Our Staff
Meet the dedicated staff of the Asian American Health Initiative:
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Muhammad Hasan, MBBS, MBA
Muhammad Hasan is the Program Manager I for the Asian American Health Initiative. As Program Manager I, he is responsible for program development, program data management and analysis, and contract monitoring. Dr. Hasan is also involved with the overall development of AAHI through strategic planning, research, literature reviews, and liaising. Dr. Hasan has a keen interest in health equity, community outreach and engagement as well as addressing social and behavioral determinants of health. Dr. Hasan has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Baqai Medical University, and a Master of Business Administration from George Mason University. He also has Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. -
Samikshya Sapkota, MPH
Outreach & Health Promotion Specialist
Samikshya Sapkota (Sami) is the Outreach & Health Promotion Specialist at the Asian American Health Initiative. In this role, Sami takes on the responsibility of coordinating, implementing, and evaluating health promotion, outreach, and community capacity building activities tailored to Montgomery County’s diverse Asian American communities. Sami’s committed to serving the hard-to-reach communities in Montgomery County by building trusting relationships and ensuring resources and services provided are tailored to the cultural and linguistic needs of the community. She is deeply passionate about overcoming barriers to care, particularly in the youth population, elderly population, refugee communities, and international students. Sami is also responsible for leading AAHI’s internship program, where she mentors and introduces interns to the dynamic world of public health. Sami has a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Master of Public Health in Community Health Promotion from George Mason University. Sami is also a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. -
Elsa Lau
Office Services Coordinator
Elsa Lau is the Office Services Coordinator for the Asian American Health Initiative. Her main responsibilities include day-to-day office services, managing and maintaining unit operating records and reports, and arranging and preparing for meetings, conferences, and workshops. She received her Associate’s Degree in Business at Montgomery College. -
Tammy Wan
Communications Coordinator
Tammy Wan is the Health Education and Communications Coordinator for the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI). Her responsibilities include providing health education through various media sources, overseeing publications and platforms, in addition to other duties. She strongly believes in equitable access to health resources and is dedicated to reducing these disparities in Montgomery County through community empowerment and engagement. Tammy received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. -
Samila Aryal Bhattarai, MPH
Planning Specialist II
Samila Aryal Bhattarai is the Planning Specialist II for the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI). As a Planning Specialist II, she serves as an internal data resource for the Asian American Health Initiative and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to that, she is responsible for overseeing all AAHI’s program evaluations, managing all AAHI’s reporting efforts, and developing a training center for Asian American community organizations. Coming from a public health background, she is committed in addressing health needs of the community through capacity building. Samila received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Nepal Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal and a Master’s degree in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University, Florida. -
Angela Belisario
Grants Administrator
Angela Belisario is the Grants Administrator for the Healthy Communities Fund and AACE Microgrants at the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI). In this role, she oversees grant programs, ensuring awardees receive comprehensive support and remain compliant with program requirements while achieving meaningful community outcomes. She is responsible for managing the full grant cycle, conducting site visits, and providing technical assistance to awardees. Her experience in managing grant-funded initiatives from the recipient perspective provides unique insight into grantee challenges and the support needed for program success. Angela has expertise in working with grant criteria, meeting compliance requirements, and achieving program goals while addressing cultural barriers within diverse communities. Angela holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at George Mason University. -
Qiuchen He
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Qiuchen He is the Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI). In this role, she assesses behavioral and mental health needs and service utilization within the Asian American community. She works to improve access to care that is both culturally and linguistically appropriate, ensuring services are responsive to the unique needs of diverse populations. Qiuchen is passionate about applying data-driven methods to inform program planning, evaluate community needs, and strengthen equitable behavioral health interventions for Asian American communities. Qiuchen received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health with a concentration in Global Health and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from George Mason University.