Meet the Team
Get to Know Us
Princess Hannah Santillan
Founder
Princess Hannah Santillan was a student from Mark Keppel High School and founded Essential.c.a.r.e Alhambra. Princess started Essential.c.a.r.e Alhambra because she wanted to find a way to provide not only physical but mental health relief to those who need it the most. She is very passionate about giving back to the community and tries to find ways to help out in any way she can instead of staying at home. Besides working for essential.c.a.r.e, Princess enjoys cooking, watching Netflix, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Hayley Yang
President
Hayley Yang is a junior from Mark Keppel High School and is the chapter president of Essential C.A.R.E. Alhambra. Hayley first joined Essential C.A.R.E. as a general volunteer/member in 2020 during COVID-19. Since then, she has continued to volunteer and help others in need. Outside of Essential C.A.R.E., Hayley enjoys drawing and spending time with friends.
Justin Luong
Vice President
Entering his senior year, Justin is student from Mark Keppel High School and is the chapter's Vice President. Most of the time, you can find him at your local boba shop, but, when he's not doing that, he enjoys giving back to his community and helping others. He joined as an executive member in order to participate in the making of care packages for his community and to work with the organization to provide support and wellness for the 626 area.
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Haley Wu
Secretary
Haley is a junior at Mark Keppel High School and serves as Essential C.A.R.E. Alhambra's current secretary; she joined the organization in her freshman year because it excited her to create care packages. Haley hopes the organization will continue to find community members who are passionate about uplifting spirits. Her interests include gardening and listening to her favorite songs on repeat.
Sarah Byun
Treasurer
Sarah Byun is a Senior from Mark Keppel High School and is the treasurer of Essential.c.a.r.e Alhambra. This is her first year at Essential.c.a.r.e Alhambra and she is excited to contribute to an organization that will greatly benefit and serve the community. At school, she is also involved in Orchestra, Band, Aztec Newspaper, NHS, and CSF.
Emilee Lien
Public Relations
Emilee is a junior and has been the Public Relations officer since summer 2022. She goes to Alhambra High School and there participates in multiple service clubs, and was previously in choir. At home she likes to either edit videos or play music.
Coco Li
Coordinator
Coco Li is a Senior from MKHS and is the Coordinator for Essential C.A.R.E. Alhambra. Coco believes that by working together with other individuals as a team, Essential C.A.R.E. can continue to grow and carry out its main goal, to uplift negative thoughts/emotions and to help others in need. She spends time with her friends and color guard. Coco’s day is often accompanied by drawing, painting and dancing. She loves food and the color pastel yellow.