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CHAPTER OFFICERS 2020-2021
Chapter President (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

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Anastasia Aponte
President - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: Mechanical Engineering & Science

Bio: "Aspiring mechanical engineer driven to use science to improve quality of life through mediums such as prosthetics. Ability to leverage 500 hours of yoga teacher training along with the soft skills and insight necessary to approach rehabilitation from a holistic perspective, considering not just a lost limb, but the entire being. Known for insatiable curiosity, deep intuition for pedagogy and sixth sense for picking up nuances that inform effective problem solving."

Vice President (Spring 2020- Spring 2021)

Laura Pessoa
Vice-President - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: Liberal Arts/Math & Science

Bio: "Laura Pessoa was born in Queens but grew up in Minas Gerais, Brazil. At 18, she returned to the U.S. for the first time, in order to make a better life for herself. After many financial struggles, she encountered opportunity in LaGuardia Community College, where she is pursuing a Liberal Arts: Math and Science degree. Laura dreams of leaving a positive impact on the world, however small it may be, and believes the best way to do so is through fighting for equal access to scientific advancements. She seeks to achieve this goal by continuing her education to become a pediatrician, helping ensure children of all circumstances receive quality care, and promoting a health system centered around the patient instead of monetary gains. In her second semester in LaGCC, Laura became a Student Success Leader for Queens Community House, where she has supported freshmen students in adapting to college for more than a year. This experience made her desire to be more engaged on campus, and, in February 2020, she was elected Co-VP of Scholarship for Alpha Theta Phi, where she served as officer for 3 months. Laura has learned to love the enthusiasm and dedication of PTK Officers and members alike, and is committed to improving the Chapter during her 2020-2021 term as Vice-President."

Co-Vice President of Fellowship, SS (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

Sandro Schwyzer
Co-Vice President of Fellowship - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: Philosophy

Bio: “I was born in the countryside of Switzerland and grew up in Paris and London where I studied and worked as a fashion designer. Parallel to continuing my passion for my profession I started my studies in Philosophy in 2018. The favorite part of my studies are writing philosophical discourses and having controversial discussions with my professors. If all goes by plan I'll be hosting philosophical interviews in the far future. Hearing strong opinions is something that always brings me further in my personal life.”

Vice President of Service (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

Lizbeth Andrade
Vice President of Service - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (Spring 2020-Spring 2021)
Major: Childhood Education

Bio: "Lizbeth is a first-generation college student a mother of two young children in her last semester pursuing a Childhood Education major. Lizbeth is passionate about cooking healthy foods and taking good care of her family and other members of her community. Because she loves to take care of others, she has been doing volunteer work at her church for the last five years. She has been a community leader and Sunday School Teacher providing spiritual support and counseling to members and coordinated youth members at organizational retreats.
She has been involved in many events and organizations at LaGuardia Community College. As a member of Alpha Theta Phi Chapter, she has developed leadership skills and by attending weekly meetings she found out that she wanted to be part of the chapter because she saw the unity between the members and the strong community that they have built.
Lizbeth’s future goals are to transfer to City College to earn her master’s degree as a bilingual teacher and help her Latinx community to expand the dual programs across New York City public schools. As a VP of Service for the Alpha Theta Phi Chapter, Lizbeth wants to continue to build the community where students can be more involved in volunteering programs and services that PTK offers to them."

Vice President of Leadership (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

Georgios Panaousis
Vice President of Leadership - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: Business Administration

Bio: "I am currently a Business Administration major, and I aspire to transfer to a four-year institution where I will continue my academic journey, pursuing a degree in a business-related field. I am looking forward to promoting growth of PTK with the help of the officer team. My goal is to be able to demonstrate an exceptional atmosphere of teamwork to bring enthusiasm for the society’s hallmarks throughout the year. I will continue to use my organizational skills to help my team, to meet the deadlines, and to keep Alpha Theta Phi recognition of 5-star chapter on the international level."

Vice President of Scholarship, JE (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

Josephine Elumeze
Co-Vice President of Scholarship- Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: Electrical Engineering

Bio: “Josephine Ndidi-Amaka Elumeze is a 19-year-old Nigerian-American who enjoys solving Mathematical problems and believes in quality education for all. She is a strong advocate for gender equality in STEM careers, and intends to transfer to Yale after her second year. In 2019, her college application was ruined by a supposed ‘top tier’ educational organization and since then, she has been working her way to assist students who want to study in the US by providing DIY tips. She also recruits and implores girls to solve societal problems using techpreneur skills. She is passionate about PTK’s goals and breaking the biased stories of community colleges. As Co-Vice President of Scholarships, she intends to aid PTK members to be well equipped for life after community college.
PS. DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR PTK EDGE APPLICATION!”

Co-Vice President of Fellowship, LB (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021)

Lance Bae
Co-Vice President of Fellowship - Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi (2020-2021)
Major: New Media Technology

Bio: "I am a New Media Technology major that loves to create games and animations. I am currently learning C++. I am a Vice President of Fellowship, who is responsible for using mass media to advertise the Phi Theta Kappa chapter of LaGuardia Community College. I am currently in my second semester at said college.
I hope to create games and animations that will revolutionize the game and animation fields, based on the arguably high amount of creativity that I have. I also hope to be recognized worldwide for what I do.”