Meet your Regional Officers!
NV/CA Regional Officers have an amazing opportunity to develop leadership skills as they work with the regional leadership team to plan and facilitate regional events. Regional officers provide oversight and assistance to local chapters.
Adia Thomas
Position: President
Chapter: Beta Kappa Delta
College: Santa Monica College
Major: General Science, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies
Hobbies: Gardening, Travel, Language Learning
Drew Choueiri
Position: Vice President of Northwest District
Chapter: Beta Zeta Nu
College: Cañada College
Major: Math and Econ
Hobbies: I enjoy embroidering, reading, rock climbing, yoga, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Something you may not know about me is that I am a giant nerd. I love playing Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) and trying out new board games with friends.
Loretta Harris
Position: Vice President of Northeast District
Chapter: Alpha Chi Mu
College: Porterville College
Major: Sociology
Hobbies: I love reading, volunteering at my local community theater and taking drives with my kids.
Jasmine Marquez
Position: Vice President of Southeast District
Chapter: Alpha Pi Epsilon
College: Southwestern College
Major: Biology, Political Science, Child Development
Hobbies: I've always loved to run and draw. I also love hanging out with my friends and listening to music! Aside from PTK, I am a Preschool Teacher over the breaks and I work in my school's lab as a student lab tech.
Samuel Gustafson
Position: Vice President of Communications
Chapter: Beta Gamma Upsilon
College: Santa Barbara City College
Major: Philosophy
Hobbies: Board Games, Beach Games, Audiobooks, Baking
Marco Bonometti
Position: Vice President of Southwest District
Chapter: Beta Gamma Upsilon
College: Santa Barbara City College
Major: Business Administration
Hobbies: Beach Volleyball, Weightlifting, Travel, and Volunteering
Yvonne Su
Position: Vice President of Technology
Chapter: Beta Psi Alpha
College: Coastline College
Major: Math and Data Analytics
Hobbies: Reading, Playing the viola, Drawing
Officer Statements:
Adia Thomas: Hello NV/CA Region,
My name is Adia Thomas, and I’m truly honored to serve as your Regional President. I represent the Beta Kappa Delta Chapter at Santa Monica College, where I’m triple majoring in General Science, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies.
Running for this position was one of the most inspiring and transformative experiences of my life. The thoughtful questions and gracefully unfiltered conversations were far beyond what I anticipated. From the voting delegate from Myanmar, to our incredible EOPS students, to our quiet friend and his supportive chapter, you all left an imprint on me and showed me that our region is full of grounded, powerful leaders.
Those moments taught me to lead with transparency, to embrace who I am, and to never underestimate the power of showing up as your full self. They will continue to shape how I move forward, not just in this role, but throughout my life and career.
As your Regional President, I’m committed to creating an inclusive, empowering environment where every PTK member feels inspired to lead. I’m excited to work alongside our board to uplift chapters, amplify underrepresented voices, and build something meaningful together across the NV/CA region.
Thank you for supporting me, for seeing me, and for empowering me. I’ll do my best to make you proud.
Drew Choueiri: Oh, hello! My name is Drew Choueiri, and I am your 2025-2026 Northwest VP of the Nevada/California Region. I am a Math and Econ major studying at Cañada College in Redwood City, California. I have been a senior tutor with the Learning Center for the last two years, and I tutor Calculus, Public Communications, Environmental Science, and Economics. Tutoring continues to be a humbling and deeply rewarding experience watching my peers grow into their best selves and thrive in their studies. Extending these experiences to my role as a regional officer, I am committed to empowering, uplifting, and uniting my peers throughout the Nevada/California region through empathy, compassion, clear communication, and vulnerability.
In my personal life, I have a variety of hobbies. I enjoy embroidering, reading, rock climbing, yoga, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Something you may not know about me is that I am a giant nerd. I love playing Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) and trying out new board games with friends. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Northwest regional VP.
Loretta Harris: I’m a mother of six- three biological children and three stepchildren. I grew up in an unconventional household; both of my biological parents are mentally disabled, so I was adopted, yet fortunate enough to still have them present in my life. My upbringing came with many challenges, but it shaped my perspective and resilience. As a first-generation college student, I’m now pursuing a path toward becoming a college counselor. I’m deeply passionate about education, leadership, and empowering others to reach their full potential.
Marco Bonometti: Hey everyone! My name’s Marco, and I’m your NV/CA Regional Vice President of the Southwest District. I’m originally from Brescia, a city just outside of Milan, Italy, and I’m currently studying Business Administration at Santa Barbara City College. Outside of my academic and professional life, I love staying active through beach volleyball, lifting weights, and exploring new interests. Coming from Italy, I’ve always enjoyed discovering new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life. I’m passionate about creating connections and building strong communities wherever I go. As your Vice President, I’m excited to support everyone and help make this year an amazing one for our region. I can’t wait to work with all of you and see everything we accomplish together!
Jasmine Marquez: Hi everyone, my name is Jasmine Marquez! I am your NV/CA VP of the Southeast District from the Alpha Pi Epsilon Chapter at Southwestern College! I grew up in the suburbs of Northern California but moved out to San Diego to get a new experience. Growing up I have always been fascinated by trees and animals but also have had the urge to help people. Uncertain of what I hope to do in the future, I have loved learning and exploring different opportunities. Since joining PTK I've been embraced into a community which motivates and inspires each other. I look forward to working with you and achieving this region's goals!
Samuel Gustafson: Hi, I’m Sam, the philosophy major pretending to be PTK’s VP of Communications while at SBCC. I grew up in Utah but now trade snow for sand, splitting my free time between board games, beach volleyball, and spikeball. I’m on track to become a consumer rights lawyer so I can help people stress less about money.
Yvonne Su: Hi everyone! I’m Yvonne and I worked as a K-12 teacher from 2016 to 2024. I’m now transitioning to a career in tech. I’m based in Orange County, California, and my family is from Taiwan. I have a B.A. in Global Studies from UCLA and she is currently studying Math and Data Analytics at Coastline College. My interests include reading and playing the viola. I have written for Mochi Magazine and Sojourners. My goal is to open a business in the future and combine my interests in civics and applied math to work for a municipal agency.