Network Director

Hello! My name is Brian Leung and I am a rising OMS-3 at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. Growing up in the vibrant AANHPI community of San Jose, California inspired my commitment to community service. Prior to medical school, I graduated from Tufts University with a B.S. in Biology and Community Health. Eager to strengthen AANHPI connections and become involved in advocacy, I joined APAMSA and currently serve as Secretary in our local chapter. In my free time, I love to experiment with new cooking recipes, relaxing with Netflix and anime, and spending time with my dogs.

Karen Zhang is currently a third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston TX. She completed her B.S. in Biochemistry at UT Austin. She was the co-president for her local chapter and is now the Medical Education Director. She is interested in urology, medical humanities, and education.

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a first-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with roots in Seoul, Korea, and Irvine, California. I’m so excited to return to this role for a second time to deepen our understanding of health policy and help our APAMSA community take collective action in health advocacy.

Previously, I served as Editor Director on the National Board (2022-2023) and was Co-President of the Stanford Pre-Med APAMSA Chapter. In my free time, you’ll find me at live music concerts, watching movies, or playing the violin!

Hi! My name is Victoria Shi and I am a graduating M4 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. I completed a research year at Northwestern University in 2024. I am headed to Emory for my Transitional Year and Dermatology residency training.

I grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to the suburbs of New Jersey, and my hometown was not very diverse. Seeking a stronger AANHPI community, I first joined APAMSA in 2018. Both my local and national APAMSA families have given me such a strong sense of community. Throughout the years, I have served as National President, Strategy Vice President, Alumni co-Director, Region VI Director, as well as local chapter president. Being able to uplift and support the AANHPI community has been one of the greatest joys of my medical school career! I am excited to continue mentorship, medical education, and advocacy work as an APAMSA alumnus.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring restaurants and coffeeshops in new cities, cooking/baking, and nature walks!

Hi everyone! My name is Stephen Lin, and I am a medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM). I was born in NYC but grew up in Wisconsin, where I completed my undergraduate studies at St. Norbert College and earned a B.S. in Biology.

Growing up in a non-diverse community and witnessing my family navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with a language barrier inspired me to seek out a supportive community. I found that in APAMSA during my first year of medical school, where I was able to embrace my identity and celebrate my culture. These experiences motivated me to become more involved with National APAMSA, where I served as the Region 1 Director last year.

Outside of studying, I enjoy playing volleyball, playing board games, trying new recipes, making music, and spending time with my family/friends. Last but not least, I love spending time with my cat, Martin (@martin_the_sheriff). I am very excited to serve as one of your Membership Vice Presidents this year!

Hi everyone! I’m Phil, an M4 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. I was born and raised in Montreal, where I also attended McGill University for my undergraduate and graduate schooling; however, I now call the Sonoran Deserts home. I am super excited to be serving as your one of Membership Vice President’s this year! Joining APAMSA has allowed me to connect with the many cultures that fall within the AANHPI community. Although we live in uncertain times, I hope to bring us closer than ever before, with more access inter-region and inter-chapter events, access to a new membership portal, and bigger regional conferences! Outside of medicine, I am a (reformed) golf addict and a huge enjoyer of sleep, so in my free time you can probably find me taking a nap on the golf course.

Hi! My name is Thy (pronounced as ‘tee’), and I am an OMS-I at A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)! I did my undergraduate degree in Physiology and Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona, but I have ties with the Midwest, having been born and raised in Minnesota where I lived until I was 16!

The past five years, I have had the pleasure of serving on the executive board of UA Pre-Health APAMSA and ATSU-SOMA APAMSA, on top of serving as Region 7 Director for National APAMSA this past year. The people I have met in APAMSA have been my heart and soul for the past four years of my life. They have given me grace to grow, and love to thrive – and I will forever cherish the memories I have made with people I regard as second family.

Giving back the love I have received is important to me. As Membership Vice President, I aim to honor our community by being proactive in building the success of our chapters and supporting different chapters’ members on a personal level. I am excited to work with more people in different parts of our country and learn more about myself along the way. With growth comes new ideas, and hopefully I am able to help nourish these goals with the Membership Branch.

Outside of school and work, I enjoy dancing, going to the gym, hiking, trying new food, listening to music, traveling, playing with my cat Leo, and being with friends and family!

Hello everyone! My name is Kimsa Nguyen and I am the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. I am a student at California Health Sciences University and will be the first in my family to become a physician. Prior to medical school, I received my MPH in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health from University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health and my undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis in Cell Biology. I’m passionate about health equity, social impact, and reproductive justice. I’m enthusiastic about working in the intersection of public health and medicine to address health disparities and engage in meaningful systems-level change to ensure that people can live their best, healthiest lives. Outside of medicine, I love to spend time in nature, travel, and cook for my loved ones!

Katrina Hon is currently a second year medical student at Duke University School of Medicine. She was born in Canada but moved to Middlebury, Connecticut when she was 5 years old. She completed her B.A. in Neuroscience at Harvard University and worked at ClearView Healthcare Partners as an analyst before coming to medical school. She has been active in her local APAMSA chapter’s Advocacy and Mentorship committee for the past two years and served as last year’s National Conference Speaker Relations Co-Director. She enjoys the field of cardiovascular research and medical humanities with a focus on AANHPI communities. Outside of medicine she likes drawing, pottery, and thrifting. After medical school, she aims to to pursue a career in pediatric anesthesia or cardiology.

Hi everyone! My name is Annie, and I’m an 8th year MD/PhD (/MS4) at the University of Connecticut. I grew up in Massachusetts, and I got my Bachelors in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale. Since starting medical school, I’ve been involved in health policy in APAMSA and the American Medical Association. I am so excited to continue bringing my advocacy interests to APAMSA as this year’s Advocacy VP. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, mixing cocktails for my friends, social dancing, and traveling on a student’s budget.