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AANAPISI Initiative

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution

 

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Fresno State
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander - Serving Institution
fsaanapisi@mail.fresnostate.edu
5592780062


Meet the Staff

Vice President and Provost

 

Project Investigator (PI) for the AANAPISI Initiative | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

 

Dr. James Chadley

AANAPISI Co-Pi | Professor |  Chair to the Department of Criminology 

Dr. Chadley James, has an M.S. in Clinical Criminology from the University of Leicester, UK and a Ph.D. in Victimology from Tokiwa University, Japan. His research focuses on the intersection of culture and victimization, developing and evaluating victim assistance programs for marginalized populations, along with developing better training programs for victim assistance personal working with victims of violent crime. Dr. James is the recipient of the 2015 World Society of Victimology (WSV) Beniamin Mendelsohn Young Victimologist Award and is the organizing Co-Director of the two-week Postgraduate Course in Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice held every year in Dubrovnik, Croatia at the Inter-University Center (IUC) Dubrovnik. He is an Executive Committee member of the WSV (Treasurer), and a part of the UN Liaison committee of the WSV. Dr. James has published in international journals and textbooks and has presented papers at international conferences, courses, and seminars in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Dr. James’ current administrative duties include serving as Assistant Chair to the Department of Criminology and Chair of the University General Education Committee.

chadleyj@mail.fresnostate.edu

559.278.5416

 

Morgan Britter

She/They, Project Specialist

Morgan Britter is a graduate of the College of Science and Mathematics with a degree in Psychology. As an undergraduate, she published 2 research articles: Shifts in Power Relations across Group Work Activities for Gas Laws (Journal of Chemistry Education) and Community Perspectives on Pharmacist-Prescribed Hormonal Contraception in Rural California (Journal of Contraception). She also served as a peer mentor to first-year STEM majors, an instructional student assistant for the BOND program, and as a member of the ASI Academic Committee.

Morgan currently also works in the College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Office as an Administrative Support Coordinator: Communications and Development Support. She serves as a lead role in communications for the college, supports the college’s Director of Development, and assists with some of the college’s grants.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys cooking new recipes, getting outdoors, and listening to audiobooks. She also makes time to play cards with family and have movie nights with friends.

She is excited about being a part of the AANAPISI team and looks forward to making lasting connections with coworkers and students alike.

morganbritter@mail.fresnostate.edu

Dr. Jordan Pickering

 

Course Developer for the AANAPISI | Assistant Professor | Graduate Program Coordinator for the Law Enforcement Option

Dr. Jordan Pickering is an Assistant Professor and the graduate coordinator in the Department of Criminology at Fresno State.  Her areas of research specialization include police-community relations, police use of force, law enforcement training, and qualitative research methods are some of the things that led her to the Criminology program at Fresno State. In addition to her research, Dr. Pickering was drawn to the Criminology department because of their commitment to collaboration with local criminal justice agencies and the ability to make a difference through her research and teaching. 

As a graduate of Fresno State's Writing Across the Curriculum program (WAC), Dr. Pickering was excited to join the AANAPISI grant to assist with the creation and implementation of a professional development course that emphasizes writing and communication across criminal justice occupations. Written and verbal communication skills are important qualifications for many jobs within the criminal justice system and CRIM 136T course is designed to help students develop these skills while also learning about various occupations in law enforcement, the legal system, corrections, and victim services. 

Dr. Pickering is grateful to be a part of the AANAPISI project and looks forward to helping students prepare themselves for the job market. 

jpickering@csufresno.edu 

559. 278.5712

 

chi chang

She/her/hers, AANAPISI Work-Based Learning Experiences Project Coordinator

Chi Chang is the Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) Project Coordinator for the AANAPISI Initiative, where she supports Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students in the Criminology and Forensic Behavioral Sciences majors to explore meaningful career and professional pathways within the criminal justice system. 

A proud daughter of Hmong refugees and a first-generation college graduate, Chi holds a B.S. in Criminology with a Forensic Behavioral Sciences option, a B.A. in Anthropology, and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL)—all from Fresno State. Rooted in social justice, advocacy, and transformative education, Chi brings a wide range of experience in higher education, international education, and public service. She has supported diverse student populations through roles in Academic Success Coaching, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, the U.S. Forest Service, and more.

Some of her work includes the HESACV Conference assessment, supporting the Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) in their research to improve the academic success and well-being of Black students at Fresno State, co-organizing events like the Reaching for Inspiration, Success, and Excellence (RISE) Kickoff, and leading various programming and professional development workshops. Chi continues to find inspiration in equity-centered work while staying updated on the evolving landscape of higher education.

Outside of work, Chi enjoys reading, late-night journaling, listening to music, sipping boba, and spending time with her pets. She stays grounded by building community, continuous learning, and making space with—and for—others.

chichang@mail.fresnostate.edu

559.278.5319

 

Lisa Xiong

She/her/hers, Student Success Project Coordinator

Lisa Xiong is the AANAPSI Initiative’s Student Success Project Coordinator. She is a proud Hmong Woman, born and raised in Fresno, and is a graduate with a Bachelor’s in Forensic Behavioral Science from Fresno State and a Master’s in Counseling, option in Student Affairs & College Counseling.

Through this Student Success Project Coordinator role, she is committed to empowering and advocating, creating platforms to spread AANAPI voices, implementing curriculums, developing cohorts, and directing AANAPI students. She coordinates and develops outreach and workshop plans to share resources and opportunities for AANAPI student success. She also coordinates the Asian American Pacific Islander Criminology (AAPIC) Peer Mentoring Program, implementing and developing interpersonal and professional skills. Lisa is excited to support AAANAPI students with a holistic approach to accomplishing their goals. 

lisax@mail.fresnostate.edu

559.278.0062

 

 Kathy Moua

She/Her/Hers | AANAPISI Certificate Program Coordinator and Trainer

Kathy is the Certificate Program Coordinator and Trainer for the AANAPISI Initiative at CSU Fresno. She also serves as the Assistant Coordinator for both Asian Pacific Islander Programs and Services and the American Indian Program and Services at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center. As a proud Hmong-American, Kathy earned her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and her master’s degree from CSU Fresno. With a passion for culturally responsive education, she designs and leads programs that empower students and foster their academic and professional growth.

In her role, Kathy manages the development, delivery, and evaluation of the Micro-Certificate Program, working closely with students, faculty, and community partners to cultivate a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Her goal is to make the program both rigorous and rewarding, equipping participants with the tools and confidence to become community leaders and ambassadors for culturally responsive services on campus and beyond.

Outside of work, you might find Kathy enjoying cooking videos, getting lost in a good book, training for 5Ks around Fresno, or exploring historical sites across the USA. She believes that education should be as dynamic and vibrant as the communities it serves and is dedicated to bringing that vision to life.

kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu

559.278.4732

 

 
  • 2023-2024

Emily Xiong

Emily Xiong, She/Her/Hers

Lyneth Alacar

Lyneth Alacar, She/Her/Hers 

 

 

  • 2024-2026

Leslie Ortiz-Escalera

Leslie Ortiz-Escalera, She/Her/Hers