About

The mission of the Division on Southeast Asian Americans (DoSEAA) of the Asian American Psychological Association is to foster a community of students and professionals committed to promoting the empowerment, visibility, and well-being of Southeast Asian Americans (SEAAs) through greater understanding of the social, cultural, emotional, political, and personal factors that impact the psychology and experiences of SEAAs. As a division, we aim to:

  • increase representation and retention of SEAAs AAPA and within the mental health field, including the psychological discipline,
  • create and nurture a close-knit community of psychology/mental-health oriented students and professionals who are committed to serve the routinely neglected Southeast Asian American communities,
  • intentionally and strategically work to challenge the systems of oppression to promote community healing and thriving.

DoSEAA Executive Committee

Scarlett Yang

DoSEAA Chair

(she/her)

  • PsyD, Intensive Care Coordinator
  • AACI Behavioral Health
  • Things I enjoy: “I enjoy sitting at the beach, hiking, biking, and exploring delicious food and snacks! My favorite pastime is watching Asian drama series and listening to Hmong ghost stories.”

Tyler Sar

DoSEAA Chair-elect

(he/him)

  • LMHC, The Child Center of NY
  • Macari Family Wellness Center
  • Things I enjoy: “Playing soccer, practicing piano, video games and reading books. I also love to go to live music events, whether it’s jazz, classical, or whatever else I’m listening to.”

Thanh Phan

DoSEAA Secretary-Treasurer

(she/her)

  • PsyD, Upstream Mental Health
  • Things I enjoy: “Drinking coffee, spending time with my cats, spending time with family and friends.”

Jenna Nguyen

DoSEAA Communication Officer

(she/her)

  • PsyD candidate
  • University of La Verne
  • Things I enjoy: “Karaoke, concerts, building mechanical keyboards, spending time with friends/family”

Chi Pham

DoSEAA Student Representative

(she/her)

  • PhD candidate
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Things I enjoy: “Watching K-drama, cooking Vietnamese food, lifting weights, diving and learning about marine life.”

Thanh Nguyen

DoSEAA Past Chair

(she/her)

  • PhD, Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Scholar
  • University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, & Seattle Children’s Autism Center
  • Things I enjoy: “Family meals, community potlucks, traveling, and playing board games. I also enjoy practicing mindful walking, cooking, and people watching.”

DoSEAA Past EC

Seint Kokokyi (she/her)
Pa Her (she/her)
Nancy Truong (she/her)
Uyen Sophie Nguyen (she/her)

DoSEAA Co-founders

The formation of DoSEAA was made possible by a dedicated eight-member working group that shares the same commitment and passion towards amplifying the voices and addressing the needs of the growing Southeast Asian population in North America.

Co-founders of DoSEAA:
Thanh Nguyen (she/her)
Pa Her (she/her)
Anne Saw (she/her)
Nellie Tran (she/they)
Nancy Truong (she/her)
Seint Kokokyi (she/her)
Uyen Sophie Nguyen (she/her)
Maximilian Tokarsky (he/him)