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Division on International Students and Professionals

Asian American Psychological Association

About

The Division on International Students and Professionals (DoISAP) of the Asian American Psychological Association is a community of students and professionals committed to promoting the empowerment, visibility, and well-being of Asian Internationals through a greater understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, emotional, political, and personal factors that impact the psychology and experiences with their heritages. We define Asian Internationals as, but are not limited to, (1) students and professionals who came to the United States as non-citizens or non-immigrants, (2) students and professionals who pursued an education outside the United States but are now working in the United States, and (3) students and professionals who had lived experiences outside the United States.

Mission

DoISAP’s mission is multifaceted. We aim to:

  1. Provide a validating and inclusive space for APIIs and their allies, with a particular emphasis on mentoring and supporting the international community
  2. Develop and disseminate resources via online platforms to inform international and immigration-affirming policies, practices, and research with this population, and
  3. Advocate for the interests and representation of APIIs at local, state, national, and international levels.

Objectives

  1. To provide a safe and inclusive space for sharing, support and self-care, advocacy, networking, and connection for Asian International Students and Professionals.
  2. To establish an ongoing mentoring program to support international students and professionals in various stages of their career.
  3. To facilitate and disseminate up-to-date research via online platforms that promote the well-being and visibility of Asian International Students and Professionals.
  4. To provide resources and support to psychologists regarding best treatment practices and training for working with Asian International Students and Professionals (e.g., effective counseling approaches, clinical referrals, culturally sensitive assessment tools, linguistic-specific/multilingual therapy resources).
  5. To advocate for culturally informed policies that influence how training, research, and clinical services for Asian International Students and Professionals are delivered and implemented.
  6. To provide a place of learning for allies of Asian International Students and Professionals and bridging understanding and support between domestic and international communities.
  7. To advocate for the professional growth of Asian international psychotherapist trainees/supervisees by providing information relevant to best practices for clinical supervision of Asian International Students and Professionals.
  8. To provide essential guidance, tools, and resources for Asian international students and professionals’ career transitions, including ongoing advocacy on immigration laws and rights.
  9. To develop connections with global Asian psychological organizations to share resources, support, and networks.

2025-2027 DoISAP Executive Committee

Chair: Fei Bi Chan
Chair-Elect: Xi Bi, Psy. D.
Past Chair: Sunny Ho, Ph.D.
Finance Chair: Akiko Kaji, Ph.D.
Communication Chair: Boris Yung
Membership Chair: Rajika Mehra
Student Representative: Sinhye Lee, M.A.
Advocacy and Mentoring Co-Chair: Sukanya Ray, Ph.D. and Jihee Hong, Ph.D.

Fei-Bi-Chan

Fei Bi Chan (she/her )

Chair

  • Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
  • Counseling Psychology Doctoral Candidate, University of Louisville, Kentucky
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?:
    my family and friends, the AMAZING food and shopping malls, and the hospitality and generosity

Xi Bi (she/her)

Chair-Elect

  • Hometown: Jinan, China
  • Psy.D., Staff Clinician at Tufts University & Clinical Supervisor at Harvard Medical School
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?:
    The down-to-earth, straightforward people, the hospitality (especially with food), and the kindness within the community.

Sunny-Ho

Sunny Ho (he/him)

Past Chair

  • Hometown: Hong Kong
  • Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Seattle Pacific University; Private Practice
  • What you miss/love about your hometown?
    Food: HK milk tea, pineapple bun; Family gathering and singing karaoke with friends.

Akiko Kaji (she/her/hers)

Finance Chair

  • Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
  • Ph.D., Psychologist/Private Practice
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?:
    Family & friends, food, and kindness

Boris Yung (he/him)

Communications Chair

  • Hometown: Hong Kong
  • Doctoral Student, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA 
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?
    All the food !!!!! And of course my family 

Sinhye Lee (she/her/hers)

Student Representative

  • Hometown: Seoul, South Korea 
  • M.A., Doctoral Candidate/University of Georgia, Athens, GA 
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?:
    Family, friends, food 

Rajika Mehra (she/her/hers)

Membership Chair

  • Hometown: Lucknow, India
  • Doctoral Student, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?
    My family, my dog, delicious food and the feeling of comfort and belonging.

Jihee Hong (she/her/hers)

Advocacy and Mentoring Co-Chair

  • Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
  • Ph.D. , Licensed Psychologist, University of Maryland Counseling Center
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?
    Family, friends, food

Sukanya Ray

Sukanya Ray, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Advocacy and Mentoring Co-Chair

  • Hometown: India
  •  Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, Suffolk University Boston
  • What do you miss/love about your hometown?:
    Family, food, and cultural events

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