Leadership through service since 1946

2011-2012 Executive Board

Jessica Buford - President 
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About Jessica
Name: Jessica Buford
Major: History B.A.
Russian Language Minor
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Lemoore, CA
Goals: Welcome Belles! I can't wait for this upcoming year, and all of the amazing ladies, events, and fun that it will inevitably include. My goals are continuing open communication between Board and General Membership, increasing the leadership potential for every Belle, and fostering the community aspect of BBSA.

Lexi Ibanez - Co- Philanthropy Director 
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About Lexi
Name: Lexi Ibanez
Major: Political Science-International Relations, B.A.
Minor: Global Studies
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Placentia, CA
Goals: I'm so stoked to be serving you ladies this year as your Philanthropy Co-Director! I plan on maintaining the relationships we have with our various community service organizations as well as establishing new relationships with contacts that will cater to the variety of interest from all members of BBSA. Philanthropy and a passion for community service is a characteristic of every member of BBSA and I can't wait for us to get out there and be active community leaders!


Kerryn McDonough - Co- Philanthropy Director 
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About Kerryn
Name: Kerryn McDonough
Major: English, B.A.
Minor: Italian Language
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Woburn, MA
Goals: Hey lovely ladies!! I cannot wait for the excitement of the upcoming Belle year! My goal as Philanthropy Chair this year is to create a home away from home for every belle to enthuse over. We will be exploring the outdoors and volunteering all around LA in order to not only give back to our community, but also to establish long-lasting bonds amongst the incredible women of BBSA.

Lindsey A Sharpe - Secretary 
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About Lindsey
Name: Lindsey Sharpe
Major: Bioengineering, B.S.
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Goals: As secretary, I’m here to provide and maintain clear and effective communication among all belles – but particularly between board and the general membership. I will be here to answer questions, listen to your concerns, record event completion and of course greet your smiling faces every Monday at meeting!


Sunny Sinco - Fundraising Director 
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About Sunny
Name: Sunny Sinco
Major: Political Science (Comparative Politics)
Minor: Civic Engagement
Standing: Senior
Goals: As Fundraising Director, I will work to ensure that full participation in Belles is financially feasible for everyone. In addition, I will hunt down new ways to afford the events that my fellow Board members as well as members of our organization propose throughout the year. Lastly, I will actively solicit and incorporate the diverse perspectives of our membership into my office's duties, both internal and external.

Maria Tram Pham - Public Relations Director 
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About Maria Tram
Name: Maria Tram Pham
Major: Political Science
Major: Psychology
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Goals: Bruin Belles are in for an amazing year! I hope to run recruitment on a wider scale, attracting a diverse population of applicants and starting the year off great with an incredible group of women!

Carrie Jercinovich - Social Director 
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About Carrie
Name: Carrie Jercinovich
Major: Communication Studies, B.A. & Sociology, B.A.
Standing: Junior
Hometown: Fallbrook, CA
Goals: Hello Belles! I am so incredibly excited to serve as your Social Director this year in BBSA. My goals are to create opportunities for all of us to come together and make unforgettable memories with each other, and to foster an environment in which each and every girl feels like she is a truly significant part of the Belle community.

Ellen Friedman - Women's Leadership Director 
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About Ellen
Name: Ellen Friedman
Major: International Development Studies, B.A.
Women's Studies Minor
Standing: Senior
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Goals: Hey ladies! I am so STOKED to be your Women’s Leadership Director for this upcoming year. I have so many exciting ideas to foster the Belle love and promote the concept of Women Supporting Women. And I am so excited to learn about all your interests to tailor the Women’s Leadership office to be something you all look forward to and enjoy.

Aly T Mauro - Campus Culture Director 
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About Aly
Name: Alexandra Mauro
Major: Psychobiology, B.S.
Standing: Senior
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Goals: As your Campus Culture director this year, I am beyond excited to assist new and returning Belles in further exploring all that the UCLA campus has to offer, so that every girl can confidently claim their title as a Bruin. Events in this office will cover a variety of interests, ranging from athletic events, to cultural club performances, to workshops conducted on the Hill. I want all of you unique and intelligent Belles to feel comfortable suggesting events that perk your individual interests, to make for an amazing and involved year!