Issue 3

Meet the team

Stephanie Nguyen

Spring Semester Intern

Stephanie Nguyen is our new Spring Semester Intern in the Asian Pacific American Studies Program Office. She is graduating Spring 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Retailing, and the Asian Pacific American Specialization. Stephanie’s childhood exposure to culture was split between Vietnamese traditions instilled at home and American culture taught at school. Furthermore, Stephanie discovered that other Asian Americans experienced a similar childhood. Stephanie’s special interest in Asian American studies is rooted in her diverse background. Both of her parents are war refugees that arrived in the United States before Stephanie was even born. She is interested in the studies of ethnic rivalries that exist among Asian Americans, as well as learning more about the enriched cultures of Asia in the United States. In 2008, Stephanie’s paper on Ethnic Rivalries Amongst Asian Americans landed her an opportunity to take part in the research and development of a new IAH 211B: The Asian American Experience course for 2009. She is currently a research assistant for the IAH Department. Stephanie has never been to Vietnam, and would like to visit one day. Her future plans include attending law school, and expanding her online jewelry business, DSK Jewelry (www.DSKJewelry.com).

JP Villafuerte

Conference Coordinator

JP Villafuerte is a graduating Masters student in the Student Affairs Administration Program. He currently serves as the Conference Coordinator for the Asian Pacific American Studies Program. JP is passionate about the Asian Pacific American community and is constantly seeking new and effective ways to help progress the movement.

Lucy Her

Program Assistant

Lucy Her is the new Program assistant for our APA studies program this year. She was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan but moved to Charlotte, NC and came back to study here at MSU. She is currently a second year student majoring in Engineering. She is also the treasurer for HASA (Hmong American Student Association) and an APA Specialization Student. When she has free time, she enjoys playing soccer or sports and listening to music.

Pazau Moua

Webmaster

Pazau Moua is the new webmaster for our APA studies program this year. She hails from Lansing, Michigan. She is presently a Sophomore majoring in English and Japanese Education. Pazau currently serves as the webmaster for HASA: Hmong American Student Association and is a member of the alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority. Her hobbies include music, cooking, soccer, art, and using the internet.