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OUR ELEVATOR PITCH

ASIAN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT is a not-for-profit organization specializing in soft skills coaching for students and professionals, as well as a diversity-driven job board for early career professionals. We believe that skills such as ​professional networking, promoting yourself, and job interviewing can be the deciding factor between you and another job candidate.

We have years of coaching experience with students of all cultural backgrounds and skill levels who have gone on to work their dream jobs.

​And best of all, our workshops are fun and engaging. Invite us to campus and upload your resume to our diversity-driven job board!

OUR TEAM

Leadership Team

​Shane Carlin (He/Him/His)
CEO & Founder, Coach
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​Shane Carlin's professional career has been in fundraising and Student Affairs where he was the Director of Development for Student Life and Scholarships at Northwestern University, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Advancement at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Carlin has also worked as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), as well as in Residence Life and Housing at Miami, Northwestern, and Capital Universities.

He is a Korean American adoptee where he grew-up in northern Kentucky. Carlin earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications from the University of Kentucky and his Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Miami University. 

​Carlin not only has over 20 years of experience in higher education administration, but also has mentored students in international settings. Besides his expertise in higher education, Carlin is an experienced public speaker. He has been invited to speak at universities from coast to coast. In addition, he was a speaker for TEDx Lakeshore East in 2011. Internationally, Carlin presented the “Western Way of Networking” to students at Hong Kong University Science & Technology (HKUST) and managers at General Electric (GE) in Shanghai at the China Technology Center. ​

Charlene Chen (She/Her/Hers)
Director of Operations
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Charlene Chen is currently a Technical Consultant at Strata Decision Technology. She grew up in California and continued her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign with a double major in Information Systems and Information Technology and Marketing. As an undergraduate student she held various board member positions including being the Cultural Awareness Chair with the Asian American Association. When she is not at work, she enjoys playing soccer, doing pilates and exploring new places. ​
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Venus Liang (She/Her/Hers)
Director of Human Resources
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Venus is currently a registered nurse at Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital. At work she cares for expectant mothers and newborns in the Labor and Delivery unit. Her education includes a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a Masters in Nursing from Depaul University. As an undergraduate student she held multiple board member positions with the Asian American Association such as Fashion Show Head Coordinator and Internal Vice President. When she is not at work, she is training for her next Spartan Race, crafting chic wedding decor for friends, and exploring her hometown of Chicago with her husband.​

David Wang (He/Him/His)
Director of Technology & Analytics
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Tianlu David Wang is a graduate computer science student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is driven by a philosophy of continuous improvement, always finding opportunities to improve his skills and develop efficient solutions. Previously, David has volunteered as Lead Translator for a medical mission to Chinese maternity hospitals. When not teaching himself new topics in computer science, David enjoys hiking, drawing, and woodworking.

 
Vanessa Mancao​ (She/Her/Hers)
Director of Marketing
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Vanessa Mancao is a multifaceted individual with a demonstrated history of working in broadcast television, event planning, marketing, and project management. A Kansas native who attended the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, she graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, with a minor in architectural studies. At Mizzou, Vanessa was the president of the MU-Filipino American Student Association, secretary of the Midwest Association of Filipino Americans, and historian for the Asian American Association. Upon graduating, Vanessa started her career at KTUL-TV Tulsa’s Channel 8 as the morning show producer. She pivoted her career to marketing and event planning, serving as project coordinator at Northeastern State University and event, festival coordinator at BOK Center arena, and account executive at Freestyle Creative. Vanessa is currently an integrated project manager a Saxum, a marketing and advertising agency. Additionally, Vanessa is the Public Service chair for Ad 2 OKC board, a young-professionals advertising group in Oklahoma City. She leads the group’s public service committee in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma to market and plan their World Down Syndrome Day event. In her free time, Vanessa loves to hang out with her family and friends, attend concerts, binge watch shows and bake!

Staff

Claire Feng (She/Her/Hers)
Graphics Design Intern
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Claire Feng is a third year student at the University at Buffalo, pursuing a major in Industrial Engineering as well as a minor in Psychology. She intends to continue on to pursue her Master of Business Administration, and possibly a Master's in Higher Education. She believes in continual learning and keeping one's options open to any possibilities. At the University at Buffalo, she is the Sophomore Representative for the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, and was an Academic Assistant through Residential Education, until she unfortunately had to go on pause in regards to the pandemic. In her free time, she is a proud plant mom who enjoys knitting, reading, streaming Netflix, and dabbling in photography.

Hannah Kang (She/Her/Hers)
Business Development Intern
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Hannah Kang is a freshman at Rice University pursuing a BS in Bioengineering. She is from Lubbock, Texas, and currently resides in South Korea. She is exploring post-graduation career options with specific interest in medicine, engineering design, and educational reform. In her free time, Hannah enjoys exploring new places, spending time with friends, and re-watching Community on Netflix.

Kate Kim (She/Her/Hers)
Graphic Design Intern
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Kate Kim is currently a junior at Lubbock High School in the International Baccalaureate program. She was born in Korea, raised in Texas, and currently lives in Nashville. Aside from school, she loves to participate in making her community a better and more equal place and believes that small actions lead to big changes. Her hobbies include drawing, photography, talking to friends, and cooking.

Csammer Love Jularbal (She/Her/Hers)
Marketing Team Lead
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Csammer Love Jularbal is a recent Communications graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As an undergraduate student, she was passionate about community work - holding positions such as President for the Midwest Association of Filipino Americans and VP External for the Philippine Student Association, and helping charter one of the newest branches of Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Originally from Southern California, she takes a particular interest in storytelling and how narratives can be used to connect people throughout the diaspora. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hiking, reading, and planning for her next adventure.

Cheryl Sun (She/Her/Hers)
ASA Blogger
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Cheryl Sun is currently a Program Manager at Apple, within the Retail Online team. She has a background in finance, and completed her undergraduate education at UC Santa Barbara studying economics and statistical science. While at UCSB, Cheryl wrote for the independent news publication The Daily Nexus where she held a series of positions including Managing Editor and University News Editor. Cheryl grew up in California where she currently resides, and considers Taipei, Taiwan her second home. In her free time, she enjoys travel, concerts, hiking, and fitness classes.

Katie Zeng (She/Her/Hers)
Data Analyst/Human Resources Intern
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Katie Zeng is a senior studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She will be graduating in May 2021 with a concentration in Statistics and double minors of Business and Microeconomics. She has also been the Treasurer for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars since her sophomore year. She appreciates having a busy lifestyle, which is one of the reasons why she starts her day at 7AM. However, when she does find herself with free time on her hand, she is most likely heading over to the gym, taking pictures of her cat or testing out new recipes in the kitchen.

Linah Uchiyama (She/Her/Hers)
Content Marketing Intern
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Linah Uchiyama is currently a freshman at Boston University pursuing a dual degree in Advertising and Graphic Design under the College of Communication and College of Fine Arts. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but has loved being in Boston for the past year. At Boston University, she works with the Asian Student Union as a graphic design chair and works with AdClub as an art director. She enjoys working with others on a team and is motivated to learn from others in her community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, photography, and eating with friends!

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We are always looking for talents to join our growing team! Take a look at our open positions.