Meet Our Team

Alexander Wang​

Hello there! I’m excited to serve the community as part of LOTP staff, to not only educate students about safe alcohol and drug use, but to have a great time as well! Fun fact: In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends, relaxing on the beach, and most of all, creating safe party habits within our campus through volunteering!

Cecilia Armenta

Hello! I am a second year Communication major from Anaheim,CA. I decided to become a LOTP intern because I felt the message and purpose of LOTP was crucial and important in our community. Everyone loves to have fun, we just want to make sure everyone does so in a safe and educated manner. Being able to take part in making this change has been very fun and rewarding.

Kyle Fleming

Hello! I am a fourth year History major with the hopes of becoming a teacher one day. I joined Life of the Party to help spread the message of party safe knowledge. I have seen many people who wish they would’ve known what they were doing at the time and even if I can help one person, it’s worth it! #GoPats   

Jagruti Kolla

Hello! My name is Jagruti and I am a second year pre-biology major. I joined Life of the Party because I want to help educate students on safe partying practices and provide alternative events for people that prefer not to party. I have learned a lot from working at Life of the Party and hope that as an organization we can help raise awareness in our community! Fun fact: I fell out of a car once and broke 2 bones. ​

Juan Carlos Canela

Hi all, 
I am excited to be here and help our community of Isla Vista. As a Life of the Party Peer Educator, I hope to influence and educate students to always be in control in regards to drugs, alcohol, and just about anything in life. I am a four year student who will be going into nursing school in the near future.

Sarah Kinane

Hey there! I'm a fourth-year Sociology and History double major with a minor in Applied Psychology. I wanted to become more involved with Life of the Party because I have seen how the lack of knowledge of safe drinking and partying can hurt my loved ones, and want to have the skills to better educate my friends and family. I also want to help tear down the stigma that everyone needs alcohol or other drugs to have a good time, but can also come to our alternative events and have a great weekend! Isla Vista is a very special community, and I want to help guide everyone to the right resources so we can all have a memorable and fun experience.

Grace Lemersal

Hi! I'm a second-year Math major from San Diego! One of my favorite things about UCSB is the Isla Vista community, you can usually find me at Buddha Bowls! I initially became involved with Life of the Party as a volunteer because I wanted to learn more about different events and party safety in IV. As a member of the staff, my goal is to help keep our community better educated on how to stay safe while still having a great time!

Natalie Herriott

Hi! I am a second-year Language, Culture, and Society major with a minor in Applied Psychology. Some of the things I enjoy the most are yoga, baking, and binge-watching Law and Order: SVU. I joined Life of the Party to contribute to the promotion of healthy partying habits in Isla Vista. With the right education, students will have the necessary tools to help both themselves and those around them party safely within the community.

Azalea Sherif-Perez

I decided to become a Life of the Party intern, because it makes me happy seeing all the faces that we reach out to on a daily basis as an organization. I’ve seen how LOTP has made an impact in our community, by giving students many alternatives to stay regret-free, as well as tips on how to have a safe and a healthy night out.  Fun fact about me: I am half Libyan and half Mexican.