About Us

Formally established in 2011, DHS AAPIN is an employee association recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. It is a member-supported organization governed by its charter and the Board of Directors.

Our goals are to:

• Provide opportunities for professional development and networking among members.
• Identify and address issues of interest to the DHS AAPI community.
• Support the Department in developing and implementing effective policies and practices to ensure equal opportunity and access for AAPIs in all Departmental activities.
• Serve as a resource for, and a means of communication between, the DHS AAPI community, the Department, and other interested individuals or groups.
  
• AAPIN partners with other DHS employee groups to provide opportunities for professional development and networking among our members.
  

Former Advisory Board Member Hon. Norman Mineta ​at the 2015 DHS AAPIN May Heritage Month event.

Board of Directors (2020-21)

Mai Huynh, President (DHS OIG)
CJ Peterson, Vice President (USCIS)
Kelly Yamada, Treasurer (TSA)
​Mimi Moon, Secretary (USCG)

Bebe Anver, At-Large (USCIS)
Gregory Kim, At-Large (USCG)
Norma Su'a Owens, At-Large (FEMA)

To contact DHS AAPIN, email dhsaapin1@gmail.com.
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Former Boards

DHS AAPIN thanks its former Board members for their outstanding service to DHS and the AAPI community:

Paul Kim, President, 2019-20 (USCIS)
​Sebra Yen, Secretary, 2019-20 (FEMA)
Christine Stevenson, Vice President, 2018-19 (USCIS)
​Melissa Lin, Secretary, 2018-19 (USCIS)
Katy Leung, At-Large, 2018-19 (USCIS)
Mika Okamura, President & At-Large, 2016-18 (USCIS)
Mai Shintani, Vice President, 2017-18 (FEMA)
Jo Montesa, Treasurer, 2017-18 (TSA)
Karl-Eric Lerebours, Secretary, 2017-18 (USCIS)
Norma Washington, At-Large, 2018 (FEMA)
Kevin Chan, Vice President, 2015-17 (USCG)
Katy Leung, At-Large, 2015-17 (USCIS)
Okhee Shim, At-Large, 2015-17 (formerly USCIS)
Darlene Bouma, Founding Member & President, 2014-16 (formerly TSA and NPPD)
Emily Su, Founding Member & Treasurer, 2014-16 (formerly TSA)
Regina McPhie, Vice President, 2013-15 (FEMA)
Capt. John Hariadi, At-Large, 2013-15 (formerly ICE and USCG)
Kin Ma, At-Large, 2013-14 (USCIS, formerly TSA)
Capt. Jason Lyuke, Founding Member & President, 2013-14 (formerly USCG)
​Mimi McEwing, At-Large, 2012-13 (TSA)
Mai Dinh, Founding Member & President, 2011-13 (formerly TSA)
Katrina Bach, Founding Member & Secretary, 2011-13 (HQ)
Pearl Chang, Founding Member & At-Large, 2011-13 (USCIS, ret.)
Maria Miran, Founding Member (USCIS)