A new affinity group at MVC dedicated to celebrating AAPI culture, building community, and creating pathways for belonging and leadership.
AAPI individuals represent one of the most diverse communities in the world — yet often remain underrepresented in leadership and underserved in community spaces. APLE is here to change that at MVC.
Five pillars that guide everything APLE does — from our first tabling event to the community we build together.
Create a welcoming space for AAPI employees, students, and allies to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Offer programming that helps members grow — career panels, mentorship pairings, and skill-building workshops led by AAPI professionals.
Host events that honor the richness and diversity of AAPI cultures throughout the year, helping all of MVC learn and engage.
Advocate for greater AAPI representation in leadership, equitable policies, and a culture that actively counters bias and discrimination.
Partner with other affinity groups and allies across MVC — because equity for one community strengthens all communities.
You don't need to identify as AAPI to be part of APLE. All allies welcome.
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to honor the contributions, cultures, and legacies of AAPI communities.
May was chosen to mark the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 — built largely by Chinese laborers.
AAPI is an umbrella term covering more than 50 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages — from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
AAPI individuals make up nearly 7% of the U.S. population — over 23 million people — and are the fastest-growing racial group in the country, yet remain underrepresented in leadership.
AAPI individuals have shaped every field — from Kalpana Chawla (NASA astronaut) and Yo-Yo Ma (cellist) to countless barrier-breakers across science, politics, arts, and business.
AAPI communities have long fought for civil rights — from challenging anti-Asian laws in the 19th century to advocating for redress for Japanese American internment during WWII.
Interested in being part of something meaningful? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch as we officially launch.