Scholar Recognition
APIASF would like to recognize our outstanding Scholars and Alumni whose leadership and valuable feedback have helped shape our Scholar programs and services. Our APIASF and AAPI GMS Scholars and Alumni have been involved in many ways and we would like to thank them for their commitment to enhancing the Scholar experience!
Note: If we have mistakenly omitted you from a list, please contact us and let us know.
APIASF Regional Scholar Networks
Scholars and Alumni serving as regional representatives who organize social, service, and professional development events for the Scholar and Alumni community in a local area.
Boston Regional Scholar Network2009-2010 |
New York City Regional Scholar Network2009-2010 |
Philadelphia Regional Scholar Network2010-2011 |
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2010-2011 |
2010-2011 |
2011-2012 |
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2011-2012 |
2011-2012 |
APIASF New York Advisory Committee
Scholars who are now Alumni serving as representatives on the APIASF New York Advisory Committee (NYAC). These alumni play an active role is assisting APIASF with its fundraising efforts and raising awareness about the organization to various professional constituents, organizations, and corporations around the New York City area.
New York Advisory Committee Scholar Representatives
2011-2012
Ellen Liu
Lily Ng
Katy Zhao
APIASF Leadership Blog: From Scholarship To Leadership
Scholars who blog and manage the APIASF Leadership Blog, an interactive space for online community-building and learning about leadership through the lens of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
Regular Contributors2009-2010 |
Content Consultants2009-2010 |
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2010-2011 |
APIASF First-Year Initiative (FYI)
A series of monthly mailings sent to first-year Scholars, designed to introduce Scholars to the APIASF and GMS programs, orient Scholars to college life, and provide culturally-relevant support and advice. A committee of sophomore Scholars served as "content consultants" to APIASF staff, and provide words of wisdom in each mailing.
* Designates two or more semesters of service
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2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
GMS Association Leaders
Scholars who have held leadership roles in either establishing a network of, or coordinating activities for, GMS Scholars on their campuses
University of WashingtonCameron Chase |
University of California-BerkeleyWinnie Chan |
University of Michigan-Ann ArborSenushi Jayaratne University of VirginiaKaity Yang Arizona State UniversityJoshua Smith |
GMS Alumni Association Advisory Council
Alumni who are serving as advisory council members for the GMS Alumni Association. Their commitment drives the strategic direction and implementation of the GMS Alumni Association activities.
2010-2012
Van Law
Terry Le
Patricia Leon-Guerrero
Jamie Stevenson
GMS Leadership Conference Mentors and Volunteers
Scholars and Alumni trained to serve as mentors and workshop facilitators for the GMS freshmen leadership conferences, or assist with logistics of the conference itself.
Chantilly, VA2008 |
Los Angeles, CA2008 |
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2009 |
2009 |
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2010 |
2010 |
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2011 |
2011 |
GMS Ambassadors
Scholars or Alumni who have assisted in conducting outreach to high school students, educators, or community members about the APIASF and GMS scholarship programs.
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2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
2011-2012 |
GMS Graduate Program Factsheets
A set of factsheets exploring three of the seven graduate fields funded by the GMS program, containing profiles of, and words of advice from, Scholars and Alumni currently studying or working in the field.
Public HealthJoseph Nguyen |
EducationNabeel Ahmad |
Library & Information ScienceLeo Cao |
Scholarship Application Readers
Alumni who served as application readers for either the APIASF or GMS scholarship program.
GMS Read2009 2010 2011 |
APIASF Read2009 2010 |
Scholar Advisory Committees
A set of committees comprised of Scholars and Alumni who meet on a monthly basis with APIASF staff to share input, provide feedback, and assist in the development of new programs and initiatives.
* Designates two or more semesters of service
Academic EmpowermentHuy Chung* |
Leadership DevelopmentVirgilio Aquino |
Scholar-Alumni RelationsGina Chen |
OutreachBao Tran |