National Board Bio

Hey everyone! My name is Andrew Leung, and I am a third year medical student at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. I grew up in South Brunswick, New Jersey, and studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, so coming back to my home state for medical school was a great homecoming. Last year I had a blast as your Social Media co-director and am excited to make my return! Outside of school and rotations I like cooking different cuisines, watching movies and anime, playing the violin, connecting with friends on the new APAMSA Discord #NotAnAd, and listening to the White Coats & Rice podcast #AlsoNotAnAd. Anyways, I’m thrilled to once again be your Social Media Co-Director and hope you enjoy what’s to come this year!

Tiffany Liu is a fourth-year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. She grew up in central Florida, where she attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies in Biology and Chinese. She is passionate about advocating for the AANPHI community and became heavily involved in her school’s chapter of APAMSA during her first year of medical school. In her second year, she also began conducting a longitudinal research project on AANPHI medical students’ utilization of mental health resources, a study that she hopes to expand on a national level. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in internal medicine, potentially specializing in cardiology or gastroenterology. Beyond medical school, Tiffany has over 7 years of experience as a professional portrait photographer. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, painting, cooking, and gardening.

Hi! I’m Xianzhen (Jen), and I’m so happy to be your Director of Organized Medicine for another year. I was born in Xi’an, China but grew up in California. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Asian studies and also received a masters in physiology before entering medical school. AANHPI issues have always been near and dear to my heart and my goal as a future physician is to help create more equitable and individualized care for my community. In my free time, I love to play video games (Genshin Impact!) and hang out with my Shih-Tzu, Anki.

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!