Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Association

The NOCCCD Asian Pacific Islander Desi American mission is to advocate for the APIDA community by increasing awareness of APIDA issues and educating the campus community on issues centered around or related to our communities. APIDA supports events and resources for Cypress College, Fullerton College and North Orange Continuing Education.

NOCCCD APIDA (Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Association) is open to any NOCCCD faculty or staff member who is interested in furthering their understanding of the Asian Pacific Islander cultures represented on campus. Membership fee is $100 annually. The membership fee funds the annual APIDA scholarships awarded to one student from each of the NOCCCD campuses: Cypress, Fullerton, and NOCE. For more information, visit the Fullerton College NOCCCD APIDA faculty and staff association webpage.

APIDA Membership Form

Organization Resources

Executive Board
PositionMemberInstitution
PresidentJeannie MitschCypress College
Vice PresidentRenay Laguana-FerinacCypress College
Bylaws ChairMarwin LuminariasFullerton College
SecretaryBrittany HamerCypress College
TreasurerKevin TranFullerton College
CommunicationsMarcie KawagawaCypress College
District WebsiteMarwin LuminariasFullerton College
Cypress College LiaisonTBDCypress College
Fullerton College LiaisonNaomi AbesamisFullerton College
NOCE LiaisonKhanh NinhNOCE
Social MediaKendrick KimFullerton College
Scholarship CoordinatorThydan HuynhFullerton College
Scholarship CommitteeSarah Coburn
MyMy Lam
Denise Vo
Cypress College
Scholarship CommitteeThydan HuynhFullerton College
Scholarship CommitteeKhanh Ninh
Michelle Tee  
NOCE

The APIDA faculty and staff association seeks to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the spirit of APIDA by achieving academic excellence and demonstrating personal commitment and dedicated service to their community. The APIDA scholarship awards $300 to a currently enrolled student in any field at each of the NOCCCD campuses. APIDA Scholarship Information