Charlize Franciso​​

• Year: 4th

• College: ERC

• Major/Minor: Human Biology 

• Hometown: Bay Area, California

• Hobbies: Hiking, going to music festivals, traveling, trying new foods and cafes, thrifting, and playing volleyball

Hey everyone! My name is Charlize Francisco and I’m a fourth year. I joined PPASO during fall quarter of my second year here and instantly made connections that I still treasure to this day. I loved the welcoming environment and sense of community that PPASO offers, on top of the resources and opportunities for members to grow together in their Pre-PA journey. With that said, I’m beyond honored and excited to join the PPASO Executive Board as the Co-Social Coordinator for the ‘25-’26 school year!

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Favorite PPASO Memory: One of my favorite PPASO memories is the 2024 Dine With A PA event. I found this experience to be so valuable not only because we were able to ask Physician Assistants themselves about the profession, but also getting to know them as a person. Learning about the challenges they faced and even other passions that keep them balanced gave me better insight to the reality of becoming a PA, yet motivated me even further to pursue this career path!