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Sally Wu: President
Sally Wu: President
Department: Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences
Hometown: Schaumburg (IL)
Fun fact: I can mirror write.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Bio: I grew up in the midwest, but cannot stand the cold. So I went out East for college and work, until I came back for my PhD at Madison. I'm currently working on my dissertation that focuses on helping UW STEM undergrads learn course content through drawing visual representations. I'm a sucker for free food so I show up to more events than I have time for. As a Cantonese (Chinese) American, I will eat anything (or at least try it once) - but I can't handle spicy food. I'm looking forward to growing with the AAAGS community, particularly getting better at singing 90's/00's hits with you all at karaoke!
Brandon Phan: Vice-President
Brandon Phan: Vice-President
Department: Cellular & Molecular Biology
Hometown: Everett, MA
Fun Fact: I like to use situational puns.
Bio: I spent most of my life growing up on the east coast near Boston, where I even spent two years working in Chinatown for research and getting dim sum, sushi, or Korean fried chicken every other month. I am currently a second-year graduate student studying microbial metabolism. My family is mixed Vietnamese and Chinese , so I get to try twice as many cuisines from both sides. I love distractions, so I spend a good chunk of my time trying to find out what other events are coming up in the area. With AAAGS, I hope to build our community more with food, beer, and other group outings around the Madison area.
Linda Park: Campus, Alumni & Community Outreach Coordinator
Linda Park: Campus, Alumni & Community Outreach Coordinator
Department: Medicine (PhD in Human Ecology)
Hometown: Annandale (VA)
Fun fact: A friend once told me my calves (legs) look like pregnant guppy fish (imagine the bulging tummy).
Bio: I am Korean American born in Washington, DC (bonus fun fact--I tell people I am about as "All American" as one can be being born in our nation's Capitol). My dissertation focused on the contextual influences on ethnic identity in midlife for second-generation Korean Americans born between 1953-1965 (Baby Boomers). I am a part of the Asian American Studies Program Advisory Board and a former AAAGS President / board member from 2005-2012. I am continuing my involvement as a mentor for current AAAGS graduate students. Anything you want to know about UW and/or Madison, ask me! I will be promoting our AAAGS events on campus and to alumni living in Madison, as well as to other Asian Americans and allies in the Madison area.
Lianna Dang: Secretary-Webmaster
Lianna Dang: Secretary-Webmaster
Department: Chemistry, Materials Path
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
Fun fact: I've never been to the (free) Madison zoo since moving here in 2014!
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Bio: I'm mostly Chinese American, kinda Vietnamese American and grew up surrounded by Taiwanese folks in the Kansas City area. I study crystal growth mechanisms in energy-related materials and nanotechnology, including new solar cell and LED materials. I love to knit blankets, but I've made several sweaters, scarves & hats preparing for Wisconsin winters. I'm really looking forward to learning more about Asian American identities with you this year! I'll be working on AAAGS communications, including the website, email, & social media.
Alexander Dang: Operations Manager
Alexander Dang: Operations Manager
Department: Economics
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
Fun Fact: Boy Scout shorts are the best multi-purpose article of clothing!
Bio: I identify as Chinese American, and my pronouns are he, him and his. In economics, I'm interested in studying how state-level variation in energy policy affects firm decisions, while outdoors, I like camping, hiking, and all the rest. I was the President of our Asian-American Student Union (AASU) at the University of Kansas as an undergraduate, but I'm looking forward to learning about upper Midwest APIDA communities and finding a space for us at UW-Madison.
Wing Ng: Heritage Month Event Coordinator
Wing Ng: Heritage Month Event Coordinator
Department: Counseling Psychology
Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Fun fact: At Starbucks my name changes to Wayne.
Pronouns: he/him/his
Bio: I was born in Hong Kong, but my family moved to the United States when I was an infant. I grew up and got my undergraduate degree in Oregon. Following that I worked for two years before coming to the Midwest to complete a degree in Counseling Psychology. Currently I hope to work with college-aged populations, specifically with marginalized students such as students of color or first-generation college students. I hope to help create a community with AAAGS to help other graduate students from the APIDA diaspora prosper!
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