MEET THE EBOARD
ELIZABETH NUTH
Co-President
She/Her | ‘23 | Psychology Major, Sociology minor
Elizabeth is a first-generation Cambodian-American from Dallas, Texas. In addition to ASA, Elizabeth is a research assistant for two psychology related labs. Post-graduation, Elizabeth hopes to attend graduate school for counseling and become a child-psychologist. For fun, Elizabeth enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and long drives. She also loves organizing anything and everything.
BECKY YU
Co-President
She/Her | ‘23 | Anthropology Major, Psychology Minor
​Becky is a first-generation college student, second-generation Chinese-American from Bandon, Oregon. On campus, she is a Help Desk Assistant in the Campus Center. Outside of classes, she loves going to Costco, watching Tik Toks, or snacking on cheese, despite being lactose intolerant.
KAYLA THOMPSON
Co-President
She/Her | ‘23 | Computer Science and French Major
Kayla is a first generation, half-Black, and half-Filipina student from Claymont, Delaware. With a multiracial background, Kayla appreciates conversations that focus on Asian and mixed race identities, and how to embrace them.
During school, she works as a THRIVE mentor and participates in Choom Boom and Anime Club when she is not busy studying with friends. Outside of school, she loves to learn languages and spend time with her mom during her spare time.
Favorite Asian Meal/Comfort Food: My mom’s pancit and lumpia
KAYLA THOMPSON
Co-President
She/Her | ‘23 | Computer Science and French Major
Kayla is a first generation, half-Black, and half-Filipina student from Claymont, Delaware. With a multiracial background, Kayla appreciates conversations that focus on Asian and mixed race identities, and how to embrace them.
During school, she works as a THRIVE mentor and participates in Choom Boom and Anime Club when she is not busy studying with friends. Outside of school, she loves to learn languages and spend time with her mom during her spare time.
Favorite Asian Meal/Comfort Food: My mom’s pancit and lumpia
ISHANA BABOO
Secretary
She/Her | ‘25 | Biology
Hi! I’m Ishana, a first-generation Indian-American from Bryn Mawr, PA. I intend on being a Biology major, as I hope to attend medical school post-graduation. On campus, I participate in the VITA tax club, Pre-Health Society, and am one of the co-presidents of the Bollywood fusion dance group Afreen! In my spare time, I like to draw and sell my work on Instagram through my small business (self plug: it’s @she.drew.it, go follow me!), do henna on myself and my friends, and watch Bollywood movies! I look forward to getting to know everyone and take ASA a step further!
GILLYOUNG KOH
Events and Outreach Coordinator
She/Her | '24 | Biochemistry
Gillyoung is a second-generation Korean American from Broomall, Pennsylvania (about 5 miles away from BMC). She enjoys connecting with people and participating in conversations about Asian culture and identity. On campus, she is a part of VITA, KSA, and the Bi-Co Orchestra. When she is not studying or in class, you can find her either walking in the labyrinth, napping in the Park building (the sofas in the Makerspace area are very comfy), or spending time with her friends.
LILY Li
Social Media Publicity Chair
She/Her | ‘23 | Physics and Math Double Major
Lily is an international student from Nanjing, China. She has lived in Charlottesville, VA for high school. She loves Physics and is currently a tutor and also a research assistant at BMC Plasma Lab. After graduation, she wants to pursue higher degrees and continues to work in research labs. In free time, Lily loves watching TV shows and movies. She is also a huge anime fan and love talking with people about them!
AMUTHINI ARIVAZHAGAN
Website Publicity Chair
she/her | ‘25 | Psychology and Economics
Amuthini Arivazhagan is a first-gen South Indian from Ellicott City, Maryland. Having lived in Chennai, India for over 5 years, Amuthini has had the chance to learn and appreciate her tamil heritage through her family and friends there. Aside from loving Anirudh's and AR Rahman's music, she listens to a lot of Seventeen, Chloe x Halle, Rina Sawayama, and Korean drama osts. At Bryn Mawr, Amuthini spends a lot of time procrastinating on homework, volunteering at VITA, and taking naps that are way too long. She is super passionate about exploring intersectionality within the Asian community and the importance of inclusion and representation in Western media. Amuthini loves to read Asian historical fiction (Pachinko is one of her favs), bake only cookies or brownies, and take walks at 1 am or later.
MELANIE SUNG-CLARKE
Senior Advisory Board
She/her | ‘23 | Anthropology Major, Psychology Minor
Melanie is a 4th generation Chinese American adopted from China, but grew up in Singapore, but is not actually a Singaporean citizen ...it's complicated. If confused, you can ask her about it and she will try giving you a long explanation that may or may not help. Her hobbies are wood and clay sculpting, listening to music, and –if COVID didn't suck so much –doing martial arts.
KASS ZHANG
Senior Advisory Board
she/her | ‘23 | Biology Major, Anthropology Minor
Kass is a second generation Chinese American from Havertown, PA. They’re excited to engage with ASA again and connect with peers through their rich culture and heritage <3 In addition to ASA, they're involved with the Health Center Advisory Board, Peer Health & Wellness Educators, and a clarinet quartet. Post-graduation, Kass hopes to pursue medical school and eventually work with and help children. When not working on lab assignments, Kass loves sketching and facetiming their siblings.
WENDY QU
Senior Advisory Board
she/her | ‘23 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Wendy is a first-generation Chinese American from Manhasset, NY. On campus, she is involved with Mei Traditional Chinese Dance Club and Bryn Mawr College EMS. She is also a member of the Health Center Advisory Board SGA committee. Off campus, she also volunteers at local ambulance company, Narberth Ambulance, as a volunteer EMT. Post-graduation, Wendy hopes to attend medical school and become a physician. For fun, Wendy loves to spend time with and cook for family and friends. She also loves to listen to a wide array of genres of music, and spend time in nature.
