Meet Our Executive Team!
Name:
Rebecca Laruffa
Position:
Co-President/Trainer
Bio:
Hello! My name is Rebecca LaRuffa, and I’m the President and Founder of this club as well as a Psychology major. I started this club because, after training for about two years, I discovered that working out became an incredible outlet for me—a way to find balance, strength, and focus.
I wanted to share that experience with the Carolina community while also celebrating and promoting Asian traditions that inspire many of these practices. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive space where members can connect, grow, and build awareness of Asian culture while gaining strength here at Carolina.
Specializes in weightlifting, flexibility training, and self defense martial arts
Name:
Eleanor Nyguen
Position:
Co-President/Trainer
Bio:
Hey! My name is Eleanor and I'm double majoring in Econ and Psych. I created vtt to continue my own cultural learning and my passion for educating others on health and traditional Asian practices. I also wanted to build a community to that end!
Specializes in athletic and flexibility training
Name:
Anderson Stark
Position:
Outreach Director
Bio:
Hello! My name is Anderson and I'm majoring in Epidemiology. I joined VTT because I wanted to improve my flexibility and body-weight coordination. I've also found some reoccuring injuries have flared up less since I joined so thats cool too!
Name:
Jeslyn Pratiknjo
Position:
Treasurer
Bio:
Hi, I’m Jeslyn Pratiknjo, a sophomore at UNC studying Data Science and Psychology with a minor in Information Systems. I joined Vitality Through Tradition because I’m really interested in how cultural practices can support mental and emotional well-being. I love being part of a community that values tradition while also focusing on health and wellness.
Name:
Sarah Perry
Position:
Co-Director of Recruitment
Bio:
Hi my name is sarah! I’m currently a second-year biology major with a passion for wellness and holistic health. I joined the vitality through tradition team because I truly love blending cultural tradition with fitness practices, such as Pilates to help everyone find a bit of balance. It’s a great way to share wellness in community with others!
Name:
Amanda
Position:
Co-Director of Social Media
Bio:
Hi! I’m Amanda and Co-Director of social media for VTT. I’m an Econ major with a data science minor. I joined VTT because I love staying active and finding new ways to involve myself.
Name:
Nataly Tomczak
Position:
Co-Director of Social Media
Bio:
Hi! I'm Nataly and I'm a junior majoring in Media and Journalism with a focus in Advertising & Public Relations. I joined VTT because I wanted to add balance and core based workouts into my routine.
Name:
Julie
Position:
Co-Director of Recruitment
Bio:
Hi, my name is Julie! I’m a sophomore majoring in statistics and economics. I joined VTT because I value nurturing both physical and emotional health through a holistic approach, and I believe doing so within a community makes it even more meaningful!