Network Director

Ethan Minh Nguyen is an incoming fourth-year (MS-2) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in their six-year BA/MD program. Ethan was born and raised in Las Vegas, where he found his passions for minority, rural, and global health advocacy. He joined APAMSA in his first year at UMKC and has since served as the Chapter Junior Publicity Chair (2024-2025) and Co-President (2025-2026).

Ethan is an aspiring Otolaryngologist, where he hopes to work in improving hearing care access across the globe. He currently serves on the executive board with organizations such as Remote Area Medical, Global OHNS Initiative, Global Surgery Student Alliance, and Global Medical Brigades.

Outside of school, Ethan runs a successful vintage wholesale business (@thriftbohue) that curates clothing for vendors across Kansas City and Las Vegas. He is an avid collector of old t-shirts and sweatshirts. He also enjoys rock climbing, updating his Beli, and finding new genres of music.

Jude Nathaniel Saarenas is a fourth year pre-medical student at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Born in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, he immigrated to the U.S. at a young age, now living in Phoenix, Arizona. He is majoring in Physiology & Medical Sciences with minors in Biochemistry and Asian Pacific American Studies. Outside of classes, he also volunteers with a rehabilitation program for the elderly and works as a STEM tutor on campus. He fell in love with APAMSA being Treasurer Intern and later serving as Treasurer for UA Pre-Health APAMSA his sophomore year. His favorite memories included traveling for the annual national conference as well as participating in the Big-Little program. His passion lies in giving back to the AANHPI community, which he aims to integrate into his future medical career. Beyond his studies, he is interested in trying out new restaurants, picking up a good book, and dancing in K-pop covers!

Allison Peng is a first-year medical student at the Yale School of Medicine. She is originally from the Bay Area, CA and studied Neuroscience at UCLA. Through past partnerships, she’s worked with Taiwanese-American and AANHPI communities to advance community-centered care, with a focus on cardiovascular health and nutrition education. She’s excited about neurology and radiology, with a focus on improving stroke diagnosis and treatment. Outside of school, she enjoys developing cafe drink recipes, attending live music events, and exploring the local food scene.

Christin Tran is a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Colorado. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and her parents immigrated from Bac Lieu, Vietnam. Christin completed her B.S. in Chemistry at Georgia State University. She enjoys the intersection between the sciences and taking care of others, especially her roots with the Asian American population. She hopes to become an anesthesiologist and continue to integrate compassionate and cultural care as a future physician.

Frence Nevado is from Cypress, TX.

William Gao is a first year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Medicine in Colorado. He was born in San Diego, CA, and completed his B.A. in Biochemistry at Whittier College. He worked at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla prior to matriculating at RVU, where he serves as treasurer for APAMSA’s local chapter. He has an interest in pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism and mechanisms, and intends to pursue a career in anesthesiology after completing medical school.

Winston Nguyen is currently a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, and later attended the University of South Carolina, where he earned his B.S. in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Administration. During his gap years before medical school, he worked as an orthopedic medical assistant with Prisma Health and as an Educator at Lululemon. He also volunteered at a free clinic and with Crisis Text Line, where he gained meaningful experiences supporting patients and individuals both within medicine and beyond.

In his undergraduate studies, Winston was involved with his local Vietnamese Student Association chapter, where he developed a deeper appreciation for cultural identity, community outreach, and creating spaces for connection. In medical school, he continues to carry these values through his role as Inclusive Excellence Officer on the Class Council for the Class of 2029, as well as through his involvement in APAMSA and other student organizations. He is currently interested in emergency, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and family/sports medicine. He is also passionate about working with marginalized communities who have historically been underserved, underrepresented, and impacted by barriers to equitable health care in his future practice.

Outside of medicine he is a big foodie, music enthusiast, and traveler. He likes trying new things, exploring new places, and experiencing different food, cultures, and perspectives.

Jackie Nguyen is a first year medical student at Rocky Vista University. She was born in Hayward, California and later moved to San Diego to attend UC San Diego, where she received her B.S. in human health psychology. During her time at UCSD, she worked as a research assistant in the Cherqui lab studying Alzheimer’s disease, volunteered at Palomar hospital as an intern, and was on the executive board for the Vietnamese Student Association for 3 years. Following her time at UCSD, she worked as a case manager and medical assistant at Bruce Hubbard MD, a psychiatry practice specializing in transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for severe depression and anxiety. Outside of academics and work, she enjoys baking, trying out new cuisines, reading, journaling, and gardening. She hopes to pursue a career in psychiatry, advocating for underserved and minority populations to hopefully help destigmatize mental health services, especially within the AANHPI communities.

Phuong Le is an OMS-1 medical student at Rocky Vista University COM. She is from Chicago and has an interest in psychiatry and ENT.

Julie Paik is a California native and fourth year medical student at Touro Nevada. Her path to medicine included an undergraduate degree from UCLA, a stint in healthcare consulting and a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University. She is passionate about psychiatry and health policy, and is excited to join the Mental Health Committee. In her free time, she enjoys running, swimming, and indulging her love for pop culture.