Stanford University
USVH Stanford Chapter volunteers improve USVH through their leadership and inspiring ideas as this founding chapter continues to evolve.
Our USVH Stanford Chapter — our founding chapter — reached its 25th year of partnership with the Stanford University Haas Center for Public Service in early 2020. Stanford’s USVH is a Cardinal Commitment organization, and over its 25 years, our students have acquired over 50,000 hours of combined service.
Alexis Tran
National Co-president
Lexy Tran is a senior at Stanford majoring in Science, Technology, and Society and earning her M.S. in Community Health and Prevention Research. She began volunteering with USVH during the fall of her freshman year and has loved interacting with the veterans she works with, and overall, serving the veterans’ community as a whole. Outside of USVH, Lexy is involved in research at the medical school, tutoring/mentoring, and spreading awareness of public health issues through various campus organizations. She enjoys dancing, cooking, bouldering, and watching movies in her free time.
Japnoor Kaur
National Recruitment Director
Japnoor Kaur is a senior at Stanford majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Education. She began volunteering with USVH during the fall of her sophomore year, and she loves to give back to the veteran population through building meaningful, uplifting connections with the veterans! Through her position, she hopes to expand USVH to more college campuses across the nation. Outside of USVH, Japnoor volunteers with Stanford EMS, serves at Arbor Free Clinic, and is passionate about tutoring students from under-resourced communities. She also loves to bake, learn about skincare, and spend time with friends and family!
Collin Pang
Stanford Program Director
Collin Pang is a 4th year pre-med student at Stanford pursuing a Master's Degree in Community Health and Prevention Research. He has been volunteering with USVH since his Freshman year, and has enjoyed building meaningful connections with the veterans, who have given so much for our country. Through his position, Collin hopes to continue to grow the USVH team and make a difference at the Menlo Park VA Medical Center. Outside of USVH, Collin is involved with Orthopedic Research at the Stanford University School of Medicine and volunteers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. He is originally from Southern California, and loves to cook, surf, and play on the club soccer team in his free time.
Luke Zhao
Director of Outreach
Luke is a junior majoring in Biology with an intended coterm in Computer Science. Luke has been volunteering with USVH since freshman year and loves getting to know the veterans and their different stories. Through his position, Luke hopes to explore and establish new ways to outreach different communities and improve veterans' health. Outside of USVH, Luke works on neuroscience research and enjoys exercising and spending time outdoors.
Vivian Tien
Director of Membership
Vivian Tien is a junior majoring in Bioengineering. She began volunteering with USVH in my freshman year, and has loved getting to know the veterans better with every quarter that goes by, whether through crosswords, walks, or conversations over meals. In addition to USVH, she is involved in dermatology and genetics research, health advocacy through Stanford Synapse and the Stanford Premedical Association, and mentorship for students at East Palo Alto Academy. In her free time, she loves hiking, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Elyse Hwang
Director of Outreach
Elyse Hwang is a sophomore intending to major in Biology, with a particular interest in biochemistry and cancer biology. She has been volunteering with USVH for a year and has enjoyed being able to connect with veterans and hear about their lives and stories. On campus, she is also involved in Stanford Splash, Science Olympiad, and Camp Kesem. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, juggling, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family.
Aaron Tran
Director of Advocacy
Aaron Tran is a sophomore at Stanford studying biology. He started volunteering with USVH during his freshman year, and has enjoyed his experience working with veterans. Outside of USVH, he is involved in research at the medical school, tutoring younger students in STEM subjects, and community service through various clubs. In his free time, Aaron enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, watching movies, and listening to music.
Ethan Farah
Director of Volunteer Engagement
Ethan Farah is a junior majoring in biomechanical engineering and currently on the pre-med track. He has been a member of USVH since the beginning of his sophomore year, and he has particularly enjoyed hearing stories of the veterans' childhoods and family lives. Ethan spends a lot of his time on campus doing research at the medical school, being involved with community service through programs like EPASA, and mixing with DJ society!
Abigail Lee
Chief Technology Officer
Abigail Lee is a sophomore at Stanford University, pursuing a double major in Biomedical Computation and Design. She began volunteering with USVH in her freshman year and has loved building meaningful connections with veterans. Beyond USVH, Abby is actively involved with Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning, participates in various dance groups, tutors and mentors middle school students in East Palo Alto, and conducts research within the Developmental Biology department. When she's not busy with her academic and extracurricular commitments, you'll find Abby on the field or courts as a Stanford Dollie, bringing spirit to campus sports and events.
Tenzing Kalsang
Chief Financial Officer
Tenzing Kalsang is a current senior at Stanford studying neuroscience, completing his honors thesis in the Airan lab. For the 2024-2025 year, Tenzing will continue his role as the Chief Financial Officer and hope to continue supporting the board and members of the USVH.