Staff directory

Melanie Castillo-Cullather

Director

Please feel free to stop by the ACC and say hello anytime. Whether you’d like to talk about the ACC, explore collaborations, reflect on AAPI experiences, or simply chat, you are always welcome. I look forward to meeting you.

Ikumi Galvin

Part-Time Program Assistant

I’m originally from Japan and have called Bloomington home since 2018. What I value most about working at the ACC is the opportunity to connect with students, staff, and volunteers who are deeply committed to supporting one another and building community. Being part of such a welcoming and engaged environment is incredibly rewarding. I look forward to meeting many more of you.

Suyash Kumar Neupane

Part-Time Program Assistant

Hi, I’m Suyash (pronounced soo-yash), originally from Nepal. I graduated from IU in May 2025 with a Ph.D. in Folklore and Ethnomusicology, along with a doctoral minor in Food Anthropology. At the ACC, I support student leadership initiatives, outreach, and cultural programming. Outside of work, I enjoy food, photography, music, and volunteering as an archivist at WFHB Community Radio.