MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
Similar to the Member School Spotlight, MAASU would love
to share individual members who exemplify strong leadership and passion for the APIA and their own communities.
If you’re interested in being featured, email [email protected].
LORENZO AGUAS
Who is your biggest role model?
I would have to say my biggest
role model is my big brother Kevin Eulalia. Although he is not my
biological brother, he has taught
me so much and cares for me as
How are you involved in your though we are blood related. He’s
someone I can definitely look up
APIA org/community?
I hold the position of Treasurer to and learn from (besides his
for the upcoming year. My prima- weird crazy side).
ry duties are budgeting and handling money, as well as helping Do you have a short, funny story
the other executive officers make you’d like to share?
sure the Asian American Associa- The Philippines is an island with
tropical weather: thus we have
tion (AAA) runs smoothly.
giant cockroaches everywhere.
When I was a kid visiting the PhilDo you have any pet peeves?
When kids stare at you for ex- ippines I was using the bathroom
tended lengths of time while be- and spotted a cockroach. I guess
ing held by their parents. It’s cute it was the first time I saw one of
at first but after a while it gets these giant cockroaches because
awkward and I don’t know what I burst out of the room with my
to do besides stand there and look pants down yelling “monster!”.
away. Also people who don’t use
their turn signals when driving.
Who are you?
My name is Lorenzo Aguas, I’m
a junior graduating in 2018 as an
accounting major, and I go to the
University of Missouri (Mizzou!)
KELILAH LIU
Who are you?
My name is Kelilah Liu and I am
graduating from the University of
Missouri-Columbia in 2018, with
degrees in Psychology & Biology.
How are you involved in your
APIA org/community?
I am the Advocacy Chair for my
the Mizzou AAA. I follow APIA
issues such as cultural appropriation, stereotyping, and racism and
organize/run the general body
meetings discussing these issues.
I also find ways to increase APIA
awareness around campus.
What are your top three bucket
list items?
1. Bring widespread medical and
educational opportunities to
those who cannot afford it
2. Become a voice for mental
health advocacy nationally, and
eventually globally
3. Launch a startup idea in industrial design
What’s your favorite part about
the Asian American Association?
My favorite part of AAA is being
able to have open discussions on
hot topic issues in general body
meetings. This was partially the
reason for my decision to become
the advocacy chair, as I feel like
listening to different opinions on
topics that affect us in our daily
lives gives us an opportunity to
learn more about our culture and
ourselves.
Is there a certain topic you’re passionate about?
Affirmative Action in US universities – especially after the Project
on Fair Representation launched
a lawsuit against several high
profile universities and recruited
Asians in a campaign against Affirmative Action.
Culture’s effects on mental health
– given that many Asian children
are told to suppress their inner
feelings and Asian countries having some of the highest suicide
What kind of ice cream flavor rates in the world
would you be and why?
If I were an ice cream flavor, I If you had to live in one country
would be mint chocolate chip. A for the rest of your life, where?
somewhat cool demeanor, but can If I had to live somewhere other
also have a hard edge.
than the United States, I would
probably live in London, England.
Do you cook? What’s the best dish I admire the city for its rich histoyou can make?
ry and mix between historical and
Yes, my best dish is probably dev