Asian American / Pacific Islander
Nurses Association, Inc.

Affiliation to National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA)

NCEMNA is a unified force advocating for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations. The Asian American / Pacific Islander Nurses is a proud affiliate of NCEMNA.

2025 – 2026 Executive Committee

Hyochol Brian Ahn, PhD, APRN, FAAN
President (January 1, 2026– December 31, 2027)
Professor & Dean
University of Arizona, College of Nursing

Donna-Marie Palakiko, PhD, APRN
President-Elect (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Director of Cultural Innovation and Strategy, Assistant Professor
University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene

Kristen Choi, PhD, PMHNP-BC-FAAN
Vice-President (January 1, 2026- December 31, 2027)

Hyunhwa ‘Henna’ Lee, PhD, MSN, APRN, FAAN
Secretary (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026)
Interim Associate Dean for Research & Associate Professor with Tenure
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Nursing

Ha Do Byon, PhD, MPS RN
Treasurer (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)

Jung-Ah Lee, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, FADLN
Professor & Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
PhD Program Director
University of California, Irvine, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing