At your service.
Who are we?
CSF (California Scholarship Federation) Board is comprised of 14 board members and 2 faculty advisors committed to delivering the best community service experience to all of our members. Board members are selected every Spring through an application and interview process.
What do we do?
The Board is responsible for every facet of the club including:
Meetings
Volunteer events
Tutoring
Membership
Sealbearer
Fundraisers
Publicity
Merch
This website!
President: Catherine Piotrowski
Role on CSF Board: As President, it is my duty to oversee all aspects of CSF, run general meetings, create resources and materials, delegate responsibilities to all board members, and anything else that comes up to make sure CSF is running smoothly!
What does volunteering mean to you? As members of a community, all of us hold a moral obligation to ensure the community maintains its well-being. This can only be done through us and our immediate actions done from us and our good will. Volunteering is essential for this- and in our daily lives reminds us of who we truly are and what we can do to make a positive impact.
Hobbies/Interests: I love learning about everything relating to law! Whether it be judicial decisions, ethical quandaries, or legislative updates, the way politics impacts our world is paramount to every aspect of our lives. I think it's the most interesting thing ever, and can't wait to pursue it more in the future. If you couldn't tell already, outside of CSF I enjoy spending most of my time running the Torrance Youth & Government delegation :)
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would love to be a crow. I admire their passion and willingness to work in a team for a mutual goal. They maintain their organizational skills and notice the details around them to make the best of what they have, while carefully surveying the world around them. But more realistically, I would probably be a tortoise.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I have a great passion for learning and education, and am most excited to plan events that help organizations succeed. Reaching out and helping historical institutions, libraries, and museums not only benefits those organizations, but also helps us work to make our community the best it can be.
VP of Administration: Natalie Ou
Role on CSF Board: As Vice President of Administration, I oversee the board to make sure that we carry out our duties with timelessness and responsibility. I also ensure that communications between members run smoothly. Managing scheduling as well as finding and chairing volunteer events are also part of what I do.
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering means giving back to a community for all the opportunities it’s given me, whether it be through organized events or individual efforts. I see volunteering is a learning experience to better myself as well as the community around us, doing goodwill in the hopes that it will inspire others to do the same.
Hobbies/Interests: I’m a big fan of all things literature-related! Writing and editing for our student newspaper is a huge part of my life. Reading is a great way for me to unwind— immersing myself in new perspectives, places, and people keeps my mind open and curious about what the world has to offer. I also love bike riding by the beach, as well as making jewelry and handlettering cards.
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I’d say I’d be an otter— I’m a big fan of all activities water related. (Kayaking, swimming, and water polo are all super fun for me!)
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I’m looking forward to planning events at our local elementary and middle schools— the opportunity to stay connected with my old teachers and campuses is always one I’m grateful for. Many of our volunteers also enjoy interacting with younger students and checking out their old alumni, so it makes the volunteering experience all the more fun.
VP of Tutoring: Morgan Tan
Role on CSF Board: I am the VP of Tutoring, so I oversee and manage the tutoring program. My main job is to match and coordinate the JTCs, tutors, and elementary/middle school students.
What does volunteering mean to you? Utilizing your time and talents to help those around you!
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Baking, Reading, Tennis
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would be an albatross because they fly for 90% of their lives, which is pretty cool.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I'm excited to work with the PTAs to help out the middle schools and elementary schools!
VP of Operations: Angie Quiroz
Role on CSF Board: From planning fundraisers, bondings, prizes, games, and more; I try to find ways to keep our meetings and members spirited while still leaving an impact on our community.
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering to me means making friends and forming relationships while helping the community at the same time. One thing I love about CSF is the fact that I meet so many new people at volunteering events and develop great friendships. I also love how happy the organizations look to have a helping hand and have students willing to volunteer.
Hobbies/Interests: In my free time I love hanging out with friends, watching movies, and trying out new restaurants/snacks. I also love traveling to new places with my family and eating yummy food.
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? If I were to be an animal I'd be a giant tortoise. I love how unbothered and slow they are, and aspire to be that level of aloofness. I try not to get too caught up with everything happening and tackle things one at a time.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I’m most excited to plan events at elementary and middle schools! I love seeing my old teachers and school campuses as well as helping out with the kids.
Secretary: Matthias Kim
Role on CSF Board: The secretary is in charge of the points spreadsheet, updating it with new events throughout the year. Additionally, they reach out to members running low on points to help them become active.
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering is part of what sets humanity apart from all other living things on this planet. As sentient and social beings, it is our responsibility to protect ourselves, other organisms, and the environment from harm. Through the sacrifice of our own time and effort, we are unique in that our energy goes into selfless aid. Volunteering allows us to not only connect with the community and the people around us, but our humanity within each of us.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing instruments and listening to marching band and drum corps shows. Additionally, I like learning more about science and math.
If you could live anywhere on Earth for a day, where would you go and why? A walrus - I hear they sleep a lot.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I like to meet any volunteers from different schools, so events that gather CSF members from different schools, such as the Sansei Baseball Skills Day, are exciting for me.
Technology Coordinator: Hannah Takasaki
Role on CSF Board: As the technology Coordinator, I am in charge of updating and managing the CSF website to ensure our members are able to get the help and info they need in order to sign up for events!
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering is something everyone in our community should partake in. Volunteering gives us the opportunity to give back to our community. One thing I love about CSF is that it gives our school easy access to volunteer events!
Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my friends or family. I also really enjoy painting and doing crafts in my free time :)
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would be a cat because they’re so cute and fluffy. They also just relax and sleep all day.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I am most excited to to plan CSF events at elementary or middle schools. Especially, the Harvest Festival at Towers elementary. That has been my favorite event for the past 2 years I’ve been on CSF!
Spirit Publicist: Jessica Li
Role on CSF Board: I'm the Spirit Publicist! My job is to create and put up posts that you see on the CSF instagram. I also design club merch, encourage spirit, and chair events!
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering is a way for me to develop skills such as problem solving and communication and overall better myself while simultaneously giving back to communities I'm part of. I love connecting with fellow volunteers or meeting people that my volunteering benefits!
Hobbies/Interests: Hobbies/Interests: I love rewatching t.v. shows (especially ones with at least 5 seasons), going to concerts, and art whether it's painting, sketching, or graphic design!
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would be a Koala because they sleep for 18-20 hours a day and I can definitely sleep for a long time.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I most excited to plan events at Bert Lynn or Towers since it's fun to visit my old schools and teachers!
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Bella Chow
Role on CSF Board: As a Junior Tutoring Coordinator, I work with the VP of Tutoring to ensure our tutoring program runs smoothly. This includes communicating with parents and students that are potential tutees and matching them up with a CSF member. I also chair volunteer events!
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering is not only a way to give back to community, but also to make connections with community members. From a young age, I would volunteer with my family locally or at my church. At each event, I felt invigorated, like I was truly making a positive difference. Being involved keeps me aware of what's going on in my community, how to best serve the needs of my community, and how to humble myself in the real world. It gives me the vital perspective I need to be a better individual in other aspects of my life, which will continue with me for the rest of my life.
Hobbies/Interests: I spend most of my time rehearsing for band or for theater, where I love to march clarinet, play jazz piano, and grace the stage at the West High PAC as various characters. When I'm not being musical, I enjoy making my own greeting cards, writing slam poems, and talking to people about math until they get annoyed by me. I'm a huge foodie and a sucker for a good boba drink.
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would be a giraffe, so I can finally get compensation for all those years that people have told me I'm short (I'm 5'2'')!! Plus, having a purple tongue would be pretty cool.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I'm most excited to expand my horizon and work with organizations that I've never partnered with before. I love working with little kids, so giving back to elementary and middle schools around Torrance is also something I'm looking forward to.
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Angelina Sun
Role on CSF Board: I’m currently a JTC this year which means that I’ll be helping coordinate people with a tutee through our tutoring program! I’ll also be chairing events during the months!
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering to me is an act of giving back to the community and also helping inspire others to do the same. It is an act from the heart and shows that you care about helping others to also build a more loving and supportive community altogether.
Hobbies/Interests: Art, Drawing, Crocheting, Playing Instruments, Listening to music
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would want to be a bunny because theyre able to keep themselves clean and have very calm and chill lives :)
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I would be most excited to plan Bert Lynn’s Winter Formal or even Jefferson’s Winter formal. Being part of those myself, I found it really fun to be part of and I like the idea of making a special event for all of the middle schoolers.
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Alissa Phillips
Role on CSF Board: As a JTC, I connect parents with CSF tutors who help to tutor younger students. I also chair various events so CSF members can volunteer and become involved in our community.
What does volunteering mean to you? To me, volunteering is a way to make the world a better place, one small step at a time. Volunteering helps me give back to my community, improve the lives of those around me, and even play a small part in fixing global issues.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, painting, hanging out with friends
If you could live anywhere on Earth for a day, where would you go and why? If I was an animal I’d be a dog, probably a Golden Retriever. I’m curious and outgoing, and love being around other people. Plus, even as a dog I’d still be able to form friendships and have my own personality.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I’m excited to help plan events at local elementary schools and help organize community events. My favorite events are social ones where I get to interact with lots of people, especially young kids. Being able to see the impact volunteering has on people firsthand makes some events even more meaningful to me.
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Bruce McCallum
Role on CSF Board: This year as a Junior Tutoring Coordinator I will be organizing service events at West High and around in the community. I will also be helping to organize tutors with k-8th grade students. During the meetings I hope to be helping out with games and announcements too.
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering to me is all about giving back to the community and encouraging others. It is incredible to see the small (or big!) efforts of each person amount to a great result.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, painting, hanging out with friends
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? If I could be any animal, I would be an owl because they can get really big, can turn their neck almost all the way around their head and can fly.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I look forward to the gardening events at West High and in the Torrance area, hopefully including Seaside Heroes Park!
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Daniel Lowery
Role on CSF Board: As a Junior Tutoring Coordinator, I organize events and help tutors connect with their tutees.
What does volunteering mean to you? Volunteering to me means helping give back to our community, and doing so just because you want to help people out.
Hobbies/Interests: Playing games, history, and sleeping
If you could live anywhere on Earth for a day, where would you go and why? I would be a bird because I think being able to fly and see the world from up in the sky would be amazing.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? Events at some of the elementary and middle schools, so that we can give back to the schools we were at before we came to West.
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Benjamin Wong
Role on CSF Board: As a JTC, I assist with running the tutoring program by connecting tutors to tutorees and I also chair 2 community service events each month.
What does volunteering mean to you? To me, volunteering is giving back to a community that’s given us so much. It’s about sacrificing time that you could use for yourself to instead help others, even though you don’t get anything out of it. Volunteering is a great way for us to make a positive difference.
Hobbies/Interests: I’m a diehard Angels fan but overall a huge fan of watching baseball and I follow a little bit of football too. I love running for the cross country and track team and hanging out with my teammates. I also enjoy camping with Boy Scouts, going to church, and spending time with my family.
If you were to be an animal what would you be and why? I would be a giraffe because they’re tall and I want to be taller.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? My experiences with running and camping have led me to love nature, so I look forward to planning events at parks and other places in the outdoors. I’d also like to set up events at elementary schools and help with kids.
Junior Tutoring Coordinator: Karin Takahashi
Role on CSF Board: As a JTC, I connect tutors to their tutees and coordinate volunteer events.
What does volunteering mean to you? Community service to me is to give back to the community I was raised in while being able to decompress and talk to new people. At times, it feels exciting to put myself in a new environment and build experiences I never would've thought to try if it weren't for volunteering.
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer has been an especially important part of my life ever since I started playing when I was 7 years old. I've made some amazing connections through the sport and I love the close-knit team culture that lets me feel like a part of something greater than myself. Being involved in soccer also let me find an outlet for my competitive personality. Outside of soccer, I really enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies, and occasionally playing the piano.
If you were to be an animal what would it you and why? I would love to be an ostrich and run 40 miles per hour while being 8 feet tall. Those stats could give you an insane advantage in any sport.
What CSF event(s) are you most excited to plan this year? I'm most excited to plan beach clean ups this year since they were my personal favorites in the past years!