Welcome to ISSA!

Welcome to the International Studies Student Association (ISSA) at UCSD, the official student organization of the International Studies Program (ISP) at the University of California, San Diego. ISSA seeks to gather like-minded individuals who share diverse interests in international studies and international relations. We provide a platform of rich experiences and opportunities in international studies.

Browse our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can join us!

President

Sona Ovasapyan

Sona Ovasapyan is a third-year Eleanor Roosevelt student majoring in International Business and minoring in Environmental Studies. She grew up in Glendale, California. She is fluent in Armenian and refining her Spanish skills. She loves exploring botanical gardens and hiking.
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Director of Administrative Affairs

Jasper Wu

Sara is an undergraduate at UCSD majoring in International Economics and minoring in Computational Social Science. She grew up speaking English and Farsi, and aspires to gain a proficiency in other languages as well. She would say she takes a "venturesome" approach to life. Engaging in conversations with friendly faces, and experiencing new environments and hobbies are her little joys in life.
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Director of Special Events

Arya Singh

Aryamaan Singh is a third-year Sixth student double majoring in International Studies - Political Science and Economics. He is an International student from New Delhi, India. He has a passion for world politics and likes to explore new places, cultures and cuisines. He is fluent in English and Hindi. Some of his hobbies include reading books, watching movies, and trying new restaurants!
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Director of Public Relations

Erin Tang

Erin is a second - year student pursuing a Communications major with a minor in Marketing! She frequently visits her extended family in Canada and would love to visit Taiwan or Italy in the future. She has two siblings, one of whom is her twin. Some of her favorite activities include singing, reading, and exploring San Diego with friends!
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Vice President

Jeniffer Espinosa

Jeniffer is a fourth-year Muir College student majoring in International Studies- Political Science. She was born and raised in San Diego, California. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Currently, she has been learning Korean. Her hobbies include dancing, traveling, and going to concerts.
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Director of Mentorship

Sara Pirzad

Jasper Wu is a second-year student in Seventh College majoring in International Studies — Political Science, and comes from San Jose, California. Jasper is fluent in Mandarin and English, but is eager to learn another language in the future. While usually glued to the computer playing video games, Jasper also enjoys hiking (when it's not too hot!), geeking about geography and history, and playing pool on the weekend
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Director of Alumni Affairs

Landon Lee

Landon is excited to serve as ISSA's Alumni Affairs chair for the 2023-2024 school year! He is majoring in International Business and has been part of ISSA for over a year now. He enjoys playing baseball, soccer, bowling, golf, and watching F1 racing.
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Director of Membership

Elizabeth Chang

Elizabeth Chang is a second-year Marshall student pursuing a double major in International Studies - International Business and Real Estate and Development. She is from Irvine, California. She is fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia while learning Mandarin. In the future, she hopes to visit more countries in Europe and South East Asia. Some of her favorite activities include finding new foods, going to concerts, learning new sports, and spending time in her hometown.
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