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Fall 2026 Hours
Monday: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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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 was born in Vietnam and came to the United States with my family as refugees. I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where I earned my doctoral degree in Community and Cultural Psychology. I love cats, gardening, and reading. I volunteer at a local cat shelter, and I am a fan of Stephen King. I also enjoy cooking and baking, especially recipes from Julia Child!
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Aisha Khan
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy
Roles: Graduate Assistant, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I was born and raised in Pakistan before I moved to the United States. I am fond of many different things like card tricks, baking, and poetry. My favorite drink is room temperature water lol (and yes - not cold, room temperature). I’ve also been to 8 different countries!
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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 half Thai and half Laotian, so I grew up speaking a little bit of both languages at home. I studied abroad in South Korea, so if you have any questions about that and would also like to study abroad, let me know! I’m the Vice President of AAPIA and lead AAPIA’s K-Pop Dance Committee. I also strive to pursue a career in the dental industry, specifically orthodontics!
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Patricia Monique Avisan
Major: Bachelor of Science 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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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!
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Gian Nikolai “Niko” Baun
Major/Minor: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Minor in Psychological Science
Roles: Volunteer, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): I was born and raised in the Philippines before moving to the United States. Outside of volunteering, I absolutely love playing video games, and I’ve been really obsessed with watching Chiikawa lately. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and just being social in general. My ultimate comfort food is spicy Buldak Carbonara ramen and Taho! Volunteering at the AAAPI Center has been a great opportunity for me to build new connections while helping with the Center’s projects and events.
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Ella (Eunsung) Kim
Major: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Management
Roles: Volunteer, AAAPI Center
Fun Fact(s): Hi! I’m from Korea, and I’m currently an exchange student. My home university is JBNU, which is located in Jeonju. I know some really good cafés that I can take you to when you visit Korea. Let me know! Also, I love collecting cute figures from POP MART!