This is Part two of a podcast with Kusum Soin - Be sure to check out Part One Here: https://upaanpodcast.podbean.com/e/story-9a-kusum-soin-on-building-community-coming-to-america-and-learning-from-those-you-teachAfter 18 years of serving as the Pan-Asian American Community House Office Coordinator, Kusum Soin retired in Spring of 2019. Colloquially known as the "PAACH Mom" Kusum served as institutional knowledge for the Asian American Community on campus, as well as an anchor for students and alumni alike. However, there is much more to Kusum than simply being the friendly face who greets you when you come to PAACH with great advice.Part One of the Interview talks about Kusum's life growing up in India, coming to America amidst the Gulf War, and working in the Philadelphia APA community pre-PAACHPart Two of the interview talks about how she got her position at PAACH and how the community has changed over time, as well as what she has learned from students. Contact Kusum atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kusumsoinSubscribe to the UPAAN Podcast at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unofficial-upaan-podcast/id1360178440Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Id4hw3bljskjesk2kp3ykx3ehfiMusic by PhortissimoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/phortissimo/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/phortissimoEditing and Production by Ninjaboi MediaWebsite: https://ninjaboimedia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinjaboiMedia/Special Thanks toThe Pan-Asian American Community House: https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/paachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paachatupenn/Alumni Relations: https://www.alumni.upenn.eduUPAAN: https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/upaanUPAAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upenn.upaan/Email us with suggestions at [email protected]

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