ICC Officers and Staff

The Inter-Club Council (ICC) is an umbrella organization representing cultural, educational, honorary, philanthropic, religious, and social interests here at De Anza College. Meet our Officers and staff who lead the ICC - scroll to learn more about us and how to get in touch!


Joel Ng | ICC Chairperson

Email: ICCChairperson@fhda.edu | Office Hours: TUE 2-4 PM; Hybrid in ICC Office & Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Business Administration & Economics
  • Goal at De Anza: Obtain an AA degree and transfer to a 4-year
  • I want to Transfer to: UCB, UCLA, USC for business!
  • Hometown: Cupertino, CA ^-^
  • Hobbies: I enjoy listening to music, eating different cuisines, water polo, basketball, and taking photos!
  • Why I joined the ICC: I decided to join the ICC based on the communities/experiences I was able to discover through being a member of clubs on campus. I'd like to help other students acclimate to De Anza and find their own unique community on campus since being a student at a commuter community college is extremely hard. I look forward to meeting everyone and making new friends!

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Sean Htet | ICC Chair of Club Affairs

Email: ICCClubAffairs@fhda.edu | Office Hours: WED 3-4 PM & FRI 12:30-1:30 PM, Online via Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Computer Engineering
  • Goal at De Anza: Transfer to a 4-year university while meeting new friends along the way and learning new things to improve myself
  • I want to Transfer to: UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Davis
  • Hometown: Yangon, Myanmar
  • Hobbies: Listening to music, art, playing basketball and cooking
  • Why I joined the ICC: I joined the ICC because it not only opens up an opportunity for me to meet new people, but also allows me to learn many new skills such as leadership, time management and more. I also believe that ICC is one of the coolest organizations that we have in the school because of the positive impact that they have created on us college students lives by either hosting interesting new events or assisting other clubs, and I felt like being a part of this is truly going to be a great experience.

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Silmi Sultaan | ICC Chair of Equity

Email: ICCEquity@hfda.edu | Office Hours: TUE 8:30 - 10:30 AM; Online via Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: she/her
  • Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Goal at De Anza: To inculcate habits of best practice which will allow me to push my limits, explore my untapped potential and contribute to the knowledge society at De Anza and beyond!
  • I want to Transfer to: UC Berkeley
  • Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Hobbies: Cooking, Swimming, Rowing and Interior Designing
  • Why I joined the ICC: I believe in an ever shrinking, ever more diverse world a genuine sense of pluralism is indispensable for human peace and progress. ICC is a platform that believes in the ethic of pluralism. It does not eliminate differences but embraces differences and our strength lies in our differences. Through ICC I intend to work in a pluralistic climate and build bridges of peace and equity.

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Will Wu | ICC Chair of Finance

Email: ICCFinance@fhda.edu | Office Hours: MON 5-6 PM & TUE 1-2 PM; Online via Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Data Science/Business Administration
  • Goal at De Anza: I want to make friends and help my community whilst preparing myself for a four-year university.
  • I want to Transfer to: A reputable school that opens the door to plenty of opportunities in the future.
  • Hometown: Cupertino <3
  • Hobbies: Dungeons and Dragons
  • Why I joined the ICC: I wanted to find a community of like-minded individuals while also having the opportunity to make a positive impact on the school population!

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Elton Chen | ICC Vice Chair of Finance

Email: ICCVCFinance@fhda.edu | Office Hours TUE 3:30-4:30 PM & FRI 1-2 PM; Online via Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Economics
  • Goal at De Anza: Transfer to a University of California
  • I want to Transfer to: UC Berkeley
  • Hometown: Cupertino
  • Hobbies: Piano, Cooking, Fishing
  • Why I joined the ICC: To help De Anza through the ICC and broaden my skills in finance.

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Dana Sanei | ICC Chair of Programs

Email: ICCPrograms@fhda.edu | Office Hours: THU 2:30-4:30 PM; Hybrid in ICC Office & Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: she/her
  • Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Goal at De Anza: Explore more of my interests, expand my knowledge and leadership experience, and have fun!
  • I want to Transfer to: A university that will help me fulfill my academic goals and provide a better future for myself.
  • Hometown: Cupertino, CA
  • Hobbies: Going out with friends, spending time with family, shopping, and traveling :)
  • Why I joined the ICC: I'm eager to build a close-knit community here at De Anza and enhance the college experience for students. Through this position, I hope to broaden my horizons and cultivate stronger leadership and interpersonal skills.

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Darin Djapri | ICC Vice Chair of Programs

Email: ICCVCPrograms@fhda.edu | Office Hours: THU 9:30-11:30 AM; Online via Zoom (Link to Join)

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Goal at De Anza: To build myself in character, academics, pursuits, and friendships.
  • I want to Transfer to: UC Berkeley/UCLA !!
  • Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Hobbies: Music, Basketball, Hiking, Reading
  • Why I joined the ICC: My first year of college was fully online, and I did not get involved in any college communities whatsoever, and upon discovering the ICC, it became an organization that I want to be a part of to help encompass all the club communities at De Anza College, plus the events are amazing !

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Dan Gotesdyner | ICC Chair of Marketing

Email: ICCMarketing@fhda.edu | Office Hours: THU 11:30 AM-1:30 PM; In-person in ICC Office

  • Pronouns: he/him
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Goal at De Anza: To make connections and learn what I can about various fields of study, and involve myself with the wonderful community on campus!
  • I want to Transfer to: a UC, although it's pretty tentative at the moment and I'm not sure which one.
  • Hometown: Sunnyvale, born and raised!
  • Hobbies: Some hobbies I enjoy are playing basketball, hanging out with my family and friends, and playing Xbox.
  • Why I joined the ICC: I joined the ICC because I wanted to become more involved on campus and meet new people, and the clubs seemed like the best way to do it!

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Carys Atmodjo | ICC Vice Chair of Marketing

Email: ICCVCMarketing@fhda.edu | Office Hours: FRI 8:30-10:30 AM; Online via Zoom (Link TBD)

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers
  • Major: Cognitive Science
  • Goal at De Anza: To transfer to a four-year university while actively fostering a positive, progressive community with those around me :)
  • I want to Transfer to: A good university that can provide me with the opportunities for personal and professional growth!
  • Hometown: Bogor, Indonesia
  • Hobbies: Digital painting, playing the piano, and trying out different cuisines!
  • Why I joined the ICC: The many clubs I have become involved in at De Anza have served such a massive role in my social and professional development during my first year at De Anza. I want to give back to the community by serving in the Inter-Club Council and becoming more involved with the organizations and people here on campus.

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Maritza Arreola | ICC Advisor

Email: ICCAdvisor@fhda.edu | Available by appointment - please email to schedule

  • Pronouns: she/her
  • Title: Leadership Development & Student Activities Coordinator
  • Education: M.Ed. Student Affairs from UCLA; BA Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies from Mills College, transferred from Foothill College
  • Hometown: Mountain View, CA
  • Hobbies: Baking, playing Pokemon Go, getting excited over everyone's dogs, and trying new food spots
  • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: I've had the chance to work in some great college spaces, but I'm excited for this role in strengthening student involvement and development opportunities for community college students. I know from experience that college is really what we make it. Regardless of what one's goals and aimed pathway look like, I know any student can have a meaningful experience here at De Anza by getting involved.

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Maliah Kenoly | Administrative Assistant

Email: ICCSecretary@fhda.edu

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers
  • Title: Administrative Assistant
  • Education: De Anza College - San Jose State University (transfer student) - Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
  • Hometown: San Jose, CA
  • Hobbies: Pilates, Calisthenics, Cooking, Reading, Spending time with friends, Visiting new coffee shops, practicing new languages
  • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: Working at the Office of College life allows me to explore new viewpoints every day and learn new ways of communicating with faculty and staff of various walks of life, cultures and abilities. I believe that being open to listening to different worldviews– even if they fall outside of your own values is crucial in continuing to grow as a person and gain new perspective.

Maliah Kenoly


Our office is located in the Lower Level of Hinson Campus Center, next to the DASG office.

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