Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (AAPIFSA) is to serve the needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Loyola Marymount University. AAPIFSA values service to others, academic excellence, student success and just representation of AAPI and other diverse communities. AAPIFSA strives to collaborate with all interested individuals to advocate and promote AAPI community successes and concerns with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and other units on LMU campus.
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AAPIFSA was established for the purpose of acting as the official organization of AAPI faculty and staff to promote networking opportunities, maintain an AAPI presence at university programs and activities, and promote the well-being of faculty, staff and students. The function of AAPIFSA is to address the concern and interest of AAPI staff and faculty in the University community.
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AAPIFSA also hosts special events at LMU, such as professional development workshops and a holiday potluck. For more information about AAPIFSA programs, please subscribe to our newsletter below.
Executive Board Members
Brian Leung, Faculty Co-President
Marki Hackett, Staff Co-President
Lan Ngo, Secretary & Historian
Arnab Banerji, Treasurer
Ashley Watterson, Mentorship Committee Chair
Jessica Lee, Professional Development Committee Chair