Meet the people that make the magic happen! Our team consists of seven main sectors: board, marketing, planning, mentorship, fundraising, technology, and country directing. We are so grateful for our passionate, hardworking members and leaders.
THE TEAM
Board
Qingqing Ouyang
President
Hi! My name is Qingqing (Ching-Ching) and I am a Senior in Michigan, with hopes of studying international business. I enjoy playing tennis, binging shows, and baking! :)
Hi! My name is Qingqing (Ching-Ching) and I am a Senior in Michigan, with hopes of studying international business. I enjoy playing tennis, binging shows, and baking! :)
Ahrim Lee
VP of Chapters
Hello! My name is Ahrim Lee and I am a junior from Michigan. I am a Vice President for APP and specialize in chapters and Human Resources. I am Korean and enjoy watching k-dramas and anime during my free time.
Hello! My name is Ahrim Lee and I am a junior from Michigan. I am a Vice President for APP and specialize in chapters and Human Resources. I am Korean and enjoy watching k-dramas and anime during my free time.
Niki Srikrishna
VP of Chapters
My name is Niki Srikrishna and I’m a Junior from Michigan. I am a Vice President for APP and specialize in chapters and Human Resources. I enjoy playing volleyball and tennis in my free time.
My name is Niki Srikrishna and I’m a Junior from Michigan. I am a Vice President for APP and specialize in chapters and Human Resources. I enjoy playing volleyball and tennis in my free time.
Hadia Ijaz
VP of Ambassadors
My name is Hadia Ijaz and I’m one of the Vice Presidents of APP. I’m part of the class of 2023! I love to watch Netflix and eat cookie dough ice cream when I take breaks! I also volunteer with a program that works with special needs kids!
My name is Hadia Ijaz and I’m one of the Vice Presidents of APP. I’m part of the class of 2023! I love to watch Netflix and eat cookie dough ice cream when I take breaks! I also volunteer with a program that works with special needs kids!
Owen Dong
VP of Ambassadors
My name is Owen Dong and I’m a sophomore from Michigan. I am a Vice President of legal and finance for APP. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and hanging out with friends.
My name is Owen Dong and I’m a sophomore from Michigan. I am a Vice President of legal and finance for APP. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and hanging out with friends.
Catherine Liang
VP of Executive Teams
Hi! I'm Catherine :) I am a cat person and enjoy drawing and playing Genshin in my free time. My favorite subject in school is biology and I hope to be a radiologist in the future!
Hi! I'm Catherine :) I am a cat person and enjoy drawing and playing Genshin in my free time. My favorite subject in school is biology and I hope to be a radiologist in the future!
Andrew Deng
VP of Executive Teams
My name is Andrew Deng, and I have a chipotle addiction. My order is a double wrapped burrito with white rice, half chicken half steak, sour cream, corn, cheese, guacamole, and lettuce.
My name is Andrew Deng, and I have a chipotle addiction. My order is a double wrapped burrito with white rice, half chicken half steak, sour cream, corn, cheese, guacamole, and lettuce.
Marketing
Bryan Kozdas
Marketing Director
My name is Bryan Kozdas and I'm a junior from Toronto and I'm a Co-Marketing Director at APP. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and sports, and going on social media.
My name is Bryan Kozdas and I'm a junior from Toronto and I'm a Co-Marketing Director at APP. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and sports, and going on social media.
Brian Kim
Marketing Director
Hello! My name is Brian Kim. I am a sixteen year old student in Rochester Hills, Michigan. I look forward to growing APP in the future as the marketing director. Some of my hobbies include watching anime and gaming.
Hello! My name is Brian Kim. I am a sixteen year old student in Rochester Hills, Michigan. I look forward to growing APP in the future as the marketing director. Some of my hobbies include watching anime and gaming.
Sandra Lee
Marketing Director
Hi! My name is Sandra Lee and I am a director for the Media Team. I am a sophomore from New Jersey and love to participate in my school's track and field team, as well as, art clubs during my free time.
Hi! My name is Sandra Lee and I am a director for the Media Team. I am a sophomore from New Jersey and love to participate in my school's track and field team, as well as, art clubs during my free time.
Sonia Hussain
Marketing Director
Hi! I'm Sonia and I'm a sophomore in Michigan, at IAC. I enjoy public speaking (MIFA Forensics), listening to music, and sleeping. I don't have a specific future planned out, but I'm enthusiastic to see where my ambitions take me and how many people I'll meet along the way.
Hi! I'm Sonia and I'm a sophomore in Michigan, at IAC. I enjoy public speaking (MIFA Forensics), listening to music, and sleeping. I don't have a specific future planned out, but I'm enthusiastic to see where my ambitions take me and how many people I'll meet along the way.
Marina Campoy-LoVasco
Marketing Director
My name is Marina Campoy-LoVasco and I am a sophomore at the International Academy in Michigan. I am part of the Marketing team for APP. I am a black belt in Taekwondo and hope to study environmental engineering in college.
My name is Marina Campoy-LoVasco and I am a sophomore at the International Academy in Michigan. I am part of the Marketing team for APP. I am a black belt in Taekwondo and hope to study environmental engineering in college.
Kartik Rao
Newsletter Manager
My name is Kartik Rao and I am a sophomore from Michigan. I am a core member of the Marketing Team for APP and specialize in expanding the organization’s engagement on social media. I enjoy playing video games and tennis in my free time.
My name is Kartik Rao and I am a sophomore from Michigan. I am a core member of the Marketing Team for APP and specialize in expanding the organization’s engagement on social media. I enjoy playing video games and tennis in my free time.
Nathan D'Souza
Newsletter Manager
Hi, My name is Nathan D’Souza and I am on the marketing team for Asian Passion Program. Some of my hobbies include running cross country and track and field, and playing video games in my free time. ^^
Hi, My name is Nathan D’Souza and I am on the marketing team for Asian Passion Program. Some of my hobbies include running cross country and track and field, and playing video games in my free time. ^^
Zoe Champ
Marketing Content Creator
Jecca Park
Media Content Creator
My name is Jecca Park and I am a junior from Kansas. I am part of the marketing core team and a tutor for the Asian Passion Program. I enjoy drawing, reading, and playing tennis in my free time.
My name is Jecca Park and I am a junior from Kansas. I am part of the marketing core team and a tutor for the Asian Passion Program. I enjoy drawing, reading, and playing tennis in my free time.
Joanna Ouyang
Media Content Creator
My name is Joanna Ouyang and I am in middle school. I am part of the Marketing Team (is it called marketing) and specialize in graphic design. In my free time, I enjoy reading and swimming.
My name is Joanna Ouyang and I am in middle school. I am part of the Marketing Team (is it called marketing) and specialize in graphic design. In my free time, I enjoy reading and swimming.
Grace Lu
Media Content Creator
Helloo! I am Grace, a student in Vancouver who is proud to partake in a small role in connecting Asian and North American cultures. I love reading, listening to podcasts, watching movies, and snowboarding in the wintertime.
Helloo! I am Grace, a student in Vancouver who is proud to partake in a small role in connecting Asian and North American cultures. I love reading, listening to podcasts, watching movies, and snowboarding in the wintertime.
Caroline Mader
Media Content Creator
I’m Caroline Mader and I’m a sophomore at the International Academy Okma. I’m a member of Asian Passion Program’s marketing team and I’m half Vietnamese, but my birthplace is Singapore.
I’m Caroline Mader and I’m a sophomore at the International Academy Okma. I’m a member of Asian Passion Program’s marketing team and I’m half Vietnamese, but my birthplace is Singapore.
Aryanna Mong
Outreach Coordinator
Amishu Singhi
Outreach Coordinator
Hi! My name is Amishu Singh, I am a sophomore in Michigan at Adams HS. I am the media content creator for APP and in my free time I swim for multiple club teams, and watch Tik-Toks.
Hi! My name is Amishu Singh, I am a sophomore in Michigan at Adams HS. I am the media content creator for APP and in my free time I swim for multiple club teams, and watch Tik-Toks.
Adhvika Mahadevan
Outreach Coordinator
Hi, my name is Adhvika and I’m a junior in highschool. I’m on the APP media team. I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.
Hi, my name is Adhvika and I’m a junior in highschool. I’m on the APP media team. I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.
Erin Chae
Website Manager
Planning
Allyssa Panganiban
Planning Director
Skye Macleod
Planning Coordinator
Hello! My name is Skye MacLeod and I am a junior at Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High school (I'm part of the magnet school). I hope to study economics and history in college and later get my degree in law. I enjoy playing softball, the flute, and the piano in my free time.
Hello! My name is Skye MacLeod and I am a junior at Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High school (I'm part of the magnet school). I hope to study economics and history in college and later get my degree in law. I enjoy playing softball, the flute, and the piano in my free time.
Nehali Patel
Planning Coordinator
Varun Talluri
Planning Coordinator
My name is Varun Talluri and I am a sophomore from Michigan. I am a coordinator on the planning team. I enjoy playing tennis and chess in my free time.
My name is Varun Talluri and I am a sophomore from Michigan. I am a coordinator on the planning team. I enjoy playing tennis and chess in my free time.
Mentorship
Torrie Jacobs
Mentorship Director
My name is Torrie Jacobs, a highschool sophomore from Michigan. I am a member of the APP core team as a mentorship specialist and enjoy drawing, horseback riding, and reading comics in my spare time.
My name is Torrie Jacobs, a highschool sophomore from Michigan. I am a member of the APP core team as a mentorship specialist and enjoy drawing, horseback riding, and reading comics in my spare time.
Franci Chang
Mentor Specialist
Hello! My name is Franci and I am a current sophomore from California with hopes of studying in the field of biological science and pre-medical. My sideline and interest leans towards basketball and traveling.
Hello! My name is Franci and I am a current sophomore from California with hopes of studying in the field of biological science and pre-medical. My sideline and interest leans towards basketball and traveling.
Kevin Guo
Mentor Specialist
Hello! My name is Kevin Guo, and I am a Chinese-American freshman at Cranbrook high school. Currently, I work as a part of the mentorship team for the APP. For fun, I play tennis, hang with friends, and listen to music!
Hello! My name is Kevin Guo, and I am a Chinese-American freshman at Cranbrook high school. Currently, I work as a part of the mentorship team for the APP. For fun, I play tennis, hang with friends, and listen to music!
Tanay Dakarapu
Mentor Specialist
Hello! I am Tanay Dakarapu. I’m from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and I attend the International Academy high school as a sophomore. Here at APP, I am a mentor specialist. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and running.
Hello! I am Tanay Dakarapu. I’m from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and I attend the International Academy high school as a sophomore. Here at APP, I am a mentor specialist. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and running.
Shlokah Sarkar
Mentor Specialist
Hi! My name is Shlokah Sarkar, and I’m in 10th standard. I live in Illinois and am extremely interested in history and politics. During my free time you find listening to music and studying in coffee shops with my friends.
Hi! My name is Shlokah Sarkar, and I’m in 10th standard. I live in Illinois and am extremely interested in history and politics. During my free time you find listening to music and studying in coffee shops with my friends.
Fundraising
Sarah Lowe
Fundraising Coordinator
Hi! My name is Sarah Lowe. I am a freshman at HB Plant High School. I hope to double major in Finance and Mandarin. I enjoy playing soccer and classical guitar in my free time.
Hi! My name is Sarah Lowe. I am a freshman at HB Plant High School. I hope to double major in Finance and Mandarin. I enjoy playing soccer and classical guitar in my free time.
Zoe Li
Fundraising Coordinator
My name is Zoe Li and I am a junior/Year 12 from England. I am a Fundraising Coordinator for APP. I enjoy reading and baking in my free time.
My name is Zoe Li and I am a junior/Year 12 from England. I am a Fundraising Coordinator for APP. I enjoy reading and baking in my free time.
Ritika Nayak
Fundraising Coordinator
I'm Ritika Nayak! I'm 17 years old and from Kent, England. I am part of APP's fundraising team, and hope to do a lot more together in the future. My hobbies include sports, minecraft and k-dramas!
I'm Ritika Nayak! I'm 17 years old and from Kent, England. I am part of APP's fundraising team, and hope to do a lot more together in the future. My hobbies include sports, minecraft and k-dramas!