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.

Current and former Board Members with former Advisory Board Member Hon. Norman Mineta
​at the 2015 DHS AAPIN May Heritage Month event.

Board of Directors (2017-18)

Mika Okamura, President (USCIS)
Mai Shintani, Vice President (FEMA)
Karl Lerebours, Secretary (USCIS)
Jo Montesa, Treasurer (TSA)

Marissa Kelpin, At-Large (USCIS)
Paul Kim, At-Large (USCIS)
Melissa Lin, At-Large (USCIS)

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:

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 (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.)