Meet the Executive Board
APASA Executive Board 2024-2025
Directors
Justin Wang (he/him)
Co-Executive Director
Hometown: Orange, CT
Bio: Hi! I'm Justin, one of APASA's Co-Executive Directors this year. I'm a senior from Orange, CT majoring in Quantitative Biology and Biochemistry. Aside from avoiding my post-grad plans, I like to cook, read APIDA authors, and take photos of things. More importantly, live laugh love✌️😔
Kendal Win (she/her)
Co-Executive Director
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Bio: Hello hello! I am Kendal, one of the co-executive directors. I’m a junior from North Carolina studying electrical and computer engineering with a minor in technology commercialization. I theoretically enjoy long walks, cloud watching, and movie nights in my free time, but I often end up laying in bed and sleeping.
Vandita Gorla (she/her)
Assistant Director
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Bio: Hi my name is Vandita, and I'm APASA's Assistant Director! I'm majoring in Human Development and Aging with a minor in Art History. I love to read, lay in my hammock, and explore museums and cafes around LA. This will be my 3rd (and last) year in APASA, so I hope to make the most of it :)
E-Boarders
Joshua Placido (he/him)
Programming Director
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Bio: hello! my name is josh and i am so hype to be programming director for this year. i'm currently a sophomore studying computational neuroscience, ai applications and data science. for fun, i love to listen to edm, hike, workout and dance.
Luisa Luo (she/her)
Finance Director
Hometown: Beijing, China & Orlando, FL
Bio: I am beyond excited to take on the role and manage the funding pool for the new school year. I am planning on improving my relationship with the member org representatives to ensure we maintain open communication and that I get to help everyone achieve their financial needs. My goal is to encourage the clubs to propose a variety of events that bring USC together through programming, celebration, and active reflection. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you would like to inquire more about working with me to get requests approved.
Kyle Ching (he/him)
Co-Internal Community Chair
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Bio: Kyle is passionate about affordable housing policy, specifically as it relates to the housing shortage in Hawai'i and among AAPI individuals.
Eton Yao (he/him)
Co-Internal Community Chair
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Bio: hiya! im eton, one of APASA's co-iccs. i am studying business admin with a minor in video game production. okay cya!
Katelyn Saiki (she/her)
External Community Chair
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Bio: Hey! My name is Katelyn and I’m APASA’s ECC for this year! I’m a sophomore from Newport Beach, CA studying Business Administration with minors in Legal Studies and Real Estate Development. I love spending time with friends, listening to music, beach picnics, and late night food runs!!
Emma Ngai Kei Hui (she/her)
Co-Advocacy Chair
Hometown: Hong Kong and Canada
Bio: I’m a double major in English (Creative Writing) and Psychology with a minor in LGBTQ Studies! I’m so happy to be back for another year in APASA and exploring issues as Co-Advo. If anyone with a car would like to take me on adventures in LA, please let me know <3
Ricca Yip (she/her)
Co-Advocacy Chair & Advocacy Liason
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Bio: heyyyy my name is Ricca and I’m this year's Advocacy chair + Advocacy Liaison :33 !! I am a current sophomore studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and in my free time, I like to yap and grab boba, listen to music, skateboard, and make matcha recipes!!
Kat Nguyen (she/her)
Diversity Liaison
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Bio: Hi! I am Kat, this year's diversity liaison. Currently, I am a sophomore majoring in Economics and Data Science + minoring in Business Law. Outside of APASA, I enjoy writing short stories, watching tiny house tours, and dabbling in cutesy crafts that I always end up gifting to my friends.
Hailey Chea (she/her)
Marketing Director
Hometown: Falmouth, ME and Tampa, FL
Bio: Hi I’m Hailey and I’m a junior studying Public Relations! Pls drop hobby recommendations 🙏
Dylan Chen (he/him)
Business Relations Chair
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Bio: give a man a fish, he eats for a day. teach a man to be sassy, he eats for the rest of his life.
Alex Nguyen (he/him)
Co-Recruitment Director
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Bio: YOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! My name is Alex and I am one of the co-recruitment directors for APASA! I am a current sophomore majoring in NGOs and Social Change and minoring in Music Industry. I love flea markets, live music, jewlery, and movies!
Sage Murthy (she/her)
Co-Recruitment Director
Hometown: San Marino, CA
Bio: Yo I’m Sage! I’m a current American Studies major and an extremely picky poster collector. Very hyped to be a Co-Recruitment Director this year!
Esther Jung (she/her)
Historian
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Bio: i take pix ☆～（ゝ。∂）✭
Elianna Gamboa (she/her)
Co-Graphics Director
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Bio: Hey there! I'm Elianna, and I'm one of the Co-Graphics Directors! I'm a current sophomore studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and minoring in Communication Design. Aside from designing, I also love to illustrate, explore coffee shops, listen to music, and play cornhole!
Aaron Woo (he/him)
Co-Graphics Director
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Bio: what’s up! i’m aaron and im currently a rising junior studying in the iovine and young academy. I love to gym, golf, hoop, and play guitar. i’m super excited to be co-director of graphics, can’t wait to be a part of the apasa family!
Simran Goel (she/her)
Communications Chair
Hometown: Syosset, NY
Bio: hiii i’m simran and i’m apasa’s communications chair! i’m a senior studying health promotion and disease prevention with a PDP in global medicine. i love to read, eat, and play tennis yippee!!
Camilla Pearson (she/her)
Web Development Director
Hometown: Houston, TX
Bio: hiii!! my name is Camilla and I’m super excited to be the Web Development Director! I am a current sophomore studying Quantitative Biology, and in my free time, I like to journal, play video games, and explore cute cafes!
INTERNS
Alice Yin (she/her)
Hometown: Chongqing, China & Vancouver, Canada
Bio: AYOOOO i’m alice, an intern! I’m currently a freshman studying marine biology (mad fish girl vibes). aside from brainrotting, in my free time i like to scuba dive, draw, write, and sing!! so hyped to be here, hope to make an impact with APASA!!!
Amanda Nova (she/they)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Bio: last rizzmas, I gave you my skibidy… but the very next day, fanum taxed it away
Amit Krishna
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Bio: hi hi hi! i'm amit, a freshman from pleasanton ca studying cs and business. i love to hang out (late night sidequests anyone?) and eat 😋😋😋 (drop reqs please?). i'm so excited to be a part of apasa this year and to learn more about my culture and help my fellow usc trojans! kachow!
Anahita Saxena (she/her)
Hometown: New York City, NY
Bio: Hi, I'm Anahita and I'm an APASA intern this year!! I'm a freshman from New York City double majoring in Political Science and Journalism. I love to read, write, talk, walk, hike, cook, eat, and explore!!
Anika Nedunuri (she/her)
Hometown: Simi Valley, CA
Bio: Hi! I am a freshman at USC studying International Relations Global Business. I am an intern at APASA, and am very excited to work with everyone.
Anthony Hoang (he/him)
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Bio: Hi I'm Anthony and I'm one of the APASA interns. I'm currently a sophomore studying Intelligence & Cyber Operation. In the rare chance that I have free time, I love to explore SoCal!
Brielle Lee (she/her)
Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA
Bio: Hi! I’m Brielle and I’m currently an APASA intern, which is incredibly exciting! Besides being apart of such an amazing community, I enjoy frolicking around with friends, collecting stickers, and having cute little trinkets to decorate my room with. Right now, I’m an art major, still navigating what I want to minor in, however, I generally love being creative overall!
John Park (he/him)
Hometown: San Ramon CA
Bio: Live Más.
Joshua Santhirasegari (he/him)
Hometown: Covina, CA
Bio: Hii! My name is Josh and I'm so so excited to be an intern for APASA! I'm a current freshman studying Human Biology but am also super interested in art and design! In my free time I love taking photos, trying new creative hobbies, reading, and exploring LA! Through APASA, I hope to bring awareness to all parts of the Asian diaspora to USC and beyond!
Justin Kuo (he/him)
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Bio: Hello!! My name is Justin Kuo and I’m a current freshman and intern for USC APASA. I am a Political Science Major, but am looking to possibly double major in Journalism and/or minor in music industry! Being an intern is truly such an exciting opportunity, and I cannot wait to help enact tangible change through the resources of APASA to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Neshmia Fasihuddin (she/her)
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Bio: Hey!! My name is Neshmia and I’m one of APASA’s interns for the year. I’m a freshman from Pakistan studying Biological Sciences and AI Applications but in my free time I love to watch silly romcoms, dance to Bollywood music, write short stories, and sleep! Coming into USC as an international student made me realize how important it is to have a community that both brings me comfort and keeps me connected to my culture and APASA does all of that and more!!
Pushpita Hossain (she/her)
Hometown: Bristol, CT
Bio: ☆(≧∀≦*)ﾉ☆ pitaachips :333
Sahil Harjani (he/him)
Hometown: Hong Kong
Bio: Heyoo!! I’m Sahil, and I’m super pumped to be interning at APASA! I am a freshman and am currently studying Economics and Data Science, and in my free time I love just being me. What does that mean? Still figuring it out, but for now, you can catch me jamming to R&B and hunting for gems at flea markets!
Seungmin Han (he/him)
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Bio: Hello!!! I'm Seungmin and I'm a sophomore double majoring in Applied Math and Business. I like baseball, football, charli xcx, hyperpop, newjeans, and boba!!
Sophie Boxwala (she/her)
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Bio: Hi! My name is Sophie and I'm a freshman from San Diego! I am currently switching majors to econ (I think) and am minoring in legal studies. Outside of APASA, I love to eat yummy food, explore LA, take photos, enjoy live music, and go thrifting!