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Yuming Wu is a third-year medical student at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine.

Raised in West Virginia and rural Missouri, she was often one of the few Asian Americans in her community, an experience that shaped her commitment to AANHPI representation and advocacy. As a medical student, she is dedicated to advocating for AANHPI patients by addressing health disparities such as language barriers and limited access to culturally sensitive care.

She joined APAMSA in 2023 as a local chapter board member and has served as the National Fundraising & Events Director since 2025. Through organizing health fairs, teaching Medical Mandarin, and leading nationwide fundraising projects, her work has further solidified her passion for AANHPI health.

Beyond medicine, she enjoys playing guitar, dancing, listening to music, and exploring new restaurants in Kansas City.

Elizabeth Tran is a Maryland native and a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences, specializing in physiology and neurobiology, and completed a minor in Asian American Studies. During her gap year, she served as an outreach intern with OCA-DC, the local chapter of a national AANHPI advocacy nonprofit organization. In this role, she built relationships with local AANHPI businesses and community organizations to support a health needs assessment.

Her academic interests are closely tied to her commitment to advocacy, community empowerment, and increasing representation in medicine. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys swimming, playing mobile gacha games (especially Honkai: Star Rail), and spending time with her friends and family.

Stephen Lin is a medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM). Born in New York City and raised in Wisconsin, he completed his undergraduate studies at St. Norbert College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Growing up in a non-diverse community and witnessing his family navigate the complexities of the healthcare system while facing a language barrier inspired him to seek a supportive community. He found that sense of belonging in APAMSA during his first year of medical school, where he was able to embrace his identity and celebrate his culture. These experiences motivated him to become more involved with National APAMSA, serving as the Region 1 Director and Membership Vice President these past few years.

As Membership Vice President, Stephen is committed to supporting local APAMSA chapter members by strengthening communication, expanding access to resources, and creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration. He aims to find impactful and sustainable ways to recognize and uplift the important work local chapters are doing within their communities, ensuring their efforts are valued, supported, and amplified at the national level.

Outside of his studies, Stephen enjoys playing volleyball, playing board games, trying new recipes, making music, and spending time with family and friends. He also loves spending time with his cat, Martin (@martin_the_sheriff). He is excited to continue serving as one of the Membership Vice Presidents this year and looks forward to continuing to advocate for AANHPI communities.

Stephanie Ngo is currently a third-year medical student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 2018 with dual bachelor’s degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology in Human Health. She has served on the National Board as a Region VI director for the last two years. She is very excited for the opportunity to work alongside her peers to uphold APAMSA values and build community. Outside of medicine, she loves learning how to sew, cooking Vietnamese foods, immersing herself in video games and cuddling with her @pupperino.pals!

Brandon Park is a medical student in the 6-year BA/MD Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and he is currently serving as the National APAMSA Sponsorship Co-Director. He also was the Sponsorship Co-Director for the past 2 years and served his local APAMSA chapter for the last 6 years. As a member of APAMSA, he eagerly anticipates the upcoming year including expanding APAMSA’s impact, collaborating with various organizations to advocate for the needs of the community, and addressing healthcare disparities. During his free time, he enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, hanging out with friends, and listening to pop and hip-hop music.

Thy Nguyen is an OMS-III at A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)! She did her undergraduate degree in Physiology and Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona, but also has ties with the Midwest, having been born and raised in Minnesota where she lived until the age of 16.

In the past, Thy has had the pleasure of serving on the executive board of UA Pre-Health APAMSA and ATSU-SOMA APAMSA, on top of serving as Region 7 Director and Membership VP (R5/6/7) with National APAMSA. The people she has met in APAMSA have been her “heart and soul for many years of her life.” They have given her grace to grow, and love to thrive – and she will forever cherish the memories she has made with people she regards as second family.

Giving back the love she has received is important to her. As Membership Vice President, Thy aims to honor the AANHPI community by being proactive in building the success of APAMSA’s chapters and supporting different chapters’ members on a personal level. She is excited to work with more people in different parts of our country and learn more about herself along the way. With growth comes new ideas, and hopefully she is able to help nourish these goals with the Membership Branch.

Outside of school and work, she enjoys dancing, going to the gym, hiking, trying new food, listening to music, traveling, playing with her cat Leo, and being with friends and family!

Kelly is a master’s student in history at Oxford and third-year medical student at the Duke University School of Medicine. She is originally from Minnesota, studied biomedical engineering at Columbia University, and spent a gap year before medical school doing computational neuroscience research at Yale. She’s a former National Conference Director and Alumni Director in APAMSA. Her scholarly interests include epilepsy, mental health, and history of medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, hiking, and visiting museums.

Kimsa Nguyen is a medical student at California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees and will be the first in her family to become a physician.Prior to medical school, she earned an MPH in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health from University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health and an undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis in Cell Biology. She is passionate about health equity, social impact, and reproductive justice. She is enthusiastic about working in the intersection of public health and medicine to address health disparities and to engage in meaningful systems-level change to ensure that people can live their best, healthiest lives. Outside of medicine, she loves to spend time in nature, travel, and cook for her loved ones!

Brian Leung is a rising fourth-year osteopathic medical student at Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada. He was born and raised in San Jose, California. He received his Bachelors of Science in Biology and Community Health at Tufts University in Somerville/Medford, Massachusetts. During medical school, Brian completed the San Francisco Chinatown Externship hosted by the Chinese Hospital and the Chinese Community Healthcare Association, where he was able to explore the different medical specialties that served the AANHPI community in San Francisco. He hopes to practice family medicine as a primary care physician after medical school.

In his previous role as Rapid Response Director, Brian led APAMSA’s collaborative advocacy efforts, partnering with NCAPIP and organizations like LMSA, SNMA, and SOMA to address pressing current events. Now, as Advocacy Vice President, he is focused on building an expansive network of physician advocates to champion the AANHPI community and drive awareness of systemic health inequities. During his free time, Brian enjoys cooking, learning new languages, and spending time with his family.

Elizabeth Nguyen is an MS4 at the University of Texas San Antonio Long School of Medicine. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and completed a BS in Biology at Emory University. She began serving APAMSA as the Community Engagement Lead for her local chapter and was the 2025-2026 Community Outreach Director for the National Board. She is now the Health Affairs Vice President on the Executive Board. She is interested in a career in ophthalmology or internal medicine. Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, reading, knitting, and playing tennis.