Presented by Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) at UCSF,  join us for an inspiring hour of community storytelling featuring powerful, personal narratives from Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voices. This panel brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds to share stories of identity, resilience, joy, and belonging—offering a glimpse into the lived experiences that shape our AANHPI communities. Through storytelling, we honor our histories, build connection, and celebrate the richness of our cultures.

Panelists:

Tone Va'i, LCSW - Mental Health Consultant and Clinician, Samoan Community Development Center

Patsy Tito, PhD - Executive Director, Samoan Community Development Center

Marilyn Wong, MD, MPH, Co-Founder, AAPI Health Research Group

Mario de Mira - Assistant Director of Operations and Programs, SOMA Pilipinas

Amy Tang, MD - Director of Immigrant Health, North East Medical Services (NEMS)

This event is available in-person and online. We welcome all members of the university to participate our event.  Please register in advance. 

Register here: https://forms.gle/cEZq1Tw1K3kQwSMf7

UCSF welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities, to our events. To request a reasonable accommodation for this event, please contact apasa@ucsf.edu as soon as possible.

UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas. Views and opinions of guest speakers on campus are their own and may not reflect the perspective of the University.