Edgewood College Asian Student Association - ASA

As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to an end, together we must support and take action for our Black brothers and sisters. From small acts like speaking out against our friends and family who make racist comments or educating ourselves about our history in America, let's come together in solidarity to further create a more just and compassionate world.

Here is a resource that has a list of some ways we can take action: https://medium.com/awaken-blog/20-allyship-actions-for-asians-to-show-up-for-the-black-community-right-now-464e5689cf3e

✨CRAZY RICH ASIANS!✨

Get to know your ASA reps!

PRESIDENT: Jenny Kim

Hi everyone! My name is Jenny Kim and I’m the President of ASA. I’m originally from the island of Guam and I came to Madison in 2016. I am currently a junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Besides being President of ASA, I’m an RA and I’m involved with Dominican Life. I also hold several work study positions which include being a biology peer tutor, working in the writing center as the science specialist, and working in the Event Services Office as the Student Lead. Some of my favorite things include food, puns, dogs, and cooking Korean food. I'm extremely excited for this school year!

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VICE PRESIDENT: Alexis Souksavath

Hi everyone! I’m Alexis Souksavath and I am the Asian Student Association vice president for this year. I am majoring in biology and double minoring in both chemistry and health and societies. I am half white, half Laotian and speak Laotian as well. Some things I really enjoy are running, lifting, reading, knitting, eating, etc. I hope that in the future I will be able to become a doctor, not sure in what specialty yet but definitely excited to see where the future is taking me! On campus, I have other duties as well, I’m an RA in Marshall (south side!!), I’m a part of AIM, I’m a member of student senate and I hold 3 campus jobs. Off campus, I have certification for being an EMT so I will begin working or volunteering in that position soon so if you ever want to reach out, just let me know!

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PUBLIC RELATIONS: Lexi Chitwood

Hello everyone! My name is Lexi Chitwood and this is my second year as PR for ASA. I’m a junior majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in English Writing and Studio Art. I love animals (especially my cat Miso), riding my bike, and binge-watching a good Kdrama. On campus I work in the OSII and the Marketing & Strategic Communications Office. I’m also a part of College Dems and English Association. I’m excited to see what this year has to offer!

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TREASURER: Anju Ozaki

Hi my name is Anju Ozaki, and I'm the treasurer of ASA. I'm a junior majoring in graphic design and minoring in business. I'm half Japanese and half Chinese, and I also speak Japanese and Chinese. Some of the things that I enjoy includes playing tennis, listening to K-POP or any music, and eating good food.

Get to Know Your ASA Reps!

SECRETARY: Kevin Leuaxay

Hey guys! My name is Kevin Leuaxay. I'm a sophomore this fall and I'm super excited to meet all of you! I was born and raised in Madison, WI so I know this area way too well. I love being outdoors when it isn't cold and I love being active. Some hobbies of mine include cooking, reading, and playing volleyball. I am a neuroscience major with hopes of continuing my education in medical school. With that, I hope to work with patients that have different types of brain diseases. On campus, I am apart of ASA and Achievement in Medicine (AIM). AIM is awesome if you're looking to go into medicine. If you have any questions or want to hang out, feel free to hit me up!

ASA's end of semester dinner—great food, great people!

I hope those who could attend the walkout saw how desperately we need change in administration at this institution. We need representation for people of all walks of life but, at the same time, can't put all that on one person. It is a privelege for us all to be here and we should use it as a platform to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion. As part of ASA's mission statement, we aim to form unity, educate on Asian American culture, and to promote higher education to others and I think, with the use of this group and our voices, we can truely make a difference for our community in terms of diversity and inclusion. If you couldn't attend, here is the clip from channel 3000 news and you can see some of what was said.

Edgewood College students walk out, confront staff about racial injustice About 100 Edgewood College students dressed in black in solidarity and walked out of class on Wednesday to attend a student-led listening session.

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Lunar New Year with us!