What is SAPAAC?

Established in 1989, the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC) is Stanford University's largest ethnic affinity group and one of the largest alumni organizations. We organize community building, education, and networking opportunities for alumni of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. We also fund a scholarship for current students, support the Asian American Activities Center (A3C) at Stanford, and advocate for our communities on campus. 

Today, SAPAAC is now an official, chartered club of the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA), whose mission is to reach, serve and engage Stanford alumni by nurturing strong intellectual and emotional connections between the university and its graduates.

Mission Statement

To promote and support the educational, professional, and social interest of Stanford Asian Pacific American (APA) alumni and the Stanford community.

How do we get there?

SAPAAC aims to:

Provide avenues of social and professional interaction for APA alumni

Keep members informed of APA affairs related to Stanford

Serve as role models for Stanford APA students

Inform Stanford administration of APA concerns and issues

Encourage hiring, promotion, and retention of APA faculty

Perform community service

How do I get involved?

Beyond attending SAPAAC events, you can also give feedback to the Board of Directors, suggest your own events, or volunteer to serve on one of SAPAAC's committees. You do not have to be on the Board of Directors to volunteer with a SAPAAC committee.

2022-23 Committees:
Advocacy & Education | Membership | Event Coordination | Technology & Communication

We welcome all SAPAAC members to contribute to the work of these committees.

Advocacy & Education

SAPAAC advocates on behalf of AAPI alumni, seeking clarity on issues affecting the Asian American community at Stanford and around the nation. We also follow issues affecting the Stanford campus overall that are not exclusively related to AAPI alumni. Key areas of interest include:

(1) National AAPI issues: tracking participation by Asian Americans in politics, entertainment, culture, education; inclusion in society; solidarity with other ethnic communities in the United States
(2) Stanford AAPI issues: promoting diversity of faculty and campus leadership; supporting the Asian American Studies program; protecting AAPI-serving resources, such as the A3c Asian American Activities Center, seeking Stanford’s consultation with our community when making decisions that impact us
(3) Stanford University activism: addressing issues of concern to all alumni, including the University’s treatment of students, ethical campus leadership, and other indicators of functioning environmental-social-governance

We make statements on issues of concern, compile key information for our community (including producing a periodic roundup of “Stories from Asian America”), and amplify the collective voice of AAPI alumni on campus. For more information, please visit the Advocacy & Education page.

Grow our Membership

The SAPAAC Member Relations committee develops ways to grow the group's membership numbers and engage with our existing members. We welcome your input!

Suggest an Event

We have many exciting events wherever our chapters are located. Would you like to suggest an event idea or organize a local SAPAAC gathering? Click here to submit your idea.

Give the Board Feedback

Write to us using the Contact page