About this program: The Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) in partnership with the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion (ODAI) and the UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative are pleased to present a forum on AAPI Mental Health Resilience. This event is hosted in conjunction with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a nationwide initiative whose aim is to heighten awareness around digital equity and accessibility for people with disabilities. May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the important contributions, stories, and lived experiences of the AAPI community.

UCSF staff members Diane Ngo and Hoa Su will talk about their mental wellness journeys and the importance of centering access to healthcare and digital equity for the AAPI community. We will also be joined by Dr. Thao Tran, psychiatrist and Medical Director of Chinatown/North Beach Mental Services, a San Francisco Department of Public Health community clinic which provides specialty mental health care to primarily non-English speaking Asian immigrants and refugees.   The session will end with resources and a Q&A.

Accessibility: UCSF welcomes people with disabilities to our events and programs. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Cecile.Puretz@ucsf.edu or call 415-806-7391.

Presenters:

Diane Ngo, MPA, works as a program manager in the Department of Surgery overseeing Surgery's Biostatistics Core and the department's research and space infrastructure. Diane has been at UCSF for 12+ years and 20+ years with the UC system. She is the recipient of UCSF’s 2022 Chancellor Service Award for Exceptional University Service and 2022 Chancellor Diversity Award for Disability Service for her work on the Faces of Ability II campaign. As a polio survivor and an individual living with bipolar disorder, Diane is a lifelong advocate for disability inclusion and mental health awareness. Diane is a proud UCLA Bruin alum and received her Masters in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Hoa Su, MPH is the Program Manager for the National Clinician Consultation Center, a telephonic consultation service for health care providers based at UCSF.  He has over two decades of experience managing health promotion programs for the most marginalized and diverse communities. He is a strong advocate for policies and programs to help end HIV.  He received his Master of Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles. Hoa is also the recipient of the 2022 UCSF Chancellor Award for Public Service. Hoa Su, MPH is the Program Manager for the National Clinician Consultation Center, a telephonic consultation service for health care providers based at UCSF.  He has over two decades of experience managing health promotion programs for the most marginalized and diverse communities. Hoa is the recipient of UCSF's 2022 Chancellor Award for Public Service and is a strong advocate for policies and programs to help end HIV.  He received his Master of Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Thao Tran, MD, is a psychiatrist and the medical director of Chinatown/North Beach Mental Services, a San Francisco Department of Public Health community clinic which provides specialty mental health care to primarily non-English speaking Asian immigrants and refugees.   Dr. Tran is also a volunteer assistant clinical professor in Psychiatry at UCSF School of Medicine.  Her clinical practice and teaching focuses on caring for patients with severe mental illnesses, particularly older adults with complex medical needs. Dr. Tran attended Pomona College and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine before completing her psychiatry residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Co-presenters:

Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA): APASA’s mission is to promote professional and social relations within UCSF, as well as the rich and diverse cultural heritage of all Asian communities. APASA works with other minority organizations to address issues of equality, fair labor practices and diversity at UCSF. Visit the APASA website to learn more.

Office of Disability Access and Inclusion (ODAI): Founded in 2021, the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion ensures that UCSF is an accessible and inclusive environment for people with disabilities to work, learn, visit, and receive healthcare. ODAI provides training, consultations, and programs that heighten awareness around disability, celebrate disability culture and identity, and combat ableism in medical education and healthcare. The Office of Disability Access and Inclusion supports the Office of Diversity and Outreach Anti-Racism Initiative by center people with disabilities who are most impacted by ableism: people of color, LGBTQAI+, transgender and non-binary individuals, female-identified individuals and those who are justice-impacted. Visit the ODAI website to learn more. Sign-up to receive the Disability Allies Newsletter for updates on programs, events, and resources.

UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative: As an organization dedicated to improving health, UCSF has committed itself to dismantling structural racism and the impact of bias. Our mission is to build and nurture diverse health care and science leaders, provide the highest quality of care to all of our patients, and live the full meaning of our Principles of Community and PRIDE Values. To achieve a community defined by these values, we have launched the UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative, partnering with leaders across campus and UCSF Health. Our anti-racism efforts are focused on seven major areas of work, which comprise the seven pillars of the initiative. Learn more about the initiative here and sign up for the Matter Is the Minimum Newsletter for the latest anti-racism efforts at UCSF.