AAPI Student Advisory Board (ASAB)

The AAPI Student Advisory Board (ASAB) represents the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and advocates for the quality of life and success of the Asian American and Pacific Islander student community at Old Dominion University. ASAB commits to engage and work closely with the Office of Intercultural Relations (OIR) and other university departments: to provide constructive feedback for improving current programs and services and to offer recommendations for new initiatives.

  • Represent the unique perspectives and contributions of AAPI students, emphasizing their role in enriching the university learning environment and overall campus experience.
  • Provide constructive feedback to the Office of Intercultural Relations and university departments to enhance the effectiveness of current programs and services.
  • Advocate for and recommend program initiatives that promote the well-being and success of AAPI students, fostering a thriving and supportive campus community.
  • Facilitate connections among AAPI students, organizations, faculty, and staff to promote collaboration, mutual support, intercultural understanding and engagement within the university.

The AAPI Student Advisory Board (ASAB) represents the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and advocates for the quality of life and success of the Asian American and Pacific Islander student community at Old Dominion University. ASAB commits to engage and work closely with the Office of Intercultural Relations (OIR) and other university departments: to provide constructive feedback for improving current programs and services and to offer recommendations for new initiatives.

  • Represent the unique perspectives and contributions of AAPI students, emphasizing their role in enriching the university learning environment and overall campus experience.
  • Provide constructive feedback to the Office of Intercultural Relations and university departments to enhance the effectiveness of current programs and services.
  • Advocate for and recommend program initiatives that promote the well-being and success of AAPI students, fostering a thriving and supportive campus community.
  • Facilitate connections among AAPI students, organizations, faculty, and staff to promote collaboration, mutual support, intercultural understanding and engagement within the university.

Fall 2024 Activities

AAPI Student Advisory Board

ASAB members and faculty advisors meet on select Mondays throughout the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters to discuss board-related business. As needed, ASAB may invite faculty or administrators to join meetings or arrange separate visits to departments and offices. These interactions help ASAB learn about campus operations, discuss and share the needs of the AAPI student community, provide recommendations, and offer support where needed.

Contact asab@odu.edu for more information.

2024-2025 Board Members

Image
Solomon Faataui

Solomon Faataui
Sophomore
Cinema & TV Production
College of Arts & Letters

 

Image
Rebecca Hutchings

Rebecca Hutchings
Junior
Psychology
College of Sciences

 

 

Image
Jason Lee

Jason Lee
Graduate Student
Data Science & Analytics
School of Data Science

 

 

Image
RJ Mendoza

RJ Mendoza
Sophomore
(Dual Major) Political Science & Secondary History
and Social Science Education
College of Arts and Letters

 

 

Image
Vincent Nguyen

Vincent Nguyen
Junior
Business Analytics
Strome College of Business

 

 

Image
Lei Arwen Oliva

Lei Arwen Oliva
Sophomore
Dental Hygiene
Ellmer College of Health Sciences

 

 

Image
Nicos Requizo

Nicos Requizo
Sophomore
Modeling & Simulation Engineering
Batten College of Engineering and Technology

 

 

Advisors

Image
Lizzie Nguyen

Lizzie Nguyen
Office of International Admissions

 

Image
Elbert Porteria

Elbert Porteria
Information Technology Services

 

Image
Dr. Rachawan (Aey) Wongtrirat

Dr. Rachawan (Aey) Wongtrirat
Office of Intercultural Relations