Asian & Pacific Islander Council

At APIC, we celebrate the rich diversity of our community, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. Together these stories form a collective voice, amplifying our shared commitment to unity, advocacy, and empowerment.

Our Mission

• Create community through promoting social and cultural awareness of the different API groups on campus and community.
• Be a resource and advisory body for API individuals and groups to create and maintain an organized structure that promotes community and addresses individual, group and university needs.
• Enhance the educational opportunities of API students, faculty and staff through the promotion of API events on campus and through attendance at annual API conferences.

2024-2025 Officers

President: William Nitzky, Anthropology Department

Vice President: Tang Lor, Curriculum Services

Secretary: Sue Vang, Associated Students

Treasurer: Yeng Vang, WellCat Services

Events Coordinator: Mai K. Her, Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American Resource Center

Faculty Liaison: Chunyan Echo Song, Sociology Department

Membership Coordinator: Judy Hamamoto, History Department

Student Liaisons: Emily Yin and Kennie Sredanovich

Note: This feed show events two weeks out from the current date. See all APIDA events on CatsConnect.(opens in new window)

APIC can help spread the word about your API events to reach a broader audience!

• Use hashtag combination: #apiunity #chicostatediversity #chicoapic
• Tag APIC on Instagram and Facebook using @chicoapic