Network Director

Jack Nguyen is a third-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Originally from Pasadena, California, he completed his B.S. in Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. He is passionate about fostering community and supporting AANHPI voices in medicine through his involvement with APAMSA. He hopes to contribute to initiatives that promote cultural representation, mentorship, and health equity. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and exploring new video games.

Hayoung Ahn is a medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, pursuing a concurrent master’s degree in Education. Originally from New York City, she studied Neuroscience & Psychology at Harvard University, after which she conducted research as a lab manager at the University of Chicago. Simultaneously, she took on several volunteer leadership roles for organizations that promote mental health advocacy and Asian American health. Hayoung hopes to blend her interests in media and creative arts with medicine and education in the future. Outside of school/work, Hayoung enjoys hiking and relaxing in nature, going to concerts, and creating social media content!

Amy Dinh is a third year medical student at California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) in Clovis, California. She was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and later completed her B.S. in Psychobiology from University of California, Los Angeles. She involved herself in AANHPI spaces as a former intern and administrative assistant to the Southeast Asian Campus Learning and Retention (SEA CLEAR) Project at UCLA and in the last two years as a member and as the volunteer coordinator at her local APAMSA chapter, where she organized a community skin care screening event with local dermatologists. In her free time, she enjoys painting, arranging and transcribing music, and baking.

Allan Chen is currently a 3rd year medical student at Duke University School of Medicine. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Duke University in 2021 with a BS in Biology. Since then, he has worked as a medical assistant in orthopedic surgery and completed a Fulbright Scholarship in Mexico. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, baking, watching NFL, music festivals/concerts, and karaoke-ing to Taylor Swift. He hopes to pursue a career in gynecological or surgical oncology and continue his work teaching and working with Hispanic and Asian populations.

James is a second-year medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in Fort Worth, TX. He started in APAMSA as his local chapter President and is now excited to serve y’all as the Internal Medicine Student Representative! What he loves most about APAMSA is finding such a great and supportive community among like-minded students. He is interested in a career in internal medicine or dermatology. Outside of academics, James enjoys playing the violin and tennis, reading, embroidering, and cooking/baking Filipino dishes.

Stefan Wei is currently a 2nd year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. He grew up in Davis, California and graduated from UC Davis in 2022 with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. Since his time as an undergraduate, Stefan has found fulfillment in promoting unity and collaboration within his local AANHPI communities. As a member of the Student Specialty Section, he looks forward to using his previous experiences to create impactful and sustainable structures that will empower students’ professional development all while fostering a supportive culture. Outside of school, he enjoys snowboarding, traveling, cooking, and watching sports (LIGHT THE BEAM).

Daniel is an MSII at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as co-president of his local APAMSA chapter. His academic interests include cancer pain, perioperative medicine, and medical education. Beyond school, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and spending time with his cat (Peanut)!

Nathaniel Padre is a first-year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo. Originally from the Pacific Northwest and a proud Filipino American, he later moved to New York City where he completed his Bachelor’s in Evolutionary Biology and Master’s in Human Nutrition at Columbia University. Prior to medical school, he pursued a career in dance in Los Angeles and participated in medical mission work in the Philippines, experiences that strengthened his commitment to global health equity and serving underserved communities. As a future emergency physician, Nate is passionate about uplifting AANHPI voices and advancing equitable, culturally responsive care. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, Solidcore, playing Pokémon games, and snagging hard-to-get Resys at new restaurants.

Gun Ho Moon is a medical student at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with a passion for psychiatry, palliative care, and narrative medicine. His interests center on neuromodulation and its potential to advance mental health treatment. He is currently involved in a neuromodulation research lab, contributing to papers on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys writing, producing music, and watching boxing.