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Each year, a committee of students and staff are appointed by the Chancellor to serve on the Asian American Cultural Center Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the policies, programs, and services of the Asian American Cultural Center. The committee also provides advice and recommendations regarding resources related to the support for the cultural center, including budget, personnel, and facilities.
2025-2026
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Faculty & Staff
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- Pankaj Desai (Chair)
The Career Center, Senior Assistant Director - Joy Das
Illinois Leadership Center, Assistant Director - Aaron Ebata
Human Development & Family Studies - Kanittha Fay
WeLoveUrbana Managing Director, Armory House Business Manager - Megan Fernandes
Counseling Center, Clinical Counselor - Jason Finkelman
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Artistic Director of Global Arts Performance Initiatives - Asako Kinase-Leggett
Illini Union, Program Coordinator - Alex Lee
School of Social Work, Part-Time Instructor - Mayank Mehta
Gies College of Business, iVenture Assistant Director - Rini Mehta
South Asian Studies, Faculty Director - David Chih (ex officio)
AACC Director
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Students
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- Micah Bautista
Undergraduate Student - Praveen Chhikara
Graduate Student - Yangyang Liu
Graduate Student - Qiaoyi Nie
Graduate Student - Derek Pinto
Graduate Student - Sophia Woo
Undergraduate Student