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Kamusta! I’m Reina, and I’m thrilled to join APAMSA’s Health Equity Committee this year. During my gap year in dementia care and research, I’ve seen how chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, impact cognition and aging in AANHPI communities. I’m passionate about tackling these comorbidities through advocacy and preventative care to empower our communities and improve daily quality of life. When I’m not thinking about the brain, I enjoy singing, curating playlists, and doing skincare.

Amber Chan is a rising fourth-year medical student at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, pursuing an MBA alongside fourth year rotations. She is from New Jersey and graduated from Northeastern University in 2022 with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Business Administration. She plans to apply OB/GYN for residency with an interest in pursuing urogynecology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, attending music festivals, skiing, trivia, and exploring new restaurants & cafes.

Hi everyone, my name is Jon, and I’m a fourth-year medical student at UCSF. I’m excited to serve on the Health Equity Committee for National APAMSA for the 2025–2026 term. I’m passionate about advancing health equity through community-driven, culturally responsive advocacy, particularly in addressing barriers to care affecting underserved AANHPI communities. I’m looking forward to collaborating with you all this year!

My name is William Wang, and I am a second-year medical student at the Keck School of Medicine as part of the USC-Caltech MD-PhD program. I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Computational Biology and M.S. in Bioengineering. Throughout my studies, I’ve explored a diversity of research ranging from genetics and computational genomics, nanotechnology, and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. In my free time, I enjoy working out, social dancing, cooking, and music. I’m excited to advocate for the AANHPI community and serve on the community outreach committee!

Sandy Zeng is an MS1 and president of her local APAMSA chapter at Penn State College of Medicine. Outside of medicine, she loves to dance (ballet and salsa), cook, and read.

Ting Shi is a first-year medical student at the Warren Alpert Medical School. Before medical school, he worked as a pediatric medical assistant and volunteered at free clinics. Ting is currently interested in radiology and community health, and is excited to be a part of APAMSA’s community outreach! In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and basketball.

Michael is a MS2 at Baylor College of Medicine. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in History of Science and spent a gap year at the University of Washington working on climate change and One Health initiatives. He is interested in a career in an IM subspecialty. Outside of medicine, Michael likes to go on long runs & bike rides, try new coffee shops, and check out Houston’s amazing cultural scene.

Hi everyone! My name is Krystle. I’m a first-generation Filipino American passionate about health equity, education, and advocacy. In my free time, I love to explore new food places (I’m a huge foodie), bake, cook, sing, and explore nature, especially taking walks on the beach and hikes. I’m honored to be a part of the Health Affairs Committee-Cancer Initiative. I’m looking forward to working with an incredible group of people as part of the national board to make a lasting impact on our AANHPI community.

Hello, my name is Christine Jang and I am currently a medical student attending Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. I am very excited to be part of the APAMSA Health Affairs Cancer Initiative Committee this year! I am passionate about raising cancer awareness and prevention and hope to bring national awareness about risk factors as well as advocate for cancer prevention through earlier screening and education.

My name is Annie Martino, and I am a fourth year medical student at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. I am from West Chester, Pennsylvania, which is just outside Philadelphia. I went to the University of Notre Dame for college, Go Irish! I love traveling, trying new food, and anything pink!