While Asian international Psychologists (AIPs) have been making tremendous effort for their career development, representations among leadership roles in the field of professional psychology and higher education in the U.S., have been limited. Additionally, while in leadership positions in the U.S., they often face prejudice, racial tensions/discrimination, and model minority stress within a white-black racial binary culture in White normed institutions. Despite this, many AIPs offer diverse experiences, knowledge, mentorship, and leadership that benefit the field of psychology including AAPI students/trainees in their own journeys of academic success. Thus, our Interactive Panel Discussion to address 1) how you got there and who were your role models?, 2) challenges as an AIP at workplace and U.S. higher education system, 3) experiences of navigating power dynamics in White normed institutions, 4) ways to cope with racial tension, discrimination, and invisibility while serving in leadership roles, and 5) the importance of mentorship and connection with other AIPs in professional psychology. Our panel is composed of two counseling psychologists who work as an Executive Director and Training Director in University Counseling Centers and one Faculty member in the field of psychology, who are in the early or mid-stages of their career.