“We aspire to promote diversity and inclusion in an industry that is underrepresented by many demographics.”
Established in 2017
The Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) was created in April 2017 by a passionate group of airline pilots. What started as a singular group chat between a group of friends gradually evolved into a full-fledged organization, connecting and empowering individuals who share the same vision to overcome Asian underrepresentation in the aviation industry.
Our Mission
PAPA is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to all members of the Asian community in all fields of aviation. We hope to inspire current and prospective professionals towards a fulfilling career in aviation.
Title Sponsor
We are incredibly thankful for the support of our 2022 title sponsor Southwest Airlines. Based in Dallas, and founded in 1971, Southwest Airlines operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines by offering its one-of-a-kind value and hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Learn more about how Southwest leverages its mission to serve communities at Southwest.com/citizenship.
PAPA’s First Meeting - Los Angeles, July 10 2017
Our Team
Board of Directors
President
Harley Pasiderio
Vice President
Kaori Paris
Secretary / Treasurer
Emily Ishikawa
Director
Jason Woo
Director
Chanwoo Park
Director
James Spotts
Director
David Takahashi
Director
Mick Tsai
Director
Lorren Wang
Committees
Communications and Social Media
Chair: Carly Namihira
Member: Nathaniel Mo
Member: Clifford Villanueva
Member: Lea Yosalina
Member: Anders Young
Accounts & Budget
Chair: James Spotts
Member: Tien Le
Member: Albert Lee
Scholarship
Chair: Emily Ishikawa
Member: Angelo Bautista
Member: Kaori Paris
Member: Chanwoo Park
Members & Mentors
Chair: Mick Tsai
Member: Hui-i Huang
Member: Jacques Li
Member: Felix Wong
Technology
Chair: Jason Woo
Member: Angela Rodke
Member: Sean Wan
Member: Timothy Wong
Member: Anders Young
Marketing & Design
Chair: Virginia Yu
Member: David Takahashi
Member: Lea Yosalina
Member: Anders Young
Sponsorship and Fundraising
Chair: David Takahashi
Member: Francisco Octavio
Member: Lorren Wang
Member: William Wong
Compliance
Chair: Darryl Baniaga
Member: Miles Collins
Member: Benson Truong
Events
Chair: Lorren Wang
Member: Lydia Chen
Member: Andy Feng
Member: Yoshino Kanta
Member: Ryutaro Yoshihara