Asian Pacific Islander Club (APIC)
What is the Asian Pacific Islander Club?
Asian Pacific Islander Club is a student-led ethnic club on-campus that focuses to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students who identify with or have an interest in the diverse cultures and experiences within the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Asian Pacific Islander Club provides a platform for students to connect, share their experiences, promote understanding and appreciation for the rich and varied cultures that fall under the umbrella of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Asian Pacific Islander Clubs activities include Filipino Heritage Celebration Karaoke Night, Lunar New Year Celebration, APIC Vespers program in May, Lei-making, and more.
Asian Pacific Islander Office 2023-2024
Executive Student Officers
President
Fueainaula (Kukie) Lam Yuen
Samoan/Chinese
MSW (Master's Social Work) Graduation Student
Diversity and Inclusive Department Student Representative
Contact Information: fueainaula.lamyuen@wallawalla.edu
Vice President
Lisa Luzyl A. Wa-Mbaleka
Filipino/Congolese
Health Science, Pre-Dentistry
Contact Information: lisaluzyl.wa-mbaleka@wallawalla.edu
Secretary
Lana Kidwell
Japanese/Taiwanese/Caucasian
Biology, Pre-Med.
Contact Information: lana.kidwell@wallawalla.edu
Treasurer
Luafataalae Voigt
Samoan/German
Civil Engineering
Contact Information: luafataalae.voigt@wallawalla.edu
Social Vice President
Carena Tomas
Filipino/Hispanic
Mechanical Engineering
Contact Information: carena.tomas@wallawalla.edu
Spiritual Vice President
MJ Metuli
Samoan
School of Theology; Psychology
Contact Information: mj.metuli@wallawalla.edu
Freshman Representative
Dan-Luigi Tingson
Filipino
School of Nursing
Contact Information: dan-luigi.tingson@wallawalla.edu
Faculty Sponsors
Aaron Nakamura
Director of Marketing; Marketing and Enrollment Services
Contact Information: aaron.nakamura@wallawalla.edu
Carlyle Tagalog
Curricular Coordinator / Academic Advisor; Academic Records
Contact Information: carlyle.tagalog@wallawalla.edu
Jennifer Buyco
Creative Manager; Marketing and Enrollment Services
Contact Information: jennifer.buyco@wallawalla.edu
Matt Webster
Production / Facilities Coordinator; Communications Department
Contact Information: matt.webster@wallawalla.edu
Tony Nakashima
Head Coach Women's Basketball; Athletics Department
Contact Information: tony.nakashima@wallawalla.edu
Qin Ma
Professor; Engineering Department
Contact Information: qin.ma@wallawalla.edu