Staff Directory

Melanie Castillo-Cullather
Founding Director

It has been a joy and a privilege working in DEIB initiatives and nonprofit work with the dynamic ACC staff members and students.

Our center is located just a few steps away from Woodlawn field. I am happy to meet with you over a nice walk around the field or for a cup of tea/coffee at the center to talk about the ACC, potential collaborations, AAPI experience, and or running races. I look forward to meeting you.

Ikumi Galvin
Volunteer Coordinator

Hi! My name is Ikumi, the volunteer coordinator at the ACC. I’m from Japan, and a Bloomington resident since 2018. What I love about working at the ACC is that you get to meet and work with so many great people, from staffs to volunteers, with passion to help others and give back to the community. Looking forward to meeting more of you!

Linda You
Program Associate 

Hi! My name is Linda You and I am the Program Associate at the ACC. I graduated from IU in Summer 2023 with a BA in International Relations and East Asian Languages and Cultures, specifically in Mandarin through the Chinese Flagship Program at the Hamiliton Lugar School. My time in the program not only helped me to reach professional working fluency in the language but also gave me the extraordinary opportunity to study and live in Taiwan for a year! I enjoy art, fashion, makeup, and traveling. I am very excited to join the ACC team and contribute to such meaningful work. Come by and say hi!

Tiffanie Vo
Graduate Assistant

Belle Chatpunnarangsee

Hi! My name is Belle and I am from Bangkok, Thailand. I am a senior double majoring in International Law and Institutions and Spanish. At the ACC, I help manage social media platforms, host and produce Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, and plan events like the ACC's 25^th Anniversary/AsianFest/AAPI Heritage Month. On campus, I am involved in the IU Supreme Court, the People of Color for Policy Advocacy club, the Thai Student Association, and the Hamilton Lugar Student Government. I also work as a research assistant for the Tobias Center for Innovation and International Development. Please consider stopping by the ACC  - it's such a great place to make new friends (and eat good food)!

Sabrina Ola

Hello! My name is Sabrina and I'm a Junior majoring in Informatics with a concentration in Medical Sciences a minor in Web Design/Development. I'm the webmaster here at the ACC! On campus, I am also involved in the Laurie McRobbie Non-Profit Serve IT clinic, Women in Computing, aKDPhi, and am the Performance Coordinator for the Filipino American Association. I love recreational dance, hiking, weightlifting, and going to concerts. The ACC is an amazing place for individuals from all backgrounds to bond and give back to our community! Come by and say hi!

Benjamin Shih

Hello, my name is Ben, I’m a sophomore majoring in Cybersecurity and Global Policy with a minor in Business. I will mainly work with the social media team. I enjoy weight lifting, watching movies, and traveling around the world. I am also slowly getting into cooking and am looking for new dishes to try and make.   

Bawi Tha Chin Sung

Hello! My name is Bawi Tha Chin Sung, and I'm a freshman majoring in Human Resources Management with a minor in Healthcare Management and Policy. I enjoy hiking with friends, listening to new music, and trying out different restaurants. I am super excited to be a part of the Asian Culture Center through Cox Program this year.

Juli Thach

Hey, I’m Juli and I am a third-year majoring in Informatics with double minors in business and web design. I'm very spontaneous so I love going on random little adventures. Stepping into the Asian Culture Center is like entering your second home or a home away from home. You may be shy at first to come but as soon as you enter, you'll be greeted with such warm and welcoming energy! So, stop by and chat with us/me and utilize all the resources we have for you! :P 

Kathleen Tran

Hi! I’m Kathleen, I’m a junior from Fishers, IN studying Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations and double minoring in Marketing and Psychology. At the ACC, I design the semi-annual newsletter, “Rice Paper,” and occasionally help with social media and events. On campus, I’m involved with the Ernie Pyle Scholars program, Public Relations Student Society of America, and the Vietnamese Student Association. The ACC is a welcoming place with such lovely people — all of us here would be happy to meet and talk with you! :)

Katelyn Wo

Hi my name is Katelyn Wo and I am a senior from Louisville, KY pursuing a BS in Neuroscience with minors in chemistry, community health, and global health. At the ACC I help plan the annual AAPI "Movement" Short Film Festival and the AAPI Book club! Some of my favorite ACC events are Mahjong Mondays, the AAPI club fair at the beginning of the year, and our 25^th Anniversary Celebration! On campus I currently serve as the President of the Board of Aeons, am a research assistant in Dr. Dorraine's social psychology lab, and am super involved in the Asian American Association. I absolutely LOVE trying new restaurants and coffee shops, hiking, reading, photography, and can be frequently found camping out at Morganstern’s Book Store.  I love the community at the ACC more than anything and hope you get involved too! Come study or say hello to us! There is always a friendly face and maybe even some food too ;)