Kevin is a sophomore and is currently undecided on his major. He is the Internal Programming Chair for HSC this year. He involves himself and fully supports the A/PIA organizations on campus. To Kevin, being A/PIA means various intersecting communities as well as identity and how it integrates into every individual's life experiences in the form of self expression and culture.
Fun Fact: "I managed to not get the Freshman 15. Instead, I gained 30 pounds."
Xin Chao! Chau Nguyen is senior studying economic development and political science, with a minor in entrepreneurship. She is the External Programming Chair for HSC. As a Southeast Asian American/APIA, she grew up in an environment that did not talk about social justice issues or how to recognize and deal with it. Chau is glad the University of Michigan has something like this conference to help bring more awareness about social justice challenges Asian American continues to face. Can't wait to meet everyone!
Fun Fact: "I can whistle at a really high pitch!"
Maki is a junior studying international studies and political science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is the Small Group Coordinator for High School Conference and is also on the executive board for the Japan Student Association at Michigan. She is also a member of the pre-law fraternity Kappa Alpha Pi and hopes to go to law school to pursue refugee law in Southeast Asia. To Maki, being APIA means supporting and celebrating the diversity of communities while navigating her biracial identity.
Fun Fact: "My first name is actually Maureen"
Priya is a sophomore majoring in Public Policy with minors in Chinese and Community Action & Social Change, and she is serving as the HSC Workshop Coordinator. On campus, she does research in Michigan Law School’s Program in Refugee and Asylum Law, as well as being involved in South Asian Awareness Network, Global Scholars Program, and Michigan Taekwondo. To her, being A/PIA means representing identities that are often forgotten under the umbrella term of “A/PIA”, whether those identities be ethnic or intersectional identifications of class, sexuality, or gender expression.
Fun Fact: "I'm half-Tibetan and half-Indian, and I have a third degree black belt in taekwondo!"
Tiffany is a sophomore studying Business and is one of HSC’s Marketing and Publicity Chairs. She devotes her time to the Taiwanese American Student Association, A/PIA Students in Business, and Lean-In. Tiffany’s A/PIA identity means celebrating unique cultural experiences and differences and having those recognized, utilized, and celebrated in all aspects of life.
Fun Fact: "I once ate half a watermelon by myself in one sitting."
Michelle is a sophomore studying Business, and she is one of the Marketing and Publicity Chairs for HSC this year. On campus, she is involved with Chinese Student Association and Uncover: A/PIA, as well as MUNUM, Michigan Research Community, and Capital Consulting Group. To Michelle, being A/PIA means having a supportive, diverse community and bringing a voice to an invisible minority.
Fun Fact: "I watched 8 Asian dramas this summer"
Steffi is a sophomore studying Communications, and one of this year's HSC co-chairs! She is heavily involved in racial activism on campus and statewide. Being APIA, to her, means examining the intersections of race and other identities she holds, and listening to how other people have experienced those intersections.
Yvonne is a senior studying neuroscience and is one of the HSC’s co-chair for this year. She is involves herself in a range of different A/PIA organizations and activities. To her, being A/PIA means finding a community that resonates and empathizes with similar experiences while appreciating the differences in culture and identities.
Fun Fact: "I can eat half of an apple in one bite."
Sivanthy is a senior majoring in Sociology and History of Art and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society. She is the Community Historian. She is involved with several social justice organizations on campus, including Uncover: A/PIA, Michigan in Color and South Asian Awareness Network. To Sivanthy, being A/PIA means supporting and bringing light to overlooked groups within the larger A/PIA identity while also using the privilege of being A/PIA to stand alongside various disadvantaged communities.
Fun Fact: " I love to travel, and I’ve been to 8 countries."
