Meet The Team
MAP is a place where people can be accepted for who they are. Our staff is composed of community health workers and educators who have training and certifications on various health-related topics. Our staff apply their unique understanding of the barriers, experiences, language, and culture of the Asian population to their jobs, which include:
Bridging cultural gaps between individuals, communities, and health and human services
Providing culturally appropriate health education and information
Making sure that people get the services they need
Providing direct services, including counseling and social support
Advocating for individual and community needs
*Note: The employees with a link, are Peer Leaders who provide peer counseling sessions. if there is a certain Peer Leader that you would like to work with at a different date/time than their given schedules, please contact map@maphealth.org.
Sabrina Liu, Program Manager
Hi! My name is Sabi and I am a recent BU graduate and first-gen law student at Northeastern University School of Law. I love working in this intersection of API and LGBTQ+ communities. That being said, solidarity amongst all marginalized groups is essential to liberation – something that I hope reflects in the work that I do. Some topics I can speak to are disability, gender issues, sexuality, and family and generational trauma. In my free time, I love hanging out with my dog, going on hikes, listening to Taylor Swift, and working on whatever creative project I’ve set my mind to that day!
Angela (Al) Tsai, Peer Leader
Hi! I’m Al (she/they) & I’m a Taiwanese-American physical therapy student at Boston University. On campus, I’m involved with SHADES (a space for BIPOC Queer folks), student mentoring, & BU Liberty in North Korea. I have experience in: mental health, being socialized like a girl, immigrant household, advocacy, talk therapy, gender/body dysphoria, internalized misogyny, and studying abroad. Some things I love are Trader Joe’s, K dramas, sunshine, cooking, Omar Apollo, rock climbing, & trying new menu items from Pho Basil <3
Erika Pen, Peer Leader
Hi, I’m Erika K. Pen (she/they). I’m a Cambodian-Chinese American senior at Salem State University where I’m studying psychology with minors in women’s studies and social work. I’m the President of the Asian Student Association on campus. I’m passionate about serving the AAPI community through community outreach, education, and health promotion. In my free time, you can find me reading, spending time with loved ones, playing video games, and of course, getting bubble tea.
Cat Le, Peer Leader
21 years old. She/Her pronouns. Wheaton College (MA) '24. Majoring in Public Health Sociology, double minoring in Public Policy and Social Justice. Worked as a community organizer in Boston, a youth advisory board member at Boston Medical Center and Boston University, and an Intergroup Dialogue facilitator at Wheaton College. Experience in: imposter syndrome, anxiety, Vietnamese Catholicism, Vietnamese identity, intergenerational trauma, studying abroad, activism, public speaking, social sciences, politics, and performing arts. Loves: music, reading, crafting, and spending time outside.
Jackie Chan, Social Media Coordinator
She/They. Jackie is a Chinese American senior studying at Salem State University with a major in Marketing and a minor in Dance. She is currently the Public Relations for SSU’s Asian Student Association and has been on their Executive Board for 3 years. Some of their hobbies include listening to music (especially K-pop), playing rhythm or Nintendo games, and watching anime!
Maylee You, Peer Leader & Social Media Coordinator
I am 20 years old. (She/her) Cambodian American woman. Undergraduate at UMass Boston majoring in communications with a program of study/minor in Asian American studies. I have other part time jobs of being a social media intern at UMass Boston, and owning a small jewelry business based on instagram. I also will be partaking in the role of public relations for the Khmer Culture Association at UMass Boston. I love doing crafts, makeup, taking on new hobbies, food (specifically noodles), concerts and more!
Julie Lam, Peer Leader & Social Media Coordinator
Hi, I’m Julie (she/they) and I’m a Vietnamese-American student currently studying at Boston University with a major in Psychology! In my free time, I like to play mobile games, spend too much money on clothes and skincare, and eat hot chip.