ASB Officers 2020-2021
Roham Zamvar
ASB President
Hello Homestead! My name is Rohan Zamvar, and I'm super excited to be serving as your ASB President for the coming school year. Of course, this is a year like none other. However, that doesn't mean that we're going to stop doing our best to make the year as amazing at possible! I hope to get to meet as many of you as possible :)
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Favorite way to unwind: "I love to just take a nap :)"
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Tam-Dan Nguyen
ASB Vice President
Hi Homestead! The past 3 years in leadership have been unforgettable and I’m so stoked for a fourth year as the ASB Vice President. With this unprecedented year let’s make some unprecedented memories!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I usually unwind by spending time with my friends or going surfing or sailing!"
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Taner Karaaslan
ASB Treasurer
Hi, I’m Taner and I’m excited to be working with you all this year. Even though school isn’t how we would’ve imagined it, I’m still going to do what I can to make sure Homestead life is still comfortable and fun for everyone. This year one of my goals was to increase transparency between myself and the student body so if you have any questions about what I do or how I can tailor my efforts towards you, feel free to contact me. Have a great year!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I hang out with my friends whenever I need to unwind and relieve the stress of school."
Melody Chou
ASB Secretary
Hi! My name is Melody and I’m excited to serve as your ASB Secretary this year! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by taking walks and hanging out with my friends"
Nikki Liu
ASB Social Manager
Hi! I’m Nikki and I’m super excited for this upcoming year! I hope to create a welcoming environment and keep the school spirit up especially during remote learning!
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Favorite way to unwind: "During my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, paint, and hike!"
Hasith Basnayake
ASB Social Manager
Hey! My name's Hasith Basnayake and I'm your ASB Social Manager. This year has gotten off to a strange start, but I'm still really excited to work with you all!
Favorite way to unwind: "Full disclaimer, I haven't actually done this, but you know how people put tomatoes on their eyes in the movies? Maybe it's cucumbers I'm not entirely sure, but I think that would be pretty nice. They put lotion on too, and they're also getting a massage. That would be dope. That's how I would unwind."
Grace Hendricks
ASB Public Relations Commissioner
Hey Homestead! I'm so excited to be one of your ASB PR Commissioners. This year I'm going to be running the ASB social accounts and website. Feel free to reach out any time throughout the year!
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Favorite way to unwind: "Spending time with friends, hiking, and night drives with the music blasting."
Kelsey Shan
ASB Public Relations Commissioner
Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey, and I am super stoked to be one of the Public Relations Commissioners. It’s part of my job to help Homestead stay connected, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to having an amazing year with all of you!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to unwind by blasting music and painting."
Martin Wu
ASB IDC Commissioner
Hi Homestead! My name is Martin Wu, and I'll be serving as one of the Intra-District Council Representatives and the Intra-District Council President this year! This is my third year with leadership and I am so excited to be serving all of you this year! I am super passionate about school events and I love getting to meet all of you throughout the year. I look forward to an awesome year ahead and feel free to reach out to me for any questions about IDC/Leadership! :)
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Favorite way to unwind: "I love playing tennis, traveling, listening to music, and drinking boba!"
Tejas Kurkure
ASB IDC Commissioner
Hey Homestead! I’m Tejas, and I’ll be one of your IDC Representatives. I love reading, watching movies, and playing piano. Despite these difficult times, I can’t wait to meet you all and I look forward to the upcoming year!
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Favorite way to unwind: "My favorite ways to unwind are with tv and food."
Ori Brutman
ASB Rally Commissioner
Hi! I’m Ori and I’m your rally commissioner for the 2020-2021 school year. I love basketball, making music, hanging out with friends, and traveling the world. Excited for an amazing year!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by writing and performing music, and hanging with friends and family!"
Rishi Zamvar
ASB Rally Commissioner
Hi my name is Rishi and I am this years rally commissioner and I am looking forward to be working with you all this year to make it truly one to remember!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to stream and play fortnite with my friends."
Connect with me on twitch: www.twitch.tv/XFLare009
Mario Pan
ASB EL Commissioner
I have been involved with the EL department my entire time in Homestead, so don't be afraid to come ask questions in regards about it.
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Favorite way to unwind: "Wrap myself in a blanket, and start munching down anything in my sight."
Mariam Doss
ASB EL Commissioner
Hi everyone! My name is Mariam and I am so excited to be one of your EL Commissioners this year. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and watching movies. I am looking forward to an amazing year with all of you.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by listening to music."
Subhokrity Banerjee
ASB EL Commissioner
Hello everyone, I am the EL Commissioner for 20-21 and my work requires me to collaborate with two other EL Commissioners and conduct the ambassador’s meetings.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I put on a mask and get some sleep or stargaze."
Olivia Lee
ASB HOP Commissioner
Hey guys! I'm Olivia Lee an upcoming Senior. I am so excited to see what this year holds and am excited to spend one last year with the people that make me the happiest.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by going on either a hike alone or a drive to the coffee shop or just a late night drive, where I can have my music playing."
Emily Jacquemin
ASB HOP Commissioner
Hi my name is Emily and I am a junior HOP Commissioner this year! I spend most of my time playing soccer and field hockey but this year I am super excited to be apart of leadership!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by face timing my friends, watching tv and listening to music."
Bobby Gorelick
ASB HOP Commissioner
Hi everyone I'm Bobby and I am a junior HOP Commissioner. I love crystals, lush, and skincare by hyram. I go online shopping and FaceTime my friends in my free time.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I take relaxing baths with lots of bath salts. I also use luxurious bath bombs and bubble bars. I also binge survivor whenever I can or need to relax."
Aakriti Adhikari
ASB HOP Commissioner
As a senior HOP Commissioner, my role is to guide HOP Leaders welcome Freshmen into the school year in order for them to have a smoother transition from middle school to high school as well as a better understanding of being a high schooler.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to meditate and stretch."
Ayush Satyavarpu
ASB Tech Commissioner
Hi, I'm Ayush! I organize the A/V for events and manage other technical things for ASB.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to hang out with my friends and their dogs, watch YouTube, and exercise."
Ethan Mahimainathan
ASB Club Commissioner
Hello, My name is Ethan Mahimainathan and I’m your ASB Club Commissioner. We know this year will be tough and we don’t have any set date on when this challenge will end. This crisis is hurting a lot of clubs creating a storm of confusion and challenges. That is why this year I am focusing myself on increasing communication with clubs, optimizing the systems our clubs use and maximizing collaboration between clubs. This will be a challenging undertaking but it is worth it and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.
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Favorite way to unwind: "through laughter"
Senior Class Officers
Class of 2021
Trevor Burgess
Senior President
Hi guys! I know this year is off to a funky start but you should know that your officers are doing their best to find unique ways to celebrate our senior year. I can’t wait to see y’all again once this is over, and I’m looking forward to hopefully ending Senior year the right way!
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Favorite way to unwind: "Spin the opposite direction."
Vanessa Jiao
Senior Vice President
Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa Jiao and I’ll be serving as the 2021 Class VP for the upcoming school year. This will be my second year in leadership as I’ve served as Class Vp my sophomore year. In addition to leadership, I also play field hockey and compete in Homestead FBLA.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by learning about photography and going on shoots, listening to music, and visiting my favorite coffee shops in Palo Alto and San Francisco!"
Hannah McGoran
Senior Treasurer
Hi!! I'm super excited to be Class Treasurer for the Class of 2021! I am excited to see what we can do as a collective student body from a virtual format. I look forward to this school year and all of the events, whether they are online or hopefully in-person at some point. I love meeting new people, so please reach out and say hi!
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Favorite way to unwind: "To unwind, I like to go on a light run on a trail nearby and then just lay on the floor of my house afterwards."
Jessica Li
Senior Secretary
I’m Jessica Li.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to hang out with friends."
Blake Riemenschnitter
Senior Social Manager
I want to contribute to an incredible school year despite the uncertainty and hard circumstances.
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Favorite way to unwind: "I make an espresso and hang out with friends."
Junior Class Officers
Class of 2022
Leor Porat
Junior President
Hey! My name is Leor. Some of my favorite things to do are play video games with my friends, play sports, and hang out with friends! I'm really excited for this new year and I'm looking forward to making it a really positive experience.
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Favorite way to unwind: "Probably get on my PC and play some games with my friends."
Minnie Karki
Junior Vice President
Hi everyone! My name is Minnie Karki and I am the VP for the Class of 2022. Although this is gonna be a very challenging and new experience for all of us, I will make sure to do my best in making this year as enjoyable as possible and am looking forward to an incredible year ahead!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I like to go on long runs or walks outside and enjoy listening to calming music to unwind."
Daniel Sung
Junior Treasurer
Hey guys! I am so excited to be this year's class treasurer, and I will make sure to uphold my duties. I will strive for the best to coordinate fun events and fundraisers while also maintaining transparency. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions or give your input!
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Favorite way to unwind: "In my free time, I love playing tennis, watching Netflix, and playing guitar."
Helen Li
Junior Secretary
Hi! My name is Helen, and I'm the junior class secretary. I'm excited to see where this year will take us, and what challenges and opportunities it will present.
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Favorite way to unwind: "If it's hot I go swimming or do yoga, if it's cold I read and knit/crochet things."
Christine Hoy
Junior Social Manager
Hi Homestead! I am super super excited to be a part of the leadership team this year! As social manager, I will be working closely with the class officers, planning the best events and constantly sharing updates with everyone. I look forward to putting in my best work and dedication to assure this year will be the best one yet :)
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Favorite way to unwind: "I enjoy going on walks with my dog, watching tv, talking with friends on FaceTime, and late night snacking."
Sophomore Class Officers
Class of 2023
Nicole Lee
Sophomore President
Hey everyone! My name is Nicole Lee and i’m the class of 2023 president. I play soccer and i’m a second degree black belt in Taekwondo. This is my second year in leadership and I love spending time with the people in the class. I can’t wait for this upcoming school year!
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Favorite way to unwind: "To unwind, I go to the park and play soccer or field hockey and listen to music. I often go into my sisters room and bother her. I will also snack on junk food while watching Netflix."
Daniel Lee
Sophomore Vice President
Hey all! My name is Daniel Lee and I am the class of 2023 Vice President. I am very excited to see how our year will unfold with distance learning. I hope that all of you are able to have a smooth transition to distance learning and that our leadership team will be able to provide interactive activities to keep you all engaged!
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Favorite way to unwind: "I unwind by watching videos on Youtube, going outside to play basketball or soccer, or listening to music."
Josie Cho
Sophomore Treasurer
Hi I’m Josie, class of 2023 treasurer. I am a swimmer and enjoy snowboarding in the winter. I also love traveling with one of my favorite trips being to Thailand and Korea. A perfect day for me would be shopping at Valley Fair with friends and drinking boba.
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Favorite way to unwind: "Binge watching Netflix (especially k dramas), scrolling through tiktok, and watching youtube are some ways I unwind. I also unwind by listening to music from Keshi, 88rising and BTS."
Josh Choi
Sophomore Secretary
Hey everyone! My name is Josh and I am the 2023 Class Secretary. This is my second year in leadership and I am looking forward to working with y'all!
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Favorite way to unwind: "In my free-time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and listening to music."
Milan Krishnappa
Sophomore Social Manager
Hey, my name is Milan and I’m the sophomore social manager. This si my first year as a part of the ASB and Leadership community and I can’t wait for what’s to come.
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Favorite way to unwind: "By watching Netflix or playing video games."