David Chih
Senior Director
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Dr. David Chih advances student success, belonging, and cross-cultural engagement through strategic leadership, teaching, and community partnership. As Senior Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC), he leads the center’s vision and partnerships to foster a welcoming community where students can explore identity, build meaningful connections, and grow as leaders.
Dr. Chih is the founding director of the Asian American Cultural Center, which opened in 2005. For more than 35 years, he has focused on diversity and inclusion in higher education, with particular emphasis on Asian American and international student communities. Since joining the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1998, he has served in multiple leadership roles in student affairs and continues to teach in the School of Social Work and LAS Global Studies. Dr. Chih received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington, and an M.S. in Psychology from Purdue University. He enjoys exploring museums and cultural institutions. He is also an avid reader and enthusiastic gardener
Flordemia dela Vega Conrad
Office Manager
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Flordemia supports the daily operations of the Asian American Cultural Center through thoughtful coordination, organizational stewardship, and service-centered administration. As Office Manager, she oversees scheduling, purchasing, records management, and operational logistics, helping ensure a welcoming and well-organized environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Flordemia joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007 and Student Affairs in 2009. Her journey began with La Casa Cultural Latina, followed by the Native American House and Diversity and Social Justice Education Initiatives, before joining the AACC in 2013. A first-generation Filipino American, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Silliman University and brings a strong understanding of the multicultural experience to her work. Her personal interests include listening to a wide variety of music, traveling, food tasting, cooking, and gardening.
Amy Kyung-Eun Breslin
Associate Director
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Amy strengthens organizational capacity and community-centered leadership through strategic partnerships and collaborative problem-solving. As Associate Director of the Asian American Cultural Center, she supports organizational effectiveness, assessment, and sustainable growth. She also oversees large-scale events and resource lending.
Amy joined the University of Illinois in 2024. For over a decade, she has facilitated capacity-building initiatives by fostering strategic partnerships with community stakeholders and advocating for community-led solutions. As a library practitioner, her work has focused on literacy justice and intergenerational, multicultural solidarity-building. She has served in leadership roles for the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and OPAWL: Building AAPI Feminist Leadership, and received a JCLC Advocacy Award from APALA. Amy is a transnational adoptee from Seoul, South Korea. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. When not working, Amy loves spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
Prashansa Agrawal
Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Programs
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Prashansa fosters student success and leadership development through relationship building, student engagement, and holistic support. As Assistant Director at the Asian American Cultural Center, she works closely with student organizations and coordinates programs that foster a sense of belonging, community, and meaningful engagement.
She is passionate about student success through a holistic lens, equipping students with the tools and knowledge to navigate personal, academic, and career pathways. She earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Texas at Austin and bachelor’s degrees in education and psychology from the University of California, Riverside. As a 1.5-generation Indian American raised in Southern California, she brings valuable personal and professional perspectives to her work.
Kanittha Fay
Assistant Director for Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations
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Kanittha cultivates student leadership, community engagement, and civic participation through strategic partnerships, storytelling, and inclusive community building. As Assistant Director at the Asian American Cultural Center, she leads marketing, communications, and community relations, strengthening connections across campus and the community.
As an Illinois alum and a recipient of community leadership awards, including honors from the Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation, the Urbana Mayoral Recognition Award, and 40 North, Kanittha brings more than 25 years of experience in student leadership, community engagement, and civic participation. Originally from Thailand, she offers the perspective of an immigrant and community builder in her work. She earned an M.S. in Business Administration from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Outside of her professional work, Kanittha enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and capturing moments through photography.