Administrative and Financial Staff

Stacey Yukari Hirose
Management Services Officer/Department Manager
3337 Rolfe Hall
(310) 825-0894
stacey@asianam.ucla.edu
Stacey oversees the day-to-day operations of the Asian American Studies Department.  She deals primarily with the Department’s academic personnel issues, budget, and accounts.  Stacey also coordinates the Department’s course schedule, assists with curriculum, and supports the Chair of the Department.  She is a back-up for Kenneth (on staff hiring and personnel issues) and Barrett (on student affairs issues).

Kenneth Kuo
Administrative Assistant
3336 Rolfe Hall
(310) 267-5592
kkuo@asianam.ucla.edu
The Kenneth processes hiring, payroll, and departmental reimburesements and assists the MSO and Chair. He provides faculty support, and coordinates departmental meetings and events.

Barrett Korerat
Student Affairs Officer/Student Advising
3334 Rolfe Hall
(310) 267-5593
bkorerat@asianam.ucla.edu
Barrett counsels undergraduate and graduate students on academic issues. He assists with Asian American Studies admissions and awards.

Meg Thornton
Student Affairs Officer
2239 Campbell Hall
(310) 825-1006
meg@ucla.edu
Meg coordinates internships and volunteer work with off-campus Asian American and Pacific Islander American community organizations.  She mentors Asian and Pacific Islander American student organizations at UCLA.  She also advises students on the Asian American Studies Center's scholarships and fellowships.