Hanna Coene
President
Meet Hanna!
She is a senior in the College of Nursing. She wants to be a nurse because she wants to be able to help mothers in under served populations by making them feel safe, educating them, and talking them through the miracle of birth. In her free time, Hanna enjoys pettin’ her dog, watching Harry Potter, and calligraphy-ing. Something that not many people know about Hanna is that she has been skydiving and would love to experience that again some time. To Hanna, BSO means that she always has a smiling face to wave to while walking down Wisconsin Ave. It means that she can weeb out and drink excessive amounts of boba without being judged (sometimes) and that she has a true family here in Milwaukee that is beyond supportive and loving and help her through the thick and thin. This year, Hanna is looking forward to being able to give back to the people who made her the person she is today!
Alyssa Sanchez
Vice President
Meet Alyssa!
She is a joyful, energetic, optimistic senior studying Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biomechanics! She finds that this major is a good cross between technology and the medical field. She wants to be able to design, create, and dream-up something that improves people’s quality of life and livelihood. It also requires her to think outside the box and forces her to use her left and right side of her brain. In her free time, Alyssa likes to dance, play piano, and watch Netflix – she has been a dancer for ~18 years, a pianist for ~17 years, and a Netflix enthusiast for ~college years. Outside of BSO, Alyssa also works as a wellness peer educator, a university info specialist, a math/literacy tutor for children with autism and down syndrome, has volunteered at the cancer center at Aurora Sinai, & was on HYPE her freshman year (S/O to @hypedancemke). Something that not many people know about Alyssa is that she’s currently learning how to rollerblade. To Alyssa, BSO is like a bunch of people coming together to build a home. She loves Marquette, and her experience here was strengthened ten-fold because of BSO. Marquette is a house for her, but thanks to the people inside of BSO, they have made this house her home. This year, Alyssa is looking forward to seeing what good we can do this year and how loud af we’re going to be!
Quin Pelayo
Vice President
Meet Quin!
He is a funny, passionate, & hungry senior studying Exercise Physiology in the DPT program! He didn’t want to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer and says he is too unskilled for the NBA, so he settled for Physical Therapy. His father is a physical therapist as well, which he finds quite inspiring. In his free time, Quin enjoys playing basketball, dancing, ‘Draking’, and he claims to be a part of the Illuminati and the Big Baller Brand. Something that not many people know about Quin is that some of his knuckles are not very prominent, so his hands “kind of look like baby hands”. To Quin, BSO is a community of friends and family just trying to have a good time, get cultured, and make memories at high volumes. This year, he is looking forward to seeing the growth of general members, his fellow E-Board members, and the organization as a whole! #RootedInGrowth
Walter Wilson
Treasurer
Meet Walter!
He is a loving, honest, supportive senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biomechanics! As a biomedical engineer, Walter wants to be able to help people and strive to help people. In his free time, Walter enjoys playing basketball, watching anime, and reading. Outside of BSO, Walter is also a brother of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity on campus, and was a former RA in Humphrey Hall for two years. Something that not many people know about Walter is that he’s a low key romantic and always falls for a good love story. To Walter, BSO means having a family around him and a support system of friends that has helped him expand his horizons and do things he never thought possible before coming to Marquette. This year, Walter is looking forward to his last Fashion Show because it was such a spectacle his freshman year when he first saw it, so it being his last one is going to be “v sad and all”. He is also looking forward to retreat because that event is always the senior goodbye. It scares him how fast it will come up for him, but says he will still be so happy for the time he has left and is excited to get to know the new people coming into the organization this year!
Brianne Lagtapon
Secretary
Meet Bri!
She is a passionate, protective, honest senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Psychology! She chose this major and minor because of she wanted to study something that would best prepare her for a future career as a physician and she enjoys learning about mental health and human sexuality. In her free time, Bri likes to draw, read, and eat. Besides BSO, Bri is also involved in the Biomedical Sciences Student Association, American Medical Student Association, Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association, and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (KAPWA). Something that not many people know about Bri is that she sang on TV when she was a lil Bri with our External PR, @alyssadoruelo. To Bri, BSO stands for culture, new opportunities, creativity, and kinship. This year, Bri is looking forward to making great memz with her loud group of friends and finally being able to dance in Formal *eyes emoji*.
Alyssa Doruelo
External PR
Meet Alyssa!
She is a determined, funny, and probably-tired junior in the College of Nursing! Alyssa loves to take naps, pet lots of dogs, and look at memes, but most importantly, she finds genuine joy in helping out other people, which is why she chose to pursue a career in Nursing. Something that not many people know about Alyssa is that she is able to double dutch (uh, Corbin Bleu WHO?). Alyssa says that BSO reminds her a lot of her culture and her Filipino group of friends that she grew up with in her hometown, Elgin. BSO has also given her leadership opportunities that have helped her grow as a person. This year, Alyssa is looking most forward to the new AKA pairings, seeing plenty of new faces in the organization, and the lots of fun activities, like Cultural Show and Fashion Show, to come!
Raynne Belingon
Internal PR
Meet Raynne!
She is a passionate, selfless, and part-time introverted junior majoring in Physiological Sciences, minoring in Business Administration on the Pre-Physical Therapy track, and says that she has a love-hate relationship with the sciences. In her free time, Raynne enjoys eating, watching Korean dramas & variety shows, and napping. Outside of BSO, Raynne is also a second year RA in Cobeen Hall, participates in Multicultural Student Council & Adaptive Abilities, and is a PT Aide at Wisconsin Interventional Pain Solutions & a volunteer at Aurora Sinai. Something that not many people know about Raynne is that she loves bubble tea. She will never say no to getting bubble tea. To Raynne, BSO is an organization that has some of the most genuine people she’s ever met. It is the family that encourages her and pushes her to be the best version of herself. It is a place where she has the confidence to be braver than she really is. This year, Raynne is excited to be our new Internal. She thinks that this will give her a completely different perspective in the org, so she is super stoked to meet all the youngins and get to know our members better.
Elizabeth Murillo
Historian
Meet Elizabeth!
She is a creative, funny, open-minded sophomore majoring in Nursing and minoring in Gender & Sexualities Studies! She currently has an interest in reproductive endocrinology/infertility. Elizabeth hopes to pursue a nursing career in this area to help women who are struggling to conceive. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys dying at concerts, making new Spotify playlists, and adding things to her online shopping cart that she will probably never buy (RIP). Something that not many people know about Elizabeth is that she used to have a One Direction fan account with nearly 13k followers when she was in middle school (RIP x2). To Elizabeth, BSO is a cultured group of pals that she can always depend on and share a laugh with. She says Bayanihan is everywhere you go and it’s comforting, as many others would agree. This year, Elizabeth is looking forward to getting her own ading, as well as participating in Fashion Show and Cultural Show again! She would also like to give a shout out to her kuya @whatthevincent because, well, yeah.
Meriecel Pasaporte
Historian
Meet Meriecel!
She is an optimistic, sometimes sassy, always sleepy senior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Psychology. She is interested in the processes of the mind and wants to promote mental health awareness and wellness. She would like to pursue a career in Psychiatry. You can find Meriecel breaking the bank at Sephora, studying at Starbucks or Raynor, and taking Buzzfeed quizzes. What most people don’t know about Meriecel is that she has lived in 4 different countries because her dad was in the military (#getcultured). Other than BSO, she is also involved in Kappa Delta (@marquettekd) and Alpha Phi Omega (@apo_etarho). To Meriecel, Bayanihan is more than just an organization, it is a supportive family that helped her break out of her shell. Bayanihan helped her #BeTheDifference. This year, Meriecel is looking forward to giving back to an organization that has given her so much throughout her undergraduate experience and to end her senior year with her loud group of friends.
Cindy Son
Fashion Show Coordinator
Meet Cindy!
She is a sociable, open-minded, passionate junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biomechanics and minoring in Mechanical Engineering! She wants to make a positive impact on the lives of others through medical device innovation someday. In her free time, Cindy enjoys dancing, hiking, and finding new places to eat! Outside of BSO, Cindy is also a part of the Biomedical Engineering Society here at Marquette. Something that not many people know about Cindy is that she is literally allergic to exercise within a two-hour time frame of eating. She has to wait one to two hours after eating before she exercises or else she breaks out into hives. To Cindy, BSO is an inclusive community of loving individuals who constantly empower each other to be the best they can be. This year, Cindy is most looking forward to seeing the organization grow, meeting new people, and of course, Fashion Show!
Luis Martinez
Fashion Show Coordinator
Meet Luis!
He is a tired, hungry, and fun sophomore who studying Civil Engineering and French. Luis enjoys skyscrapers and math and wants to continue to make the civilized world a beautiful place! He also enjoys French culture and history. You can find Luis reading, watching French movies and mind numbing Youtube videos (#same). What most people do not know about him is that he is obsessed with eating mangos that it’s almost unhealthy. To Luis, BSO is a home away from home. “It is where you can feel confident and comfortable and people will support and cheer you on!” This year, Luis is looking forward to meeting all the new faces, making stronger connections with his BSO family and, of course, FASHION SHOW HUNTY.
Renee Seguban
Fashion Show Coordinator
Meet Renee!
She is a cheerful, hard-working, open-minded sophomore studying Nursing! She wants to be able to inspire others on a personal level while still fulfilling her interest in the health sciences. In her free time, Renee enjoys reading fiction novels, writing story ideas and games, & sewing felt plushies. Something that not many people know about Renee is that she has kept a growing bucket list of clichés from movies, books, or TV shows since middle school that she wants to try and do. So far, there are just over 90 scenes that she hasn’t done and has finished around 75 others. To Renee, BSO is an organization where she can feel comfortable being herself and trying new things. It’s a tight-knit community where she can feel supported and encouraged to get out of her shell and take risks. She says everyone has treated her like family and hopes she can contribute to that feeling in years to come! This year, Renee is looking forward to getting her own ading! Her lineage has been a big part of her college experience and is not sure it would have been the same without them. She really wants to help her ading find a home in BSO because her lineage was able to do that for her. Renee would also like to give a shout out to her Hemorrhage fam, especially her kuya Kyle – @filipinomidget. “I’m so grateful to have you all,” she says.
Madeleine Manas
Cultural Show Coordinator
Meet Madeleine!
She is a determined, creative, compassionate sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering! She originally wanted to study Aerospace Engineering, but that wasn’t offered here at Marquette so she went with Mechanical Engineering because she can do a lot more with it. In her free time, Madeleine likes to play her piano & ukulele, sing, and read books. Something that not many people know about Madeleine is that she is actually afraid of not being remembered by people. To Madeleine, BSO means having a family away from home. Like many of us, Madeleine finds comfort in being surrounded by the people she loves. This year, Madeleine is most looking forward to making new friends, being on E-Board, and finally getting her own ading!
Krista Casuga
Cultural Show Coordinator
Meet Krista!
She is a tired, hungry, and very friendly sophomore majoring in Public Relations! She chose this field of study because she thoroughly enjoys talking and the idea of building up a company’s or person’s reputation. Because of this, she also expresses an interest in possibly studying Digital Media as well. In her free time, Krista enjoys working out, eating, and sleeping. Something that not many people know about Krista is that on her mom’s side of the family alone, she has 85 relatives including herself. To Krista, BSO is a family. She has made lifelong friends through this organization that has helped her find herself and find a place that she belongs to on campus. This year, Krista is looking forward to getting to know more people, finally joining a BSO family, and of course, the Cultural Show!
Rich Millo
Cultural Show Coordinator
Meet Rich!
He is a quirky, insightful, and poetic junior majoring in Secondary Education and English! He wants to be a teacher because he believes that we need good teachers nowadays that still teach us about the importance of writing and literature. In his free time, Rich enjoys writing, playing basketball, and running. Outside of BSO, Rich is also involved in the Marquette Track Club. Something that not many people know about Rich is that he likes to cook a lot. To Rich, BSO means having a close support system that he is always able to turn to. This year, Rich is most looking forward to creating a script for the people to enjoy for the upcoming cultural show.