Stanford Asian American Activities Center

Staff

Cindy Ng

Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Asian American Activities Center.
Since joining the A³C staff in 1991, Cindy has worked with faculty, staff and alumni to build community and to create programming and opportunities that support students in their academic and co-curricular endeavors. Cindy has worked with students on programming, leadership development, and advising. She works closely with staff at the other ethnic community centers in developing the LEAD (Leading Through Education, Activism, and Diversity) program and also serves on various university committees. Cindy is a longtime Alameda resident who graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Math. Prior to coming to Stanford, she spent time in New York working as a speechwriter for David N. Dinkins who became the first African American Mayor in New York City.

Jerald Adamos

Associate Director of the Asian American Activities Center.

Jerald joined the A³C staff in March 2012 and works closely with the A³C student staff to coordinate center programs and major events. He also collaborates with staff in other university departments to develop joint programs to bring awareness of campus resources to students. Outside of the center, Jerald also serves on the NASPA Asian & Pacific Islander Knowledge Community leadership team as the Region VI Northern California Sub-representative. Jerald was born and raised in Southern California and has a BA in English Education and a minor in Comparative Literature from CSU Long Beach and a MS in Higher Education from CSU Fullerton. Prior to coming to Stanford, he worked in student leadership development, multicultural education, and Greek affairs in Southern California and was a Program Associate for Fraternity & Sorority Life and the Row in Residential Education here at Stanford.

Student Staff

Each year the Asian American Activities Center employs roughly 20 undergraduate students who each work 5-7 hours a week. They serve as the office staff for the Center and implement programs throughout the year. The students are a critical component in the work of the A³C and ensure that the Center’s offerings match the needs of the student body.

Lara Abaya ‘15 – Publicity Coordinator
Tiffany Cao ‘16 – Frosh Intern
Sandy Chang ‘13 – Community Building Coordinator
Emily Cheng ‘14 – Database Manager
Danny Do ‘16 – Frosh Intern
Brian Huynh ‘15 – Database Assistant
Healy Ko ‘13 – Speaker Series Coordinator
Vy Le ‘15 – iLive Coordinator
Pearle Lun ‘14 – Facilities Coordinator
Vince Moua ‘13 – Asian American Studies Liaison
Annie Phan ‘16 – Frosh Intern
Lao Thao ‘14 – Grad Life Coordinator
Gaozong Vang ‘16 – Frosh Intern
Nujsaubnusi Vue ‘14 – Asian American Interactive Mentoring Program (AIM) Coordinator
Sam Wang ‘15 – Major Events Coordinator
Allen Xu ‘15 – Speaker Series Coordinator
Victoria Yee ‘13 – Asian American Studies Liaison
Ling-Ling Zhang ‘14 – Computer Service Coordinator/Webmaster
Benjamin Zhou ‘16 – Frosh Intern

Please click on a staff member’s name to find out more about them

Sandy Chang

Community Building Coordinator

Major:	English, East Asian Studies
Class:	2013
Hometown:	Rochester, MN

Why you joined the A³C: I wanted to learn more about opportunities for Asian Americans at Stanford University. I also wanted to meet new friends and staff!
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: SLE ;P
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Procrastination is inevitable. Plan well!

Emily Cheng

Database Manager

Major:	Computer Science
Class:	2014
Hometown:	San Hose, CA

Why you joined the A³C: College is a great time to explore new horizons and adopt new hobbies, but all the while, I wanted to maintain connected to the Asian American community. The A3C was a great opportunity not only to remain involved, but also actively contribute.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: 1. Social Dance (Dance 46 series) with Richard Powers! 2. Lead SPOT!
One thing you love about Stanford: The absolutely amazing and humble people here, the dance community, the beautiful campus—an invitation for exploration.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Be open minded: try new things and aways be open to meeting new people.

Pearle Lun

Facilities Coordinator

Major:	History
Class:	2014
Hometown:	La Canada, CA

Why you joined the A³C: I joined A3C because I wanted to help foster a sense of community among API students.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Anthro 7: Intro to Forensic Anthropology
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus

Annie Phan

Frosh Intern

Major:	Undeclared
Class:	2016
Hometown:	Albuquerque, NM

Why you joined the A³C: I wanted to have a lot of fun my first year here while getting to know the API community! Coming from a place where I didn’t have a lot of young Asian-American youth to connect with, I’m excited to become involved in everything that goes on at Stanford.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Events at the A³C!
One thing you love about Stanford: Stanford is such a friendly and passionate community! I love getting to know people and learning the people and things that matter to them. Upperclassmen, faculty, facilities… everyone is so nice to clueless frosh like me.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Coupa has really addictive chai. Beware.

Nusi Vue

AIM Coordinator

Major:	Human Biology
Class:	2014
Hometown:	Anoka, MN

Why you joined the A³C

I joined A³C because I wanted to learn more about the Asian Pacific Islander community at Stanford. Additionally, I knew the student center was a great place for networking and resources.

One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford

I have yet to study abroad but I definitely say make an effort to do so.

One thing you love about Stanford

I really like the busy, vibrant lifestyle here at Stanford. There is always something going on so you never get bored.

Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus

Get to know your professors. Most, if not all of them are so knowledgeable and friendly. It is always intimidating when you first approach them but once you get to know your professors, you will realize how nice and helpful they are.

Also, go to office hours. It really helps.

Allen Xu

Speaker Series Coordinator

Major:	Economics and Comparative Literature
Class:	2015
Hometown:	Born in Changchun, China, lived in Overland Park, KS. Now my parents live in Wake Forest, NC

Why you joined the A³C: I was looking for a closer community within the larger Stanford community.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Go abroad outside of BOSP. Apply for one of Stanford’s many grants, fellowships, scholarships–anything that can make it possible to spend time on your own, out of the country.
One thing you love about Stanford: All the other students here: we’re always challenging each other to learn and grown in a friendly, supportive environment.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Take a class for a professor, regardless of your subject area and especially if it falls outside of your intellectual comfort zone. A great professor can help you discover interests you never knew you had.

Victoria Yee

Asian American Studies Liaison

Major:	Asian American Studies
Class:	2013
Hometown:	Westminster, CA

Why you joined the A³C: I joined the A³C to get involved with the Asian American community at Stanford. Especially as a freshman, everything is so new and bewildering, but the programs and warm welcome the Asian American community showed me when I arrived gave me a sense of confidence and security to begin my next four years.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Before leaving Stanford, you should visit the A3C or come to one of its events! I wasn’t even sure where it was until I had to submit my Freshman Intern app, and I’m happy to know that I figured out where it is pretty early on.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Stanford was, and still is, intimidating. But sometimes, you just have to go for it!

Benjamin Zhou

Frosh Intern

Major:	Undecided
Class:	2016
Hometown:	Norman, OK

Why you joined the A³C: I joined A3C to meet new people and get involved in the asian american community at stanford
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Anything that suits your passions
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Diversity and meeting people with amazing experiences

Advisory Board

The Asian American Activities Center Advisory Board serves to promote and support the work of the Center. This includes fundraising, advocacy for needed student services, and advising on the overall direction of the A³C. The Board is composed of undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alumni, and faculty.

Kenneth Savage ‘14
Undergraduate Student Representative

Michael Tayag ‘13
Undergraduate Student Representative

Van Anh Tran , ‘13
Undergraduate Student Representative

Chris VanLang
Graduate Student Representative

Jeanne Tsai
Faculty Representative

Linda Taoka
Asian Staff Forum Representative

Elena Serrano
Filipino American Community at Stanford Representative

Michael Wu
Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club / Alumni Representative

Justin Lam
Asian American Students’ Association, Ex-Officio

Cindy Ng
Asian American Activities Center (A3C), Ex-Officio

Jerald Adamos
Asian American Activities Center (A3C), Ex-Officio