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Hi! I’m David Chanju Kim, a medical and MPH student at UCLA and a member of APAMSA’s National Mental Health Committee. My passion for health equity is deeply personal—my father’s struggle to access life-saving care before receiving a heart transplant shaped my commitment to advocating for underserved Asian American communities. My research focuses on mental health disparities, culturally competent care, and access barriers among immigrant populations. Through APAMSA, I hope to help break stigma, elevate community voices, and advance policies that lead to lasting change.

Kevin Lim is a rising M3 from Drexel University College of Medicine. Kevin enjoys cooking and basketball, so during his free time you will likely find him cheffing it up either in the kitchen or on the court.

Jennifer Huynh is a second-year medical student at McGovern Medical School. She earned her B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA, where she was actively engaged in initiatives promoting hepatitis B awareness, nutrition education, and care for older adults. At McGovern, she continues to pursue these passions by volunteering with organizations in Houston, TX that advance AANHPI health. Beyond her academic and clinical interests, she enjoys crocheting, reading mystery/thriller books, and gardening.

Alex Rizaldi is medical student at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a first-generation Indonesian American from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and earned her BA in Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. Alex served as the Mentorship Chair of her local APAMSA chapter and is excited to join the national board as a member of the HEAL Summit Committee.

Outside of school, Alex works as an EMT and medical interpreter at a free clinic in Philadelphia. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Baltimore’s food scene, trying new recipes, and spending time outdoors.

Hi everyone, my name is Anh! I’m a third-year medical student at GW, and I am absolutely thrilled to be contributing as a committee member for the newly expanded HEAL Summit! I have deep roots in community-centered change, and it has always been a passion of mine to further address health disparities on a broader, more impactful scale. I’m incredibly excited to help make this summit a truly transformative experience for every single attendee!

Kevin Shi is currently a third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston, TX. He completed his B.S.A in Biochemistry at UT Austin. He was the co-president of his local chapter and now serves on the HEAL Summit Committee. He is interested in internal medicine and is passionate about APAMSA’s Hepatitis Initiative.

Hi everyone my name is Karen Jiang and I’m a rising third year medical student at RVUCOM Colorado. I’m originally from Los Angeles, CA and got my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University. After getting my RN license, I moved to CO for medical school. I was a first year representative and President for my school’s APAMSA chapter. Looking forward to meeting everyone and serving on the HEAL committee 🙂

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!