At the end of January 2022 I moved with my husband and then 1 year old daughter from the Netherlands to Pasadena. My husband works at Caltech-JPL. CISC gave me the opportunity to meet amazing people from all over the world. I missed some activities for parents so I (re)started the Parents and Friends group. Because I am not working for the Dutch government anymore, I have more time now to spend with my daughter, to hike and cook. All things that I love to do. Since November 2022 I also have the honor to be the President. Feel free to contact me for anything related to the CISC. ​ Contact:  spousesclub@gmail.com

My name is Shan, I'm originally from China, however I spent over a decade abroad studying and working. U.S. is my fourth home after China, South Korea and the United Kingdom. I consider myself quite "international", I love exploring different cultures and making friends from all over the world. Being a part of the CISC group helps me fulfill that purpose, to meet people and to build friendship especially after I became a mom.

Hi! My name is Agathe. I moved to Pasadena in January 2022 after growing up in France and living in the UK. I discovered CISC while searching for activities to do with my son. I initially joined the Parents and Friends playdates in parks, then expanded to coffee groups, the Casita, Happy Hours, and more. As a French teacher also working in an acting studio and a mom of two young boys, I have a busy and fulfilling schedule. CISC has become a crucial part of my life, helping me form a supportive community of friends who understand my experiences. I enjoy supporting and coordinating various events and groups within CISC and encourage anyone with new ideas to reach out to us.

I'm from Switzerland and moved to Pasadena in 2020 to join my husband who's a Postdoc at Caltech. Throughout the time I've been here CISC has been the best way to connect with lots of amazing and interesting people from all over the world and helped to find a new community here in Pasadena. I am looking forward to seeing and meeting you at the next happy hour!

Hello, my name is Zuzana, and I am orginally from the Czech Republic. I moved to pasadena at the end of 2018 to join my husband, who works at Caltech-JPL. Since then, I have become a mother to two wonderful children. Much of my time is now devoted to planning and participating in fun activities with them. you can often find us at the local libraries or parks, doing arts and crafts, cooking or camping. Recently, we have been spending a lot of time at the Casita, enjoying time with our CISC friends and helping out. I am excited to extend my support further in my new role as treasurer.  ​ Contact:  ​

Hello everyone! My name is Amrita and I'm originally from India - born in the royal city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan and spent most of my life in Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra. I was a lawyer in India but have enrolled myself in a self imposed rest and recreation programme since moving to the US. I moved to Pasadena in January 2022 with my husband for his postdoc at Caltech. I enjoy cooking and sometimes eating what I cook. I'm a generally curious person who is taking over the CISC blog - any topic is a good topic to learn something new! Please feel free to reach out to me for any blog related questions or even if it's just for a chat. Cheers and welcome to CISC!

Hi, I'm Valerie and moved from Singapore to Pasadena in 2021 to join my husband who is doing a PhD at Caltech. I enjoy cooking, traveling, and eating. I have been able to meet many people from around the world through CISC and look forward to meeting more people through our cafe meet ups!

We are always welcoming volunteers to help with current activities/events or start new ones! Don't be shy and share your interests or hobbies with us as a group leader :)

Hi everyone, I’m Qiong, originally from China. I moved to Pasadena from Texas, where I earned my master's degree in engineering mechanics at UT Austin. Currently, I'm a research assistant focused on data-driven surrogate modeling to solve nonlinear mechanics problems. I’m happy to be a member of the CISC community, as it has helped me expand my social circle and meet many friendly people. In my spare time, I enjoy staying with my cat Elizabeth, working out at the gym every other day, and hiking with my husband on weekends. Additionally, I find gardening to be a fantastic way to relax, and I have planted various vegetables and flowers in North Avery Garden on campus at Caltech, feel free to visit the garden at your convenience :)

At the end of January 2022 I moved with my husband and then 1 year old daughter from the Netherlands to Pasadena. My husband works at Caltech-JPL. CISC gave me the opportunity to meet amazing people from all over the world. I missed some activities for parents so I (re)started the Parents and Friends group. Because I am not working for the Dutch government anymore, I have more time now to spend with my daughter, to hike and cook. All things that I love to do. Since November 2022 I also have the honor to be the President. Feel free to contact me for anything related to the CISC.

Hi, my name is Huiting. I come from China and have studied Linguistics and Physics in Germany and Sweden. As a beginner in drawing and painting, I am always eager to sketch the world and share the passion for art with friends!