Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Faculty and Staff Association

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Faculty / Staff Association (APIDA FSA) at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) is dedicated to advocating for the APIDA community. We aim to increase awareness of APIDA issues and foster a more inclusive and informed campus environment. Through education, cultural engagement, and community-building, we support the diverse voices and experiences of APIDA students, faculty, and staff across Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE)

Our Purpose

  • Foster fellowship and create a network among the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) employees of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD)
  • Offer support and mentorship for the APIDA students of the District
  • Provide opportunities for study, discussion, and action on important issues and challenges relating to APIDA students and employees of the District
  • Create awareness of critical issues facing APIDA students and/or employees

Membership & Dues

The APIDA FSA is open to any NOCCCD faculty or staff member interested in furthering their understanding of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Desi American cultures represented throughout NOCCCD. The membership fee is $100 annually, payable to Fullerton College for each academic year July-June. The membership fees fund the APIDA annual scholarships for students at Cypress College, Fullerton College and NOCE. For adjunct and part-time staff, the membership fee is $50 annually. We appreciate and value your support for student scholarships!

Paying via Check/Zelle/Venmo? Please contact Kevin Tran, APIDA Treasurer (Fullerton College, Counseling) by email if you would like to pay by Venmo or Zelle. For checks, please make it payable to Fullerton College.

APIDA Membership Form

Organization Resources

2025-26 APIDA Collective Tri-Chairs
Cypress CollegeFullerton CollegeNOCE
Joey QuengaDr. Albert AbutinKhanh Ninh

Questions? Send an email to the APIDA tri-chairs.

2025-26 APIDA Collective Officers
PositionMemberInstitution
SecretaryBrittany HamerCypress College
TreasurerKevin TranFullerton College
CommunicationsMarcie KagawaCypress College
Scholarship CoordinatorThydan HuynhFullerton College

The APIDA Faculty Staff Association seeks to recognize students who represent the spirit of APIDA through their academic accomplishments and personal commitment to their community, campus, and/or family. APIDA awards a $300 scholarship to one student at each of the three NOCCCD campuses: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the North Orange Continuing Education.

Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education
Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE)
Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance
Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)
APIDA Center at Cypress College
Cypress College APIDA Resource Center
APIDA Amplified at Fullerton College
Fullerton College APIDA Amplified Program

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