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Staff

 

Cindy Ng

Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Asian American Activities Center

Since joining the A³C staff in 1991, Cindy has worked with faculty, staff and alumni to build community and to create programming and opportunities that support students in their academic and co-curricular endeavors. Cindy works with students on programming, leadership development, and advising and  collaborates with campus partners to ensure that the needs of students are met. Cindy also serves on various University committees. Cindy is a longtime Alameda resident who graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Math. Prior to coming to Stanford, she spent time in New York working as a speechwriter for David N. Dinkins who became the first African American Mayor in New York City.

Office Hours: Mondays 10AM-12Noon; Thursday 2-4PM or by appointment

Jerald Adamos

Assistant Dean of Students and Associate Director of the Asian American Activities Center

Jerald joined the A³C staff in 2012 and works closely with the A³C student staff to coordinate center programs and major events. He also collaborates with staff in other university departments to develop joint programs to bring awareness of campus resources to students and serves as an advisor to the many student groups that identify with the center. Jerald is from San Diego, CA but grew up throughout Southern California and received a BA in English Education and a MS in Higher Education from the California State University. Prior to coming to Stanford, he worked in student leadership development, multicultural education, and Greek affairs in Southern California and worked with Fraternity & Sorority Life and the Row in Residential Education here at Stanford.

Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:30-3:30PM; Wednesday 10:30AM-12:30PM or by appointment

Calvin Miaw

Graduate Student in Residence for Undergraduate Research Support

Calvin Miaw ’03, has returned to Stanford as a second year PhD candidate in Modern Thought and Literature and his research interests are U.S. social movements and political thought. He has joined the A3C staff as our Graduate Student in Residence for Undergraduate Research.  Calvin’s role will be to serve as a mentor and coach to undergraduates to support and encourage undergraduate research.  He is available for one-on-one advising and to assist with all aspects of research and fellowship applications. 

From the Chappell Lougee application to Haas Summer Fellowships, Calvin is available to help with everything from framing a research question to writing the grant or fellowship application. Calvin was an undergraduate at Stanford and is very familiar with all the funding opportunities and resources. If you are interested in getting funded for summer projects or independent research come talk to Calvin.

Office Hours: Mondays 3:30-6PM or by appointment

Tiffany Cao '16

iLive Coordinator

Major: International Relations
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Why you joined the A³C: To explore my Asian identity. 
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Psych Well-being perspectives on campus - Asian American focus with Kathy & Oliver.
One thing you love about Stanford: My freshman dorm fam.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Sleep = good for your health. 9 hours!

Ray Chen '16

Publicity Coordinator

Major: Humany Biology
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Why you joined the A³C: To help support the center that makes the vibrant API community here possible
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Alternative Spring Break
One thing you love about Stanford: The food
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Davis Chhoa '18

Major Events Coordinator

Major: Biology
Hometown: Carrollton, TX
Why you joined the A³C: Interest in API community and API issues
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Alternative Spring Break (ASB)
One thing you love about Stanford: Awesome people
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Never give up and remember that there's no single path to achieve.

John Michael Ferrer '16

Digital & Social Media Manager

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Why you joined the A³C: To get deeply involved in a personally relevant/important community at Stanford
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Take a happy class or one reflecting your creative interest.
One thing you love about Stanford: I made amazing friends here!
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Academics may be important, but take care of your and have fun too!

Hillary Hermawan '19

Frosh Intern

Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Hacienda Heights, CA
Why you joined the A³C: To find a family and home away from home and to help others do the same
One thing you love about Stanford: The free stuff
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Flive, flaugh, flove #FloMo

Lilian Kong '18

Asian American Studies Liaison

Office hours held in Couchroom: Fridays 3-4:30PM or by appointment

Major: East Asian Studies
Hometown: Rhode Island
Why you joined the A³C: To bond with beautiful people who are passionate about Asian American issues and learn how to create a community.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Freshman should be in the perfection that is SLE.
One thing you love about Stanford: The people, the weather (more than I thought I would), the libraries
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Learn to havea  balance between hardcore ambition and the ability to take things easy.  This may take some time.  I'm still developing this skill.

Amy Kouch '19

Frosh Intern

Major: Amy Kouch 
Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
Why you joined the A³C: I want to make a difference in and be a part of the Asian American community at Stanford.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Self-theories
One thing you love about Stanford: I love the people.  I am surrounded by such passionate, inspiring, and diverse students and faculty members, and I have never felt more motivated.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Don't be afraid to meet people! You never know what kind of friendships and adventures it may lead to, whether it be spontaneous nights of angry pre-meds twerking or long deep talks about what flavor of ice cream you'd be.

Stefanie Ky '19

Frosh Intern

Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Holland, MI
Why you joined the A³C: I wanted to learn more about and be more actively involved with th API community
One thing you love about Stanford: Good people, good weather, good aesthetic, Hillary Hermawan <3
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: If you think you can, you can.

Vy Le '16

 

Asian American Sib (AASIB) Coordinator

Major: Anthropology and Biology Minor
Hometown: Portland, OR
Why you joined the A³C: I wanted to get involved and learn more about the Asian American community on campus.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Initiate an independent reserach project through a UAR grant, particapating in one of many Haas Public Service Fellowships (sorry I can't just choose one!)
One thing you love about Stanford: There's such a strong focus on creating and maintaining a supportive residential community in the dorms and houses across campus.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: There isn't a single "Stanford" experience.  Try new things, make mistakes, pursue what you live, and create your very own "Stanford".

Jonathan Mao '17

Administrative Associate

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Holland, MI
Why you joined the A³C: To be a part of the amazing community! 
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Dance!
One thing you love about Stanford: There's never a boring day; there's always something to do, new people to meet, and new places to explore.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Your time here will fly by. Spend that time doing things you love rather than things you don't enjoy, but feel obligated to do.

Rachelle Pabalan '19

Frosh Intern

Major: Sybolic Systems or Computer Science & Linguistics
Hometown: Oakdale, CA
Why you joined the A³C: The vibrant Asian American culture at Stanford is what convinced me to commit to Stanford, so I wanted to contribute to that.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Social dance, Alternative Spring Break (ASB)
One thing you love about Stanford: It's in the BAE Area!
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Don't feel guilty doing what's best for yourself =)

Annie Phan '16

 

Facilities Manager

Major: Comparative Studies of Race & Ethnicity/ English

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why you joined the A³C: To get to know Stanford's API community from a broad perspective.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Education 101
One thing you love about Stanford: The abundance of kindness and strenght in so many diverse communities!
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: YOur time at Stanford goes by quickly, so take time each day to be kind and to be grateful for the kindness others share with you.

Dee Dee Thao '18

 

Speaker Series Coordinator

Major: Economics
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Why you joined the A³C: For (platonic) love, leadership, and life skills.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Asian American Issues ASB
One thing you love about Stanford: Sometimes I think, "Why are people here so nice? I'm scared."
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you here, but don't forget to take time for yourself and breathe a little. Love yourself in order to love others. 

Peto Thompson '19

Frosh Intern

Major: Undecided
Hometown: Dover, NH
Why you joined the A³C: To give back to the Asian American community 
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Abroad trip to Florence.
One thing you love about Stanford: The people!
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Get to know anyone you can.

Gaozong Vang '16

Community Building Coordinator

Major: Product Design
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Why you joined the A³C: The A³C has provide the resources for me to find community and explore my interests at Stanford. I am constantly growing under the mentorship of the center and care a lot about the resource that the A³C provides for the greater Stanford community. 
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Apply for a Bing Overseas Studies Program! It will be a perspective changing experience.
One thing you love about Stanford: I love the free Marguerite buses.  They are very convenient and can take you many places.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Take a walk when you are feeling bogged down.  This can help clear your head and you get to enjoy the beautiful campus you live on.

Jimmy Vang '18

Speaker Series Coordinator

Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Why you joined the A³C: To learn more about Asian American issues and become involved with the community.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Any class with Scott McKeon.
One thing you love about Stanford: The amazing people & abundance of resources.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Take the time to get to know people.

Mai Ka Vang '17

Administrative Associate

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Why you joined the A³C: As a sophomore, I joined the A3C to learn about various issues affecting the API community and to become a better advocate for our community.  As a junior, I continue to be involved in the A3C for the same reasons, but I also want to uplift student voices and engage in transformative work that addresses concerns of the the API community on campus.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Introduction to Social Psychology!
One thing you love about Stanford: I love that I have been provided with so many opportunities to meet and build relationships with people.  I have met some of my greatest friends here.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Your stories and struggles are all valid, so don't be afraid to reach out to toerhs and ask for help.

Disney Vorng '18

Database Manager

Major: Human Biology
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Why you joined the A³C: To gain a sense of community, awareness of my identity, and advocacy for the Asian American community inside and outside of Stanford.
One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Growing Up Bilingual
One thing you love about Stanford: The diverse perspectives of the many people you'll meet here.
Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: Don't limit yourself to standards or expectations. Go on your own pace and figure out what works best for you.

Linda Xiong '17

Grad Life Coordinator

Major: Human Biology

Hometown: Merced, CA
Why you joined the A³C: I joined the A3C because Jerald and Cindy make me happy... And because the A3C provides me with the space and resources to explore my interest in mental health and wellness, enhance my programming skills, and build community with my colleagues.
One thing you love about Stanford: I love that I'm not the only person riding the struggle bus at Stanford. In that sense, I was able to build many deep relationships with friends who could resonate with my struggles, or my [cultural] experiences, or simply my love for country music. (I absolutely love the campus at night)
One class/ program to participate in before leaving Stanford: LEAD -- Leading through Education, Activism, and Diversity. For more information, ask Jerald or Cindy (:
Advice to frosh/ anyone on campus: "Be who YOU are and say what YOU feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." <3 Dr.Seuss

Johnny Xu '17

Asian American Interactive Mentoring (AIM) Coordinator

Major: Human Biology

Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Why you joined the A³C: In order to be a part of the Stanford API community and to contribute to it
One thing you love about Stanford: I love how some people light campfires under balconies and then go on to sit on the balcony.
One class/ program to participate in before leaving Stanford: Take an education class!
Advice to frosh/ anyone on campus: Talk to professors