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)

Paul Kim, At-Large (USCIS)
Melissa Lin, At-Large (USCIS)
Norma Washington, At-Large (FEMA)

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

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.)
Maria Miran, Founding Member (USCIS)