Network Director

Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Huynh and I am a third-year medical student at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. I was born in San Francisco and graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Afterwards, I pursued my M.S. at Keck Graduate Institute where I had the pleasure of working with with Pfizer Inc. Serving as your Membership Vice President, I am committed to upholding our roots and to promoting cross cultural healthcare practices that honor and respect the diversity of our community. Ultimately, my goal in APAMSA is to build an inclusive and equitable support system that ensures every member is provided with the care and resources they need to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, food blogging, watching anime, and going to Disneyland!

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Hsueh, and it is my honor to serve again as your Membership Vice President! I am a current medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine. During medical school, I spent a year conducting research at the National Institutes of Health as part of the Medical Research Scholars Program. I am originally from the Los Angeles area and went to California State University, Los Angeles for my undergraduate education. I have been involved with APAMSA since 2020 and started out as a local chapter co-president before becoming a Region 3 Director, Database Director, and eventual Membership Vice President. In my free time, I enjoy kickboxing, watching Los Angeles sports (especially football), eating food as a Yelp Elite, and traveling.

Hello, my name is Paul Tominez and I am a medical student at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Before medical school, I attended the University of California, Davis where I received my B.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Previously, I served as a local chapter leader and one of the Region 8 Co-Directors. My current medical interests are in general surgery, global health, and health systems improvement. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, taking care of my plants, and cooking. I am excited to be serving you as one of your Membership Vice Presidents!

Hi there, I’m Sandra Phanita Kumwong, I am a full-spectrum doula and current DO student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, NY. I’m a born and raised New Yorker with Thai-Mon-Teochew heritage. I obtained my Bachelor’s in Sociology with minors in Asian American Studies and Biology from Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. I was a Community Health Program Coordinator at the National Black Leadership Commission on Health where I implemented NYC’s first COVID outreach and vaccination equity programs. I’m passionate about Reproductive Justice and worked as a sexual health educator in a youth clinic (The Door NYC), in public high schools (Peer Health Exchange), and as a gynecological skills instructor for students in medical professions. I plan to practice sexual and reproductive health care with holistic and justice-minded lenses. I currently train and mentor young doulas and reproductive justice advocates with Advocates for Youth. You can read some of my works in “Becoming an Abortion Doula” in Colonize This! 2nd edition and AACOM “Bridging the East and West through Osteopathic Medicine. In my spare time, I love to take long walks with no destinations, practice yoga, and bird watch!

Hello! My name is Tori Nguyen, and I am an incoming fourth-year medical student at UCISOM with plans to apply into Neurology. I am a sunny, southern California girl at heart and grew up in Anaheim, CA near Disneyland. Last year, as Pre-Health Director, I was thrilled to launch the Big Sib, Lil Sib Program and help pre-medical students with career advancement. This year, I am so excited to continue fostering connections between our growing family and create longitudinal mentorship opportunities for our APAMSA members as Strategy VP. For self-care, I like to practice (and teach!) yoga, explore coffee shops, journal by the beach, go to concerts, and spend quality time with my family. I am so grateful for the lifelong friends I have made through APAMSA and look forward to seeing what we accomplish together this year!

Hi everyone! My name is Annie, and I’m a 7th year MD/PhD (/MS3) 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.

Howdy! I’m a MD/MPH student at the Texas A&M School of Medicine. I attended the University of Houston for undergrad, where I first became involved with service organizations. I’m passionate about eliminating AANHPI health disparities, particularly through advocacy, policy, and collective care. As a board member for the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association in Houston, I’ve organized health fairs and vaccine clinics throughout the pandemic to Vietnamese and AANHPI community members. In APAMSA, I’ve previously been the president of my local chapter, and served as Community Outreach Director for 2 years. I hope to pursue Internal Medicine and ultimately Infectious Disease, integrating medicine into a public health career that addresses the structural inequities of our healthcare system. Outside of school, I enjoy listening to podcasts at 2x speed, watching D&D playthroughs, singing, photography, and finishing my way through the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hello! My name is Wendy and I am a MS2 at Oregon Health & Science University. I was born in Shanghai, China, and moved to Portland when I was 9. I’m passionate about the AANHPI community and all of our diverse cultures, and hope to grow as a team this year. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing badminton, piano, and taking long walks when it’s not pouring out in the Pacific Northwest.

Hi! I’m Ashley and I’m a medical student at the Oregon Health and Science University. I went to Cornell University for undergrad and am back in Portland, Oregon for medical school where I grew up! I joined APAMSA during my first year of medical school to find community and continue embracing and sharing my Asian identity with others. I started my local chapter’s newsletter and later became the National Conference Communications Director for our 2023 National Conference. I was Social Media Director last year and am happy to be serving as this year’s Communications VP. My time as a member of APAMSA has always been intertwined with creativity and innovation and I’m excited to bring more of that this year. When not studying, I love to bake, play Genshin Impact, browse bookstores, spend time with my family, and hang out with my new shiba puppy, Goji (like the berry!).

Hi APAMSA family! My name is KerCheng Chen (or KC and I am an MS3 at the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. I was born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens (where there is a large AANPHI community) and attended college at UPenn where I received a B.S. in Biology. Before entering medical school, I worked as a clinical research coordinator in sleep medicine. Throughout my life, the AANHPI community played an integral role in my academic, professional, and personal growth, shaping my values and passions. I am strongly committed to play an active role in it. I served as
APAMSA’s Communications Vice President and Co-Social Media Director, and this year, I am excited to serve as your Region II Director! Outside of school, I enjoy eating good food, photographing friends, and aspiring to become a full-time plant mom.