Meet the Team

Jane Hsu Southwick (she/her)

Title: Adjunct Career Counselor and Instructor & AAPILD Co-Coordinate
Ethnic Affinity: Taiwanese
AAPI Inspiration: As a new adjunct counselor, I feel so grateful to have the chance to collaborate with AAPI student leaders the past two years. Through their ideas and energy, I’m learning all the time about how to build an inclusive and supportive community at CSM, and also have a lot of fun!
Other Interests: Hanging out with my husband and three kids, camping, hiking, biking, being outside, needlepoint, rom-coms, cooking and eating good food!

Sharon Quach (she/her)

Title: Transfer Counselor & AAPILD Co-Coordinator
Ethnic Affinity: Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese
AAPI Inspiration: As the Transfer Counselor, I am grateful for the opportunity to cross-collaborate with AAPI student leaders through my journey at CSM. Through our cultural identity development activities and AAPI event planning I’ve had the opportunity to learn best practice in creating an inclusive space for our students on campus.
Other Interests: Yoga, pickleball, traveling, trying new food spots, gardening, checking out new cafes

Irvin Poon (he/him)

Title: Adjunct General Counselor & AAPILD Co-Coordinator
Ethnic Affinity: Chinese American
AAPI Inspiration: Working with AAPI students has always been an opportunity for me to give back and strengthen a community I align with. I'm passionate about providing our AAPI peer mentors a college experience they can always remember and cherish. Lastly, this work inspires me to continue learning and growing so that I can always be the best counselor I can be.
Other Interests: All things sports. I am a huge sports nerd so I am always open to talking about sports. Go Warriors, Giants, and Niners! You can find me at the buffet line because I LOVE to eat. I also enjoy traveling, cooking, working out, and occasionally playing games.

Sherry Liuli (she/her)

Ethnic Affinity: Chinese American
AAPI Inspiration: Through the AAPILD program, I met amazing people and shared so many exciting experiences! As a mentor, I want to help create the same welcoming and engaging atmosphere for future AAPILD members, and to continue participating in the community.
Other Interests: Watching tv shows, singing/listening to music, baking/cooking, playing NYT games, going to the gym

Alyssa Jose (she/her)

Ethnic Affinity: Filipino American
AAPI Inspiration: Being a part of AAPILD means I get to give back to the community that supported me and made me feel seen. I hope to be someone students can relate and turn to. I will make sure all feel motivated, valued, and that they truly belong! :D
Other Interests: Spending time with family and friends, listening to music and singing, watching Youtube/Tiktok/TV, exploring new matcha spots, Roblox!!!!

Samlaureese Perales (she/her)

Ethnic Affinity: Filipino Chinese
AAPI Inspiration: I get to make others feel seen and supported by our community just like how the previous peer mentors did.
Other Interests: Pottery, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, going to the beach, cooking

Jake Sakamoto (he/him)

Ethnic Affinity: Taiwanese
AAPI Inspiration: I really liked the laid back atmosphere where I could vibe and talk with others from a similar background. This year, I would love to work on more events and connect with more students!
Other Interests: Piano, anime, basketball, listening to Jpop, hanging out with friends, working on random technical projects :)

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