Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Development Program (AAPILD)

Meet the Team

Staff

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.

Peer Mentors

Seth Nocos

Ethnic Affinity: Filipino
AAPI Inspiration: AAPILD has helped me cultivate a strong leadership ability while simultaneously allowing me to foster a better appreciation of my culture. I want to inspire other students in the same way my peer mentors helped me last year.
Other Interests: Playing guitar, singing, theatre, and tennis

Nick Au

Ethnic Affinity: Chinese Filipino
AAPI Inspiration: AAPILD gave me a community to lean on after starting the next chapter of my life in college. Now, I hope to give back and be someone others can rely on for support and conversation!
Other Interests:Playing baseball & videogames, billiards, hanging out with friends, chilling with my dogs

Evan Katsuyama

Ethnic Affinity: Chinese Japanese American
AAPI Inspiration: I want to help others feel more confident of their own cultural background and support them in any way I can. I also want to continue creating a safe environment where people can find a sense of community.
Other Interests: Tennis, Basketball, eating food, videogames, hiking, etc.

Flex Day (No Classes)
October 7, 2026

Veterans Holiday Weekend
November 7-9, 2026

Thanksgiving Weekend
November 26-29, 2026

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