FUTURE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ORGANIZATION
FPTO 2026-2027 EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Jake Drew (he/him)
Hi! My name is Jake Drew, and I am a fourth-year kines major with an minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies, from Walnut Creek, CA. I have been involved in FPTO since my freshman year, and this is my second year on the board. I became interested in physical therapy due to taking sports medicine in high school, and being a student trainer for the football team. For me, the most rewarding part of physical therapy is being able to see a patient restore and increase their mobility along their journey to recovery. This club has given me so many resources, opportunities, and guidance, that now, as president, I hope to pass on everything I have learned to all of you. In addition to FPTO, I am involved in APPHO, Flying Sams, and VAW Global Health Alliances. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports such as golf, soccer, and basketball, going to the beach, and traveling.
PRESIDENT
Sarah Iter (she/her)
Hello! My name is Sarah Iter and I am a fourth year Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy student graduating this Winter! I was born and raised in San Diego and joined FPTO my Freshman year of college. I have been on the executive board for three years now and have loved every moment of it. I am so excited to give back to this club and serve as Co-President. I knew physical therapy was the field for me because of my passion for movement, health and fitness. I grew up being a very active child, partaking in gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and dance. I became curious about the human body and its limitations, which made me start shadowing physical therapists. I have shadowed and worked at various clinics including pediatric, ortho, inpatient and neuro. I love the diversity that this field has to offer and am excited to continue gaining experience in grad school. Outside of school, I love to hike, do hot pilates, lift and explore new cafes. I am excited for this upcoming year and to help other students on their journey to physical therapy school!
TREASURER
Isabella Aldrete (she/her)
Hello! My name is Isabella Aldrete, I have lived in San Diego all my life and I’m a third year kinesiology major with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy. I joined FPTO my sophomore year but this is my first year serving on the board. I became interested in physical therapy because of my active lifestyle and my exposure to sports medicine in high school as well. Since I currently work at a clinic, I can say the most rewarding part about the profession is seeing firsthand how our patients regain strength and mobility week after week and are excited to keep pushing towards their goals. Outside of school I love heated yoga sculpt, soccer, scuba diving, beach days and traveling. I’m always seeking a rush of adrenaline and finding new ways to stay active!
SECRETARY
Jayden Aubry (he/him)
Hey! I’m Jayden Aubry, and I am from Eastvale, California. I am a 3rd year Kinesiology Pre-PT student, minoring in Real Estate. I joined FPTO last school year, and I am excited to kick off my time on the board. Growing up, I’ve always had an interest in helping people in any way that I can, and that led to me on this journey towards Physical Therapy. Outside of school, I work as an Aide at a clinic that has furthered my passion in the field. In my spare time, I love to watch any sports, play golf, thrifting, and trying new foods.
SECRETARY
Kylee Guiriba (she/her)
Hey there! My name is Kylee Guiriba, and I was born and raised here in San Diego, California. I transferred to SDSU to become a junior from San Diego Miramar Community College and am currently a senior majoring in Kinesiology - Pre-Physical Therapy. As a transfer student, I initially felt overwhelmed with how different 4-year universities are compared to community colleges and having to learn what SDSU has to offer with half of the amount of time freshmen are given. I was fortunate enough to learn about FPTO during my first semester, which helped jumpstart my journey toward becoming a PT by providing me with an abundance of beneficial resources, connections, and opportunities—so much so that I actually landed my first job as a PT Aide over the summer! I value self-efficacy, autonomy, and self-sufficiency, and love exercising, so seeing how much potential there is for me to help someone develop or strengthen those characteristics through exercises or general movements makes me all the more interested in the PT field. Some other things that I love are rock climbing, playing video games, and training for triathlons! I am truly excited to work with our board members and to get to know everyone in FPTO, and I hope you can find it just as helpful as it was for me. :)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Tyler Tayag (she/her)
Hi! My name is Tyler Tayag, and I am from Orange County, California. I am a fourth year Kinesiology Pre-PT major. I have been involved in FPTO since the spring semester of my sophomore year, and this is my first year on the executive board. Growing up as a dancer, I became interested in how our bodies work and move, which naturally led me to want to pursue a career in physical therapy. The opportunity to see patients regain their strength, independence, and confidence is what makes this profession so rewarding for me. When I am not in school you can find me at the beach, with my friends and teaching or taking a yoga sculpt class. I am excited to serve as your Professional Development Chair for this school year and to continue to build and grow our FPTO community!
COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR
Zachary Furlano (he/him)
Hello! My name is Zack, and I am from Poway, California. I am a third year kinesiology pre-PT major, and I have been involved in FPTO since my freshman year. This is the first year I am on the board, and I hope to make some great connections while improving the San Diego community. I became interested in physical therapy when I was first introduced to it by one of my friends and my high school teacher, Mrs. Kawasaki, as a career path. I love baseball, golf, basketball, and the gym. I also love many other games like board games, video games, and even trivia. I love talking about hobbies, so if you’re wanting someone to talk to, come up and say hi!
SOCIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Sydney Luckey (she/her)
Hi! My name is Sydney Luckey and I am a senior Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy major with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I have been in FPTO since my freshman year, and this will be my second year on the executive board. I am so excited to be the Social Events Coordinator this year! I am from Long Beach, California and I grew up playing sports, which is where my PT journey began. Over the past year, I have volunteered at neurological, pediatric, and orthopedic clinics where I have realized how meaningful rehab is for everyone of all ages and every stage of life. Movement has been a key component of my life and I hope to have an impact on others to help them the same way a PT helped me when I injured my shoulder and the same way I see the impact PT’s make on others lives everyday. This year, I hope to bring the focus of movement, connection, and fun moments to FPTO by creating events that allow members to get to know one another and build a strong community. I am so excited for another year with FPTO and cannot wait to see what we accomplish together!
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR Mason Esteban (he/him)
Hello! My name is Mason Esteban, and I’m a senior majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy and minoring in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. I was born and raised here in San Diego, California. This is my second year with FPTO and my first year serving on the executive board. As a transfer student, I understand how challenging it can be to find your place, build connections, and navigate the path toward graduate school. Through FPTO, I hope to create a welcoming community where students can connect with one another and feel confident as they work toward their academic and career goals. My interest in physical therapy began while recovering from an elbow injury I sustained playing baseball, inspiring me to pursue a career helping others through their own recovery. Outside of school, I love playing basketball and golf, working out at the gym, cheering on the San Diego Padres, and hanging out with friends. I’m excited for this year and look forward to meeting everyone!
FACULTY ADVISOR (2026-2027)
Antoinette Domingo, PT, PhD
Bio coming soon!
FACULTY ADVISOR (2025-2026)
Rosalia Arellano, PT, DPT, NCS
Hi there! My name is Rosalia Arellano, and I’ve had the privilege of serving as FPTO advisor for the past 8 years—a role that’s especially meaningful since I was also a member during my undergraduate years at SDSU. I was born and raised in El Centro, CA, and first discovered Physical Therapy while at Imperial Valley Community College. As an aide in an adaptive fitness class, my curiosity about the human body and passion for helping others move better led me to pursue this field.
I transferred to SDSU and earned my BS in Kinesiology (Pre-PT) in 1999, later completing my Master of Physical Therapy and Doctorate with a Neurologic Specialization. Over the years, I’ve worked across most PT settings and served as faculty for the SDSU DPT program from its inception through May 2025, teaching Clinical Communication, Foundations of PT Evaluation, and Adult Neurologic Rehabilitation and Therapeutics.
Currently, I work at a fitness-based clinic for people with neurologic conditions, where I also teach the PWR! Moves for Parkinson’s exercise class. In addition, I lecture part-time for SDSU’s Faculty Advancement and Student Success department in the transfer success program.
This club does a STELLAR job fostering a supportive, informative network for anyone interested in PT, and I HIGHLY encourage you to join!