Affinity Groups - Bellarmine College Preparatory Affinity Groups Autism Club Description: The main goal of our club is to inform both autistic and non-autistic individuals what it means to be autistic, while also showing them that autism is rather an ability instead of a disability by visiting autistic-based centers across the Bay Area, and directly helping autistic people by offering academic and social assistance. Moderator: Kathleen Hogan Contact: Kathleen Hogan Black Student Union Moderator: Jerome Facione Contact: Jerome Facione Chinese Culture Club Moderator: Vivan Gao Contact: Vivian Gao Filipino Student Association Description: The Filipino Student Association is committed to celebrating and cultivating the Filipino-American culture by fostering and promoting the community and connections at Bellarmine and beyond. We provide opportunities that encourage individuals to embrace their authentic selves while developing and empowering the next generation of leaders. Through faith in action, we eek to raise awareness, advocate for change, and engage in service initiatives that strengthen our community. Moderators: Erin Crase and Rochelle Cendana Contact: Rochelle Cendana Gay-Straight Community Moderators: Erika Franey, Kat Martin, Matt Young Contact: Erika Kat Matt Greek Interest Association Moderator: John Sager Contact: John Sager Hindu Student Association Moderators: Peter Canavese, Jesus Palomino Contact: Peter Jesus Indigenous Student Coalition Moderator: Tony Ferrari Contact: Tony Ferrari Irish Student Union Japanese Culture Club Moderator: Lisa Yi Contact: Lisa Yi Jewish Student Association Moderator: Dr. Sullivan Contact: Dr. Sullivan Korean Student Association Moderator: Mike Manalastas Contact: Mike Manalastas Latino Student Union Description : LSU is a community of people who all share an interest in learning and embracing Latino culture. We are a group rooted in our desire to socialize and build connections at Bellarmine and beyond. We encourage compassion, advocate for equity, and strive for inclusion as a Familia. Moderator: Carlos Jimenez Contact: Carlos Jimenez Middle-Eastern Student Association Moderator: Daniel Martin Contact: Daniel Martin Multiracial Student Association Moderators: Elise Haines, Miriam Fasoli Contact: Elise Miriam Muslim Student Association Moderator: Tony Ferrari Contact: Tony Ferrari Pacific Islander Culture & Arts Club Moderator: Noia Contact: Noia Sikh Student Association Moderator: Erika Franey Contact: Erika Franey South Asian Student Association Moderator: Sachin Salgonkar Contact: Sachin Solgonkar Taiwanese Student Association Moderator: Stephanie Bodnaruk Contact: Stephanie Bodnaruk Unity Council Moderators: Carlos Jimenez Contact: Carlos Vietnamese Student Association Moderator: Virginia Fox Contact: Virginia Fox