Our Team
Meet the amazing people making this work happen!
Rina Xu
Co-Director
Rina Xu (she/her) is a senior from Nashville, Tennessee studying Economics and Public Policy Studies with a minor in Data Science. She is most excited about supporting the Asian American community and helping Vanderbilt University become an inclusive and representative home for all AAPI students.
Owen Cai
Co-Director
Owen Cai (he/him) is a senior from Houston, Texas studying Public Policy and Medicine, Health, & Society with a minor in Data Science. He is most excited to create an environment at Vanderbilt for students to feel represented and to explore how they create Asian American identities ---the history, community, adversity, and joy.
Justin Kim
Initiative Lead: Fundraising
Justin Kim (he/him) is a senior from Shanghai, China and Detroit, Michigan studying Human Organization and Development and Cognitive Studies with minors in Data Science and Business. He is most excited about actualizing TAAAP's potential and progressing the organization.
Christina Lee
Initiative Lead: Alumni Professional Life Navigation
Christina Lee (she/her) is a junior from Newton, Massachusetts studying Human Organization and Development with a minor in Business. She is most excited about building a supportive community for Asians and Asian Americans on campus by collaborating on initiatives.
Joe Rhee
Co-Director
Joe Rhee is a senior from Pasadena, California studying Human and Organizational Development with minors in Data Science and Asian Studies. He is most excited about getting to represent ethnic demographic data more accurately and expanding Asian American and Asian diasporic course offerings.
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Alison Zou
Event and Programming Coordinator
Alison Zou (she/her) is a freshman from Dallas, Texas studying Computer Science with a minor in Digital Fabrication. She is most excited to build upon her advocacy experiences by deepening my engagement with the Asian American community in Vanderbilt, Nashville, and beyond.
Kadyn Lee
Media & Publicity Chair
Kadyn Lee (she/her) is a junior from Johns Creek, Georgie, studying Economics and Human Organization and Development. She is most excited about improving media & graphic skills and working with the rest of the team to further TAAAP's missions and presence.
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Jessica Muellenbach
Co-Director
Jessica Muellenbach (she/her) is a junior from Nashville, Tennessee studying Biological Sciences. She is most excited about facilitating long-lasting connections within the AAPI community to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Collin Chen
Organizer
Collin Chen (he/him) is a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio studying Human Organization and Development and Cognitive Studies with a minor in Business. He is most excited about working with like-minded individuals to achieve TAAAP's initiatives.
Felix Liang
Organizer
Felix Liang (he/him) is a junior from Queens, New York studying Economics with a minor in Data Science. He is most excited about exploring ways to achieve equity through data disaggregation.
Brian Li
Organizer
Brian Li (he/him) is a sophomore from Toronto, Canada studying Molecular Cellular Biology and Medicine, Health, and Society. He is most excited about exploring creative avenues to advocate for Asian American and minority rights at Vanderbilt and across America.
Aadarsh Iyengar
Initiative Lead: Cultural Center
Aadarsh Iyengar (he/him) is a sophomore from Collierville, Tennessee studying Cognitive Studies with a minor in Data Science. He is most excited to create a space for Asian and Asian American Students feel at home.
Katie Wong
Initiative Lead: Asian American Studies
Katie Wong (she/her) is a sophomore from Memphis, Tennessee studying Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies with minors in Neuroscience and Computer Science. She is most excited to integrate her passion for Asian American studies in creating a representative atmosphere for Asian American students at Vanderbilt.
Alysia Shang
Social Media Manager
Alysia Shang (she/her) is a sophomore from Arcadia, California studying English. She is passionate about advocacy because she hopes to shed light on issues, promote justice, and celebrate the identities of marginalized communities. She is most excited to connect with and advocate for the Asian American community at Vanderbilt, ensuring they feel valued and proud of their identity.
Yumiko Wang
Conference Chair: Mentorship
Yumiko Wang (she/her) is a junior from Brooklyn, New York studying Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. She is most excited about working with faculty and students to promote an inclusive environment.
Ellen Lu
Organizer
Ellen Lu (she/her) is a sophomore from Lafayette, Colorado interested in studying Engineering and Asian Studies. She is passionate about contributing to a safe environment for the APIDA community through structural changes and ensuring that members from all Asian backgrounds are seen, heard, and celebrated.
Huiyoun Pyo
Internal Logistics Chair
Huiyoun Pyo (she/her) is a sophomore from Clarksville, Tennessee studying Political Science and English. She is passionate about Asian American Advocacy through its ability to respond to APIDA community needs, showcase the multiplicity of experiences amongst members, and in promoting intersectionality. She joined TAAP to support education initiatives focused on APIDA political rights and creative projects.
Ingrid Lok
Mentor Liason
Ingrid Lok (she/her) is a junior. She is passionate about Asian American Advocacy because Asian voices are often unheard in government, education, and media. She joined TAAP to support initiatives to support the inclusion of these cultures in every space.
Kui Gay
Organizer
Kui Gay (she/her) is a sophomore. She is passionate about Asian American Advocacy to create a space to share stories, explore identities, and support APIDA experiences.
Yifei Fang
Organizer
Yifie Fang (he/him) is a junior.
Lauren Yang
Social Media Manager
Lauren Yang (she/her) is a sophomore.
Ren Adajar
Organizer
Ren Adajar (she/her) is a junior.