Our People

The work of APIA Scholars would not be possible without the efforts and generosity of countless Scholars, advisors, institutions, and supportive companies and their dedicated employees. Learn more about the ones making a difference below:

Noël S. Harmon, PhD.

President & Executive Director

Julie Ajinkya, PhD.

Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

Elena Anderson

Chief Operating Officer

Isabelle Belleza

Research & Policy Associate

Michelle Cohenour

Chief of Staff & VP Strategy

Nicole David

Senior Director of Operations

Karen Joy Dizon

Development Manager

Shyam Gadwal

Vice President, Programs

Catherine Litten

Scholarship Director

Sierra Lloyd

Director of Scholarships and Programs

Cindy Luo

Programs Associate

Gulnara Mambetova

Finance & Operations Manager

Arianne Martin

Program Manager
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
GMS Program Manager

Melissa May

Senior Director of Programs, Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) & APIA Scholars

Florie Mendiola, Ed.D.

Director of Research and Policy

Bryan Park

Marketing and Communications Manager

Leilani Pimentel

Senior Director of Development

Nida Syed

Programs Manager