AAPI LEAD
Asian American & Pacific Islander
Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy & Diversity
Asian American & Pacific Islander
Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy & Diversity
Asian American & Pacific Islander (Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy & Diversity) brings together AAPI students who want to build community, develop leadership skills, and make an impact on campus. Through mentorship, events, and collaboration, students strengthen both their cultural identity and leadership experience at Laney College.

AAPI Lead Office
(510) 464-3203
Co-Coordinator/Counselor
Cynthia Taing
ctaing@peralta.edu
Co-Coordinator/Counselor
Minh An Nguyen
manguyen@peralta.edu
Staff Assistant
Huizhen (Joan) Su
(510) 464-3203
hsu@peralta.edu
Location
Student Center, 4th Floor
AAPI LEAD Office Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
9:30am – 3:00pm
10/20/26 at 12:30pm - 02:30pm | Laney Bistro
Join AAPI LEAD students from across the Peralta Colleges for the PCCD AAPI LEAD Fall Kickoff: Boba Bash!
Meet fellow students, connect with the AAPI LEAD community, enjoy boba and join the costume competition.
Tuesday, October 20
12:30–2:30 p.m.
Laney College Bistro
All Peralta AAPI LEAD students are invited!
11/06/26 at 08:30am - 03:30pm | UC Davis
Join AAPI LEAD for a day trip to UC Davis! Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus, explore UC Davis and learn more about transfer opportunities.
Friday, November 6
Meet at Laney College by 7 a.m.
UC Davis Tour: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lunch provided
Students should register for the UC Davis event and complete a UC TAP account before attending.
Interested in connecting with other AAPI students and becoming part of the AAPI LEAD community?
AAPI LEAD offers opportunities to:
Whether you're looking for community, support, leadership opportunities or just a place to connect, we'd love to hear from you.