Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution Initiative
The UC AANAPISI Initiative represents UC’s commitment to embracing a systemwide AANAPISI identity.
All nine undergraduate UC campuses are designated AANAPISIs, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. As a collective system dedicated to inclusive excellence, the initiative nurtures the holistic well-being, academic and professional success of UC’s students, ultimately contributing to the economic and social vitality of the state. As a premier institution in research, teaching and service, UC has the potential to serve as a national leader in developing a mission of serving students from all backgrounds.
Inside Our Work
- Advocate for awareness of critical issues facing Asian American, Native American, Hawai'ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students.
- Mobilize and engage in intersegmental collaboration with individuals, institutions, campuses and counterpart initiatives to create a broader framework for educational excellence.
- Enhance student support services to advance access, retention, success, campus climate and overall well-being.
- Increase research opportunities to address diverse experiences.
- Serve students holistically through the strengthening of existing data collection practices and promoting best practices to be holistically responsive to student needs.
- Bring together a systemwide learning community of researchers, practitioners, community organizations, higher education advocates and student leaders to develop innovative ideas and best practices.
- Promote institutional transformation that is grounded in equity.
Advisory Board
An advisory board comprising faculty, staff and administrators from each UC campus is integral to:
- Provide critical expertise and insights into the diverse needs and experiences of AANHPI students across the UC system.
- Offer strategic planning, direction and cross-campus collaboration to ensure that the initiative aligns with UC’s broader goals and effectively meets the needs of AANHPI students.
- Serve as advocates and resource mobilization within the UC system and beyond.
UC Berkeley
Elisa Diana Huerta, Associate Vice Chancellor
Lisa Hirai Tsuchitani, Director of Engagement, AA&PI Thriving Initiatives and Faculty, Asian American & Asian Diaspora Studies
UC Davis
Katherine Parpana, Director of the Strategic Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative
Pablo Reguerin, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Lindsay Romasanta, Chief of Staff, Division of Student Affairs
UC Irvine
Dyonne Bergeron, Vice Chancellor Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
UCLA
Anne Dela Cruz, Director, Human Resources and Payroll Operations Center
David K. Yoo, Vice Provost, UCLA Institute of American Cultures
kc Bui, Deputy Director and Director of Student Affairs Initiatives, Student Affairs
UC Riverside
Mariam Lam, Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer
Rican Vue, Assistant Professor, School of Education
William Caganap, Director, Asian Pacific Student Programs
UC San Diego
Karen Biestman, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Equity and Inclusion
Piya Bose, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Windi Sasaki, Associate Director, APIMEDA Programs and Services
UC Santa Barbara
Brett Collins, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office
John Park, Professor of Asian American Studies and Director of the Migration Initiative
UC Santa Cruz
Anju Reejhsinghani, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Dadao Hou, Director of Policy and Planning, Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nancy Kim, Executive Director, Resource Centers