Elevating Excellence: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Announces Key Promotions and Operational Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (July 15, 2024) As APIA Scholars embraces new opportunities and growth, we are thrilled to announce several key changes to our team, effective July 1, 2024.

Promotions:

We are proud to congratulate the following individuals on their well-deserved promotions:

• Michelle Cohenour to Chief Operating Officer
• Sierra Lloyd to Senior Director of Scholarship Solutions & Partnerships
• Maggie Chu to Senior Scholarships Associate
• Gulnara Mambetova to Senior Director of Finance

These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise, embodying our organization’s values and commitment to excellence.

Strategic Realignment:

To maximize our team’s talents and better serve our mission, Matt Rosales transitions to Sr. Director of Executive Operations. 

New Addition:

We are delighted to welcome Johanna Simpson to our full-time staff team as a Scholarships Associate, starting on July 22.

Dr. Noël S. Harmon, President and Executive Director, said “I am thrilled about the opportunities ahead and the momentum we are building as we enter the next fiscal year. This dedicated group of individuals brings a wealth of commitment, passion, and expertise to our organization. I’m confident that together, we will accomplish great things, and I’m honored to collaborate with each staff member on this journey.”

About APIA Scholars

Based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 2003, APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to the academic, personal, and professional success of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. We celebrate our community of students whose unique stories, rich cultures, and diverse perspectives equip them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Through scholarships, higher education research and policy, and institutional partnerships, APIA Scholars carries out its mission to educate, elevate, and empower a diverse community of 25 million strong and growing.

For more information about APIA Scholars, please visit us at www.apiascholars.org.

CONTACT

Wendy Wong
VP of Marketing and Communications
APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars)
wwong@apiascholars.org