Our Team

Julian Byrd

President

Standing: Senior

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS because I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to be able to connect with students, experience college life, and help people navigate the ins and outs of the workforce.

Jiromi Mancia

Vice President

Standing: Senior

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS to make a difference in other students' careers and to grow in my own. Being in PAS has helped me step out of my comfort zone and experience many opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. Without PAS, I wouldn't be as knowledgeable about many aspects of my career!

Adrian Gomez

Management Officer

Standing: Senior

Expected Graduation Date:  December 2025

Why did you join PAS?:  I joined PAS to become more knowledgeable in the accounting field, ultimately, I can help others with the information I obtain. Hopefully, it makes a difference.

Anthony Beishir

Internal Relations Chair

Standing: Graduate Student

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS to become more involved in extracurricular activities and, to my surprise, this decision not only helped me build meaningful friendships but also led to an internship opportunity. For those who are new, I hope my experience highlights the value of joining the Professional Accounting Society (PAS) or any other student organization.

Lauren Cummings

External Relations Chair

Standing: Senior

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Why did you join PAS?:  I joined PAS because I wanted to be more involved in the student community at UHD.

Bryan Ramos

Secretary

Standing: Sophomore

Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2027

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS because it aligned with my major as an accountant. PAS opened many opportunities to meet with professionals, make connections, and get more information about accounting. Finally, PAS is an organization that is dedicated and committed to help UHD students.

Samantha Hartman

Finance Chair

Standing: Junior

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Why did you join PAS?: I knew I wanted to do accounting but had no idea exactly what path I wanted to take. PAS provided me with the opportunity to see what the accounting world has to offer and meet with companies to learn more about what my options were. I gained a lot of valuable information that helped me grow a network and solidify my plans for the future.

Casey M Rosales

Marketing Chair

Standing: Junior

Expected Graduation Date: December 2025

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS to meet others interested in accounting, learn from professionals in the field, and build my skills through networking and development opportunities

Martha Gutierrez Herrera

Marketing Chair

Standing: Junior

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Why did you join PAS? I joined PAS, because I wanted to be surrounded by a network of students who has the same passion and ambition as me. I am surrounded by almost the same backgrounds with the same questions. PAS has helped me discover accounting firms, experience the accountant lifestyle, and has guided me in deciding the next steps after graduating. It has also helped me discover the opportunities, benefits and guidelines of obtaining your CPA.