MEET THE TEAM

Susan Choi
Executive Director

  Susan graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Environmental Health Sciences and Policy from UC Irvine.
​Her academic focus was in community health, especially cancer incidences in minority communities.
For over 15 years, she's been an advocate for culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services. ​

Athena Asklipiadis
Director of Development and Communications

A year after the passing of her aunt from Lymphoma in 2007,  Athena had a chance meeting with patient, Krissy Kobata’s family at an A3M drive where she recognized the need for a mixed/hapa donors and began as an A3M.  She later launched Mixed Marrow, a recruitment outreach through A3M and Be The Match in 2009. Most recently, Athena and Canadian filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns produced award-winning documentary film, Mixed Match (2016) which screened worldwide.  Athena is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in broadcasting.

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Chris Chen
Outreach and Recruitment Lead

Chris graduated with a Masters of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University. His academic focus was in team dynamics, event planning, marketing, and community outreach. He joined A3M in August 2016 and is eager to serve our patients and reach the communities.

Veronica Lases
Outreach and Recruitment Lead

Veronica "Vero" graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor's in Human Services, and a focus on non-profit work. Vero is also an AmeriCorps Alum, serving two terms with the American Red Cross, as the Latino Preparedness Coordinator. When Vero's not working, she enjoys going to concerts, practicing martial arts, visiting family in Fresno, and (of course) going to Disneyland.

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Minh-Triet Dao
Vietnamese Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator

​​Minh-Triet Dao is a native Angeleno who graduated from Cal State LA with a degree in Asian & Asian American Studies. Throughout college, he has dedicated his time and effort to educating, engaging, and empowering his peers. Previously, he has worked as the Social Justice Program Coordinator for the Cross Cultural Centers at his university.

Janette Lee
Korean Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator

Janette graduated from UCSD with a degree in Sociocultural Anthropology and Human Rights. She has always wanted to work in the non-profit sector, and is looking forward to serving different communities through her work. She is passionate about social justice, community work, and human rights.
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Niranjan Bhatt
South Asian Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator

To Be Updated.

Tai Nguyen
​Vietnamese Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator

Tai joined A3M a few years ago with a passion towards helping patients and their families find a matching donor. He graduated from Cal Sate Fullerton with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and a Master's degree in Gerontology.