Mentoring Program Alumni

The DHS AAPIN Mentoring Program has been a cornerstone of the organization since its first class in 2012-13. The program supports the organization's mission to foster professional development and networking among its members. 

DHS AAPIN would like to thank all program participants for their dedication, time, and effort to making the program a success. DHS AAPIN appreciates the feedback participants have shared over the years and hopes to continue improving the program for future mentors and mentees to come.

The AAPIN mentoring program gave me a fresh perspective on DHS. It made me realize how expansive our Department is but, despite the many areas in which we work, how everyone is ready and willing to help each other.
-- Melissa Lin, Mentee Class of 2013

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Words of Wisdom

The following are some of the best takeaways mentees reported after concluding their mentoring experience:

• Don't be too humble. You can't always assume that your good work is being noticed or is noticed by the right people. Definitely don't brag or over-exaggerate your work, but also don't shy away from taking credit where it's due.
• Be nice to everyone. You'll be surprised at how small your sphere of work is. Your intern might one day be among your leadership. It pays to take the time to treat everyone equally and with respect.
  

Are you a former mentee who'd like to share some impactful words of wisdom you learned while participating in the DHS AAPIN Mentoring Program? Contact us!

Class of 2014-15

Mentors

• Mai Dinh, former TSA
• Swarti Ramdewar-Kumar, USCIS
• Emily Su, TSA
• Susan Tashiro, TSA
• RDML Joseph Vojvodich, USCG

Mentees

• Kevin Chan, USCG
• James Lee, USCIS
• Jennifer Lee, USCIS
• Reena Parikh, USCIS
• Brian Tokiyama, USCIS