Program Overview

AAPI LEAD Program

Overview

The Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI LEAD) program is designed to bring together AAPI students who want to build community, develop leadership skills, and make an impact on campus. Through mentorship, events, and collaboration, students strengthen both their cultural identity and leadership experience at Laney College.

Program Details

• The program focuses on leadership, empowerment, advocacy, and diversity.
• It provides a platform for AAPI students to build community and develop leadership skills.
• The program includes mentorship, events, and collaboration to enhance cultural identity and leadership experience.

Program Staff

• Co-Coordinator/Counselor: Cynthia Taing
• Co-Coordinator/Counselor: Minh An Nguyen
• Staff Assistant: Huizhen (Joan) Su

Office Hours and Location

• The AAPI LEAD office is located in GYM, Room 112 (G-112, Lower Level, across from the pool).
• Office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Student Communities

• AAPI LEAD is one of several student communities at Laney College, which also include:
  • A2MEND
  • Adult Education
  • Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC)
  • EOPS, CARE, NextUP & CalWORKs
  • Gateway To College
  • Latinx Cultural Center
  • Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
  • Puente Program
  • Queer Community Center (QCC)
  • Restoring Our Communities (ROC)
  • STEM Core
  • Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC)
  • Umoja-UBAKA
  • Veteran Resource Center (VRC)