Mission Statement
This Membership committee aims to:
1) Expand the ANA membership to include all students and professionals who are interested in neuropsychology and in working with the Asian population both domestically and globally
2) Oversee nomination and election of ANA leadership while upholding diversity and equity principles
3) To continually promote the engagement and sense of community within the ANA
Monica Ly – professional Co-Chair
Monica Ly, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and division chief of Neuropsychology at Boston Medical Center. She completed her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Connecticut, internship in neuropsychology at the Tampa VA, and postdoctoral fellowship focused on aging and dementia at the San Diego VA. Her recent research at the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center has been at the intersection of head injury, aging, and psychiatric disorders. She also serves as the ANA Representative to the Advisory Board for New2Neuropsychology. She enjoys going hiking with her dog, Oreo, and ballroom dancing.
shiyuan chen – student Co-Chair
Shiyuan Chen, MA, is a fourth-year doctoral student in psychology at Northern Illinois University with a cognate specialization in neuropsychology. Her clinical training includes neuropsychological evaluations in outpatient and hospital-based settings and psychoeducational evaluations and interventions in schools. Over the past two years, her training has focused on pediatric neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin, where she has worked with children and adolescents with a range of neurodevelopmental, medical, and neurological conditions. Her research interests include the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of children with early brain insults, as well as the relations among emotional regulation, academic performance, parenting styles, and internalizing disorders in youth. As a first-generation immigrant and multilingual student, Shiyuan is passionate about promoting culturally responsive practices in neuropsychology. She speaks fluent Mandarin and English, as well as conversational Portuguese. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, exploring new places, and hiking.
Committee Members
- annie lee – Student member
- christine you – professional member
- eileen ng – professional member
- numfon vilay – student member
- Mimi Wong – Advisor