Our Mission
The Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders center is a dedicated space to promote social justice, equity, and student success by fostering education, community engagement, and cultural affirmation. We celebrate and support the diverse identities within the Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora, creating a cohesive and inclusive environment that uplifts historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Our center warmly welcomes individuals of all backgrounds who align with our values of respect, inclusion, and community. We are committed to providing a space for exploration, learning, connection, and coalition-building, where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. All students, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or any other identity, are invited to participate in our events as we collectively celebrate diversity and champion equity.
The Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders center is a dedicated space to promote social justice, equity, and student success by fostering education, community engagement, and cultural affirmation. We celebrate and support the diverse identities within the Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora, creating a cohesive and inclusive environment that uplifts historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Our center warmly welcomes individuals of all backgrounds who align with our values of respect, inclusion, and community. We are committed to providing a space for exploration, learning, connection, and coalition-building, where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. All students, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or any other identity, are invited to participate in our events as we collectively celebrate diversity and champion equity.
Contact Us
Watson Hall
Office Hours
Mon to Thu, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sat & Sun, CLOSED
Steve Tamanaha
Dean of Student SupportPronouns: He/Him
Katy Le
AANHPI CoordinatorPronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education: UCLA - B.A. History Major & Minor in Education, M.A. Education Specialized in Race, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies in Education
Cultural Identity: One and a half generation, Vietnamese American, first-generation college/graduate student
Languages: English & Vietnamese
Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9 a.m to 3 p.m
& Fri - 9 a.m to 5 p.m
Email: kle293@cccd.edu
Hamida Alvi
AANHPI StaffPronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English, Persian, Pashto, Urdu
MEET OUR PROGRAM COUNSELORS
Andrea Lane
Pronouns: She/Her/HersEducation: CSULB - B.A. Human Development Major & Minor in Human Resources, Chapman University - M.S. Human Resource Management, CSUDH - M.A. Education Emphasis in Counseling
Cultural Identity: Chinese American
Languages: English
Yvette Nguyen
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education: East Los Angeles College - A.A. Social & Behavorial Sciences, UCLA - B.A. Psychology, USC - M. Ed. Edeucational Counseling
Cultural Identity: Vietnamese American
Languages: English