Kappa Phi Lambda
Eta Chapter, est. 1999
Eta Chapter Charter Class
Gina Coquia *Tenderheart*
Big Sis: Neriza Hufnagel *Velocity*
Lil Sister(s): Michelle Cabio *Charisma*
Birthday: August 14th
Nationality: Filipina
Major/Occupation: Production Coordinator
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, watching movies, listening to my iPod, dancing, shopping, quotes, hanging out with family & friends, eating, party planning
Favorite Color: Black & red
Why do I love KPL?: Because I made lifelong friendships
Why did I choose KPL?: Because I followed my gut
Ruth Ding *Cleo*
Big Sis: Jasmine Zhu *Flora*
Lil Sister(s): Tina Wan *Tiara*
Birthday: December 31st
Nationality: Chinese
Hobbies: Painting, books, cooking with friends, traveling
Why do I love KPL?: met some of my dearest friends through KPL. Being a part of the organization brought me closer to the Rutgers campus as a whole, and provided many opportunities to give back to the community. It has greatly enriched my college experience.
Why did I choose KPL?: I like what KPL stands and strives for.
Jennifer José Kwok *Sapphire*
Big Sis: Anna Yu *Midori*
Lil Sister(s): Stephanie Chung *Lina*
Birthday: January 21st
Nationality: Filipina
Major/Occupation: Psychology/Nursing
Hobbies: Finding bargains, good books, learning, anything creative (music, museums, cooking, etc.), eating, having good times in good company, future obsession: traveling!
Favorite Color: At the moment, lavender
Can usually be found: studying, eating, shopping, at work, with Jay/family/friends, or wasting time on the computer
What makes me laugh: People say that I’m always smiling, so I guess just about anything can make me laugh? ;-P
Denise Lai *Chloe*
Big Sis: Anita Liu *Aurora*
Lil Sister(s): Tipsuda Kongtong *Thalia*
Birthday: October 22nd
Nationality: Chinese
Why do I love KPL?: KPL has shown me what true sisterhood is, given me the opportunity to learn more about myself and grow as an individual. I love my girls and am so proud of everything they have accomplished.
Why did I choose KPL?: This organization was very new when we first started at Rutgers. I thought it was a great opportunity to be part of an organization with such a strong mission statement and great potential to reach out to Asian American women.
Debra Louie Lau *Chaos*
Big Sis: Katherine Lee *Lotus*
Lil Sister(s): Sherry Yeon *Angelfire*, Heidi Chang *Star*
Birthday: May 22nd
Nationality: Cantonese Chinese
Major/Occupation: Economics
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, watching TV and just having a good time with my friends
Favorite Color: Red & blue
Why do I love KPL?: I love the friendships and bonds that I have made…I know they will last a lifetime.
Why did I choose KPL?: I wanted to be part of something that not only benefited me, but also others and this is what KPL stands for.
Michelle Quon *Valentina*
Big Sis: Ann Chen *Perrier*
Lil Sister(s): Katie Eng *Diva*
Birthday: October 10th
Nationality: Chinese
Major/Occupation: Economics
Hobbies: Travel!!, Reading, Trying to learn new things, Browsing online, Celebrity gossip
Favorite Color: none
Obsessions: Travelling!!!, TV shows like Alias and One Tree Hill, US Weekly, Gourmet Food/Fine Dining or just plain GOOD Food, Cooking, Any cool electronics and techie stuff, Doing anything that is fun and adventurous or new, having a good time and enjoying life. =)
Can usually be found: at work or my apartment in the city, hanging/going out with my friends, with my loved ones or at the gym.