Emory Asian Pacific Islander Desi Employee Network

What is the Emory Asian Pacific Islander Desi Employee Network?

Emory Asian Pacific Islander Desi Employee Network (APDEN) empowers and celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi employees through diverse programs, building a stronger, more inclusive university community while advocating for API staff and fostering allyship.

Learn about upcoming events

eAPDEN hosts social events and community activities throughout the year.

What are eAPDEN's mission and vision?

Mission

eAPDEN is committed to cultivating an uplifting and inclusive work environment by supporting, empowering, and celebrating the rich and diverse backgrounds of Asian and Pacific Islander, and Desi employees through networking, personal and professional development, social gatherings, community service, cultural events, and mentorship.

Vision

eAPDEN envisions becoming a larger part of the belonging and inclusion efforts at Emory University by advocating for API staff and serving as a forum for discussing relevant issues.

Meet the eAPDEN co-chairs

Amanda Yu-Nguyen, Director, Center for Healthful Living, Oxford College

Amanda Yu-Nguyen joined Oxford in October 2010 as the college’s health educator and became director in January 2013. She provides leadership for Oxford’s health and wellness center. In her role, she is accountable for the oversight and coordination of the components of the Center for Healthful Living, which include credit-bearing courses, health education and promotion, facilities management, intercollegiate athletics, intramural athletics, and recreational activities. The Center for Healthful Living strives to educate the mind and exercise the body in the context of a liberal arts institution.

Michaela Foronda, Associate Director of Student, Involvement, Leadership & Transitions, Oxford College 

Michaela's journey at Oxford began in 2017 as an Assistant Director of Student, Involvement, Leadership & Transitions (SILT) where she advised Oxford's Student Government Association and Student Activities committee. Now as Associate Director of SILT, she manages the Oxford Student Center's operations and programming in addition to training and supporting student organizations.

Contact eAPDEN

If you're interested in getting involved with eAPDEN, fill out our form.

If you have questions, email eapden@emory.edu.