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\"Annual<\/a>As we enter a new season and approach the holidays, APAN is also celebrating a fresh start! Along with our transition to our new name, the Asian Pacific Alumni Network (APAN), we\u2019ve given our website a refresh. Come check it out<\/a> and see what\u2019s new!<\/p>\n

To reflect upon all that we achieved last year, take a look through our 2025-2026 Annual Report<\/a>. The report highlights the work we’ve done, from supporting talented students to holding events across the country to forming our new Impact Committee.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continued support! We can\u2019t wait to see what the future holds for APAN as we grow this incredible community together.<\/p>\n

Wahoowa!
\nRandy Wong (Arch<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201982)<\/strong>, APAN Chair<\/p>\n

2026-2027 Board of Directors<\/span><\/h2>\n

Randy Wong (Arch<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201982), Chair
\nCurtis Lu (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201986), Vice Chair \/ Treasurer
\nSuji Kang (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201996), Secretary
\nAlex Chiou (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201911, Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201911), Member
\nSanjeev Kumar (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201923, Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201923), Impact Committee
\nAdam Luo (Grad<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201920), Professional Network Committee
\nJoyce Li (Engr<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201903), Scholarship Committee
\nJason Tan (Darden<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201925), Engagement Committee
\nAlex White (Engr<\/abbr>\u00a0class of <\/span>\u201923), Member-Elect
\nAngela Chen (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201929), Student Representative
\nGaneev Kaur (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201927), Student Representative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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