Partnership for Pre-Professional Pilipinos

Executive Director- Matthew Galang
Matthew Galang is a third year Political Science and Social Welfare double major from Lawndale, CA. A lifelong LA Clippers fan, Matt is an avid follower of the NBA. While not playing ball or studying, he enjoys the music of Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Jagged Edge and Drake. His favorite thing to do in his spare time is to enjoy his life. After Cal, Matthew would like to eventually attend law school and become a family or criminal lawyer.
mattgalang@gmail.com

Director of Internal Affairs- Melanie Manibo
Melanie is a third year Business Administration major with a minor in French. In her spare time, she enjoys kickboxing, watching soap operas, eating good food and enjoying amazing company. A current intern for the Cal Athletics Marketing Department, Melanie hopes to one way work in marketing and move to LA to find a career in the entertainment industry.
melaniemanibo@gmail.com

Director of External Affairs, Business- John Haag
John is a Political Economy major with a concentration in Globalization. When he is not saving the world through his classes, John loves watching movies, golfing, playing video games and basketball. He is currently a member of the Digital Media and Entertainment Club of Haas. Outside of Cal, he is part of the Young Filipino Professionals Association and Bio-Rad Laboratories. After graduation he hopes to spend some time traveling before embarking in a career related to accounting and the video game industry.
p4external.business@gmail.com

Director of External Affairs, Law- Jesi Marquez
Jesi is a fourth year Legal Studies and Asian American Studies Double Major from Azusa, CA. After her undergraduate career, she hopes to attend law school and later pursue a career advocating for progressive social change in API communities. In addition to P4, Jesi is also involved in other organizations such as Pilipino Academic Student Services (PASS) and Cal Pre-Law Society (CPLS). Jesi is also heading the College Organizing Apprenticeship Program for Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Promoting Advocacy and Leadership (AYPAL) and was a Communications and Development intern and is still a current volunteer at the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco, CA. Jesi’s hobbies include playing badminton and volleyball, cooking, and traveling. Jesi is excited for P4 and hopes to strengthen and expand P4’s resources and services to the greater community.
p4external.law@gmail.com

Director of Finance- Cindy Lu
Cindy is a third year Political Economy major coming from the proud city of Oakland. Whenever she’s not in her organizations, Cindy loves to catch up on sleep and watch TV. She is also involved with the Southeast Asian Student Coalition, working on progressive movements for Southeast Asian communities. Cindy is still figuring what she wants to do for a career, but in the meanwhile, she loves to devote her time and efforts for P4.
p4finance@gmail.com

Co-Directors of External Affairs, Philanthropy and Community Service-  Carla Bernal
Carla is a second year Rhetoric and Gender and Women studies double major from Hercules, CA. An avid reader and an aspiring writer, Carla has worked as a digital media intern for Plover Technologies. While she’s not busy with P4 and her work, she enjoys working and restoring cars, and driving them. After graduation, she wants to explore the world and all its hidden beauty, to travel and meet new people before she embarks a career within law.

Co-Directors of External Affairs, Philanthropy and Community Service- Raymond Bayani and Carla Bernal
Raymond is a third year Gender and Women’s Studies major. Currently an unsigned basketball phenom, Raymond hails from the beautiful city of San Francisco. His hobbies include following the Golden State Warriors, watching movies and endowing the courts with his basketball skills. Raymond has devoted his time in improving P4 and will hopefully start his involvement within a law firm before applying for law school.
p4external.community@gmail.com

Director of Marketing and Brand Management- Jofil Borja
Jofil is a fourth year Political Science and Rhetoric Double Major from Sacramento. Whenever he’s not working to maintain the safety of Unit 2 dormitories, Jofil enjoys his time in playing sports, working out, riding his bike or hanging out with his cohorts. He is currently a member of several intramural sports teams as well as various community organizations from Cal and Sacramento. Having previously worked in the State Capitol for Assembly Member Warren Furutani and the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, he plans to start a career in legislation after Cal and hopefully bridge the gap between API public interest laws and lobbying.
jofil.borja@gmail.com