APAHE 2026 Conference

We look forward to seeing you in 2027 at the Oakland Marriott, March 31-April 02

APAHE 2026 Post Conference Report Highlights

Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) is dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for Asian and Pacific American students; promoting and supporting the hiring, retention, and advancement of qualified Asian and Pacific American faculty, staff, and administrators; and creating a better understanding of issues in the public affecting Asian and Pacific Americans in higher education.

Guided by our theme “Legacies in Action: Courage & Resilience,” 1,300 of our community gathered April 12-14, 2026, for APAHE 2026. The inaugural location of Anaheim, California proved popular as registration needed to be capped as ballroom capacity of the hotel was exceeded. In the current tumultuous time of budget cuts, program elimination, personnel reductions, and attacks on race/ethnic/community programs, our AANHPI family coming together to reflect, rejuvenate, educate, learn, strategize, and implement was the manifestation of our theme.

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Questions? Email us at registration@apahenational.org

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APAHE 2026 FAQs

HOST HOTEL

Anaheim Marriott

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Hotel registration link will be emailed to conference attendees after completing registration.

Room Daily Rate: $259 (not including fees and taxes)

Photograph of the Anaheim Marriott at night

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APAHE 2026 Committee

**Lori Ideta**
*Conference Co-Lead*
*& Hotel Accommodations*
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**Cecil Chik**
*Conference Co-Lead*
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**Anh Nelson**
*Assistant to Conference Organizers*
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**Tracy Pascua Dea**
*Attendee Engagement*
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**Maria Dela Cruz**
*Awards*
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**Jazzmin Gota**
*Communications / Social Media*
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**Kevin Chastain**
*Exhibitors*
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**Sherwynn Umali**
*Graphic Designer / Photographer*
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**Arnold Paguio**
IT
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**Naomi Querubin Abesamis**
*Local Arrangements*
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**Henry Gee**
*Major Speakers / Sponsorships*
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**Ailene Crakes**
*Plenary Sessions*
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**Takeo Kubo**
*Plenary Sessions*
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**Chloe de los Reyes**
*Pre-Conferences*
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**Tiffany Inabu**
*Programs*
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**Bethany Tasaka**
*Programs*
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**Andi Fejeran**
*Registration*
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Kare'l Lokeni — **Kare’l Lokeni**
*Registration*
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**Eledy Vargas Gonzalez**
*Registration*
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**Stacy Kusagaya Lee**
*Silent Auction*
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**Andre Ellis**
*Volunteers*
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**Roger Moy**
*Whova*
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Event Media Notice
A photographer will be taking pictures and videos of the event and its participants; if you want to opt out of being included in any public photography or videography, please notify an event organizer. Additionally, by sharing your photo with us on Whova or Social Media, you are giving permission for it to be used on public platforms, including social media and promotional materials.