Staff & Contact Information
Professional Staff
Louie Lainez, Director
Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
Email: l-lainez@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-467-7583
Fax: 847-491-3128
Louie Lainez, a native Chicagoan, is Director for Asian/Asian American Student Affairs. He has been a member of the Northwestern University community since 2006, overseeing the Gateway Science
Workshop (GSW) program for Searle Center for Teaching Excellence. Prior to joining Northwestern, Louie held a position with the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs at Michigan State University. He has experience working with various student organizations and has researched the impact of peer facilitated learning programs on undergraduate student learning. His academic interests include intercultural group communication and student leadership development. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Communications at Michigan State University, and his master’s degree in Higher Education Administration is from Loyola University Chicago. Outside of his work at the University, Louie enjoys spending time with his daughter and family, weightlifting and bowling.
Undergraduate Student Staff
Tiffany Chang
Student Intern
Tiffany is a third year student studying Learning and Organizational Change in the School of Education and Social Policy. In addition to being a full-time student, she is President of the Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC), and is committed to Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. and ReFresH Dance Crew. After she graduates, she hopefully will learn to drive a car, and will work in the consulting field. In the future, she would love to open an animal shelter in the mountains of Taiwan. Her favorite part of working for Asian/Asian American Student Affairs is being able to help show how strong and capable the Asian/Asian American student body at Northwestern can be!
Derek Suen
Student Intern
Derek is a junior Economics and Psychology major. As an Asian/Asian American Student Affairs intern, Derek helps to plan and execute events and community initiatives. He also spearheaded the recent A/AASA community visit to Richardson Farm with fellow intern Tiffany Chang. In addition to his position at MSA, Derek is involved in ReFresH Dance Crew, and enjoys singing, playing piano, and exploring the Evanston and Chicago food scenes with friends. After graduation, Derek hopes to work in marketing or public relations in either Chicago or San Francisco.
Angela Wang
Student Intern
Angela is a junior majoring in Art History and Art Theory & Practice. As an Asian/Asian American Student Affairs Intern, she focuses on graphic design, creating calendars, flyers, and logos for MSA and student groups. When she is not busy with school, she enjoys volunteering in a community devoted to providing free lodging and cultural experience for young travelers. She also spends copious amounts of time toying with analog cameras and enjoys drawing, food blogging, and urban exploration.
Visit Us
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Northwestern University
Multicultural Center
1936 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Illinois 60208
Phone: 847-467-6200
Fax: 847-491-3128