​Executive Board

Bryon Coronel (MHA '20)
President

Bryan has been a Gainesville resident since 2002, when his family moved here from the Philippines. In his professional career, he is passionate in driving optimization and efficiency in healthcare through project management, Bryan earned his bachelor's in Health Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University and his master's in Health Administration from the University of Florida. 

Bryon loves spending time with his wife and two children, being outdoors (when it's not so humid!), and watching movies/playing video games. 

George Ryan Perez (CPE '03 & MiDAS '14)
Treasurer

George Ryan Perez is a full-stack lead software developer.  He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida College of Engineering with a master's degree in Digital Arts and Sciences.  Living in Alachua, Florida, he spends his free time writing music and comics.

Rachel DiSesa (MS '16 & PhD '23)
Secretary

Rachel DiSesa serves as the Assistant Director for Enrollment Marketing at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, supporting PharmD, Graduate and Continuing Education programs. In her previous role at the College of Veterinary Medicine, she oversaw the marketing and outreach activities for the UF Veterinary Hospitals. 

Dr. DiSesa earned her bachelor's from the University of Phoenix and both her master's and PhD from the University of Florida in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Her research examines development of communication and teamwork behaviors in healthcare professionals, focusing on adult learning and interprofessional education programs. 

Lauren Vu (PSY '19)
Social Media Chair and Past President

Lauren Vu currently serves as a lead educational consultant in the ed-tech industry. Before being a consultant, she was a 6th grade STEM teacher in Oakland, CA through Teach for America. In addition to teaching and addressing education inequity, Lauren is passionate about psychology and health disparities within marginalized communities. In her free time, Lauren enjoys exploring the San Francisco Bay Area, cooking, and making music on her ukulele​

Elly Liao-Warren (BS '07)
Fundraising Chair

Elly Liao-Warren is a Board Certified Coach and the founder of ENSPIRd Life Coaching, a heart-centered organization that helps clients create more balance, fulfillment and happiness in their lives. Along with this, she is a real estate investor and part of the Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board for the City of Jacksonville.

Elly is passionate about serving her community and spreading more love and kindness to the world.  In her free time, Elly enjoys spending time with family & friends, trying new restaurants (self-proclaimed foodie) and traveling.

The UF Association of Asian Alumni would like to extend its thanks to all former board members and contributors!

​​Jamilyn Bailey
Michelle Brumwell 
Alex Cena 
​Phillip Cheng
Sandy Chiu 
Marcus Tran Degnan 
Avani Desi 
Whitney Fung
Dennis Ngin 
Anthony Nguyen 
Diana Nguyen 
Henry Nguyen
Vi Payulert
Michael Satyapor