ucla club badminton

2024-2025

2025-2026

PRESIDENT

ANNABELLE ZHANG

• Wayland, MA
• Third Year

I come from the distant land of Massachusetts (not rural by-the-way), where I started playing at my local gym as soon as I was old enough to hold a racquet. I started training when I was nine and have been playing since. When I'm not on the court, I enjoy drawing, thrifting, and taking naps.

RENA CHEN

• Qingdao, China
• Fourth Year

I started playing badminton when I was six and began training professionally at nine. Outside of badminton, I love staying active and trying different sports. I’m also passionate about photography, traveling, and cooking, and I’m always down for a good cafe hopping day with friends! 😝☕️

VICE PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

KATHLEEN EMPERADOR

• Stockton, CA
• Third Year

Hi! My name is Kathleen and I'm a third-year, double majoring in Neuroscience & Psychology, and minoring in Pilipino Studies. I started playing badminton when I was about 11 but didn't actively play and take it seriously until high school. Some of my hobbies include binge-watching shows, curating my Spotify playlists, and going on drives!Feel free to reach out anytime :)

VICTOR KIM

• Seoul, South Korea
• Fourth Year

Hi everyone, my name is Victor. I am a fourth year student studying Music Industry and Accounting, and this is my third year at UCLA Badminton. I started playing badminton around high school, and I like cooking and wine/mixology outside badminton. Feel free to reach out if you have any similar interests!

TREASURER

SOCIAL CHAIR

SAMUEL LI

• Basking Ridge, NJ
• Third Year

I started playing badminton when I was 8, and I’ve been competing at national and international tournaments since. Outside of the court, I like spending my time at the gym, random side questing with my friends, and more recently making content!

ALICE WANG

• Fremont, CA
• Second Year

- played for ~12 years
- hobbies: trying out new food spots, reading webtoons, and building legos
- fun fact: I don’t like pasta

CAPTAIN

CAPTAIN

DANIEL ZHOU

• Albany, CA
• Fourth Year

Started badminton when I was a small boy. This sport enrages me but I do love it very much. Outside of badminton I enjoy eating and sleeping and living. If you ever want any advice on CS (this one is iffy) or life, I gotchu no worries. Looking forward to meeting you 🫵.

COCO ZHANG

• Fremont, CA
• Second Year

Hello! My name is Coco 🥥, and I’m a second-year cell, molecular, and developmental biology major. I started playing badminton at age 9 after being coached by my dad and have been passionate about the sport ever since, especially throughout high school. Outside of badminton, I enjoy making coffee ☕, staying up late 🌃, playing video games 🎮, and coloring. Feel free to reach out about anything!

HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER

HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER

ALEX YOUNG

• San Mateo, CA
• Second Year

Hi, my name is Alex and I'm from San Mateo, California (Bay Area). I'm a second year Computational & Systems Biology major and planning to minor in biomedical research. In my free time I like to read, do arts and crafts, and listen to music. Looking forward to meeting everyone and please don't hesitate to reach out!

LAWRENCE CHEN

• Monterey Park, CA
• Second Year Master's

Started playing competitively in high school
Hobbies: Miniature painting and wargaming (Warhammer 40k, fantasy, historical etc.), watch movies, try new foods

EVENTS COORDINATOR

EVENTS COODINATOR

JAKE ALESI

• Singapore
• Second Year

Hey guys! I'm Jake, I’m studying physics and maths and I started playing Badminton in the 3rd grade. I also love to cook, lift, and play the drums!

ELLEN ZULKARNAIN

• Fremont, CA
• Fourth Year

hi!! my name is ellen and i'm the current senior advisor on the team! i've been apart of UCLA badminton for the last 3 years and i've been playing badminton since i was 7 years old. outside of badminton, i love doing jigsaw puzzles, watching a good show, and spending time with my dog mars. super excited for another amazing year, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!!!

ADVISOR