couple of years and moved to Oʻahu about 11 years ago. I love trying new food and working out!
Webmaster
Elise Rodriguez
Hi guys! My name is Elise Rodriguez and I’m a junior majoring in BA Psychology from Wailuku, Maui. I am this semester’s Webmaster. In my free time, I like filming and editing videos, doing yoga, and making funny TikToks with my friends. I plan to become an RBT in the near future and go to grad school studying Behavioral Health.
Fundraising Officer
Maxine Patterson
Hello, nice to meet you! I am Maxine am honored to be the fundraising officer this semester. I am a senior psychology major and spanish minor. I grew up in Seattle and I love coffee, going on hikes, and reading.