Our Team

Hello! My name is Keyanna Pinto and I am Mangalorean-American (Mangalore is a city in southern India). I'm a 4th year majoring in Biology with a minor in Asian American Studies, and I am pursuing a career as a wildlife biologist. My favorite color is teal and I love snacking on banana chips. I also love falooda. As an officer, I hope to contribute to a space in which students feel comfortable in sharing their culture and open to learning others.

Hi, my name is Grace Yang and I am Hmong-American. I recently graduated with my B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Asian American Studies! I am pursuing a career as a licensed clinical psychologist and professor. My favorite color is pastel pink, and I enjoy eating noodle dishes and drinking sweet tea. My goal as an officer is to foster meaningful connections and uplift our diverse API cultures and students! 

Yo! My name is David Abejo and I am Chilipino (Chinese-Filipino) American. I am a 2nd year, majoring in Pre-Health Nursing. I planning to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the future. I have an obsession about the color red and my favorite snack is eating Oreos with milk. As an officer this year, I hope to be learn more about Asian culture and to share that with the community.

Hello! My name is Celine Irasusta and I am a Filipino-American. I am a second-year majoring in Biology (Pre-Med). I really like earth tones and muted blues. I tend to snack on cold (and I mean really cold) fruit and anything spicy and savory. Green tea is my go-to drink.  As an officer for Amerasia, I have had the privilege of fostering growth in the Fresno State and Asian-American community through cultural awareness. I hope to continue doing so while also learning more about the diversity all cultures hold.

Hi, my name is Megan Pacudan! I am Filipino-American, and I am a third year Biology Major (PreMed) with a Chemistry Minor. I hope to become an OBGYN and destigmatize women’s healthcare. I am an avid boba drinker, I love matcha flavored snacks, and if you couldn’t tell, my favorite color is purple! My goal as an officer is to facilitate an inclusive environment that encourages celebration of the diverse API cultures; I believe that there is so much that we can learn from each other's differences. 

 Hi, my name is Matthew Gip and I am Chinese-American. I am a third year psychology major, with the goal of being either a Clinical or School Psychologist. I enjoy boba drinks, especially if it is Oreo or mango flavored and my go-to snacks include mochi and Cheez-its. Blue is my favorite color if it is not already noticeable. As an officer, my goal is to lead by example to create a safe and welcoming environment for students around campus with a diverse background. I also will strive to make new connections and spread our diverse culture across to students in representing the Asian community! 

Nyob Zoo! My name is Goashing Vang and I am Hmong-American. I am a 4th year, majoring in Liberal Studies and planning to become a kindergarten teacher in the future. I love the color blue, drinking green tea lattes with oat milk, and munching on hamburgers! As an officer this year, I hope to encourage others to become open to learning about others' cultures and find similarities within the communities at Fresno State.

Hello! My name is Andy, and I'm a third-year Biology student. After graduating, I want to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology and eventually become a researcher in my field of study. My favorite color is Rosa Mexicano. My favorite drink is a milkshake, and my favorite snack are chocolate-covered pretzels. I wanted to become an officer because it would allow me to practice my photography skills as well as help the Asian-American community at Fresno State.