Dom Amore: ‘They can feel it through the TV’: How Central Connecticut authored an upset over BC
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Dr. Yeojin “Julie” Kim
Department: Communication
Roles: Co-Director, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I was born and raised in South Korea and went to graduate school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where I completed my doctoral program in Communication and Information Sciences. I am a working mom with a daughter, so I spend most of my time after school with her. Whenever I have free time, I love chatting with my friends over a meal or coffee. I also enjoy traveling, trying different foods, and exploring new coffee spots. I’m also a big fan of K-pop!
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Dr. Nghi D. Thai
Department: Psychological Science
Roles: Co-Director, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I am Vietnamese American. I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and went to graduate school in Honolulu, Hawaii for Community and Cultural Psychology. I love cats, gardening, and reading. I volunteer at a local cat shelter, and I am a fan of horror and detective genres. When I have time, I also love to cook and bake, particularly anything from Julia Child!
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Yein Cho
Major: Master’s in Health Psychology
Roles: Graduate Assistant, AAAPI Center; Research Assistant, REACH Lab; Vice President, Psi Chi
Fun Fact(s): I am from Daegu, South Korea — same hometown as V from BTS! I grow my own strawberries, corn, and much more in my backyard!
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Michelle Silarack
Major: Bachelor of Science in General Biology
Roles: Student Worker, AAAPI Center; Secretary, AAPI Association (AAPIA); Dance Lead, AAPIA K-Pop Dance Committee
Fun Fact(s): Hello! Hola! 안녕, สวัสดีค่ะ! I love learning new languages and being able to communicate with new people. I am of Thai and Lao descent, so I also grew up speaking a little bit of both at home. I got to spend this past summer studying abroad in South Korea and would love to travel more in the future! I oversee AAPIA’s K-Pop Dance Committee, so don’t be shy to contact me if you’re interested in joining us. I also strive to pursue a career in the dental industry —specifically orthodontics!
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Patricia Monique Avisan
Major: Bachelor of Business in Business
Roles: Student Worker, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I was born and raised in the Philippines. I am fluent in Tagalog, Hiligaynon (Bisaya), and English. I can read and write in Chinese and Spanish. I am a First-Generation Filipino in our family to graduate college. I can sing; I competed in regional and national choir competitions in the Philippines. I was a blackjack dealer, and I can count cards fast.
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Mickal Holmes
Major: Pre-Nursing
Roles: Student Worker, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): Some fun facts about me is that I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and can read French!
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Neelia Bergeron
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science
Roles: Student Worker, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I’ve always been really drawn to the creative arts, whether it’s singing, dancing, painting, or finding new ways to express myself. I love spending my free time reading or working on little projects that let me be creative. I also have a cat named Daisy, she's my favorite.
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Carmelo Arroyo
Major: Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Roles: Student Worker, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I was born in Connecticut but moved around a lot growing up. Over the years, I’ve lived in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, Virginia, and Massachusetts. I have a passion for exploring new places and hope to travel the world to experience different cultures. A fun fact about me is that I share my home with six pets, four dogs and two reptiles!