AUTHOR, ACTIVIST, AMERICAN CITIZENS OF JUSTICE

The political actions of American Citizens for Justice helped coalesce the growing Asian-American activism across the nation. She is an outspoken advocate and activist for many causes, from women's rights to gay rights.

CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR & EDUCATOR

Joanna Ho is an educator and the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of many books for kids, including Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and The Silence that Binds Us.

FOUNDER, TOMOCREDIT

Originally from Seoul, I'm first-generation American. The need to build credit is universal so my mission is to help immigrants and students without access to credit to get started.

PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER OF SENIORS FIGHT BACK

After Hong's racially motivated hate incident went viral in August 2020, she became an advocate for the AAPI community and help victims of hate.

AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST

Currently the host and executive producer of Shoes Off Inside with MKT, Professor at Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and founder of Lotus Media House.

JOURNALIST & CO-FOUNDER OF THE VERY ASIAN FOUNDATION

Michelle is a veteran journalist, a Korean immigrant, a transracial adoptee, and the co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation.

FOUNDER & CEO, JILLY BING

Elenor Mak, is founder and CEO of Jilly Bing, the first authentic Asian American doll and toy company.

CO-FOUNDER OF ASIAN WOMEN’S SHELTER

Asian Women’s Shelter, centered in San Francisco, is one of the first programs in the nation that meets the language and cultural needs of Asian survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking.

SPECIAL PROJECTS PRODUCER,
NBC BAY AREA

Emmy-award winning journalist and community advocate. Christine amplifies stories for communities of color, produces a series called Race in America: the Conversation, and will be headed to Paris for the Summer Olympics with NBC!

CEO & FOUNDER OF JUSTICE FOR VICHA RATANAPAKDEE FOUNDATION

Fervent advocate for Asian-American equality and civil rights, inspired by the tragic passing of her father, Vicha Ratanapakdee, which ignited the Stop Asian Hate movement.

FOUNDER, NEXTGEN JANE

She started Jane out of frustration but has stayed for the rigorous intellectual challenge and the chance to fix something broken. Her passions include genomics, women's health, work in emerging markets and a good Spotify playlist.

HEAD OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MOMS IN TECH

COO/CFO, investor, community builder, and columnist, Annie Tsai is a Bay Area native and mom to two (10 & 3).

AUTHOR & FILM PRODUCER

Abigail is a New York Times Bestselling author, producer, woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence, and a mother of two. She writes and speaks about tech, AI ethics, women’s leadership, implicit bias, equity, and transforming culture.

DIR OF WEST COAST OPERATIONS, KOHN PEDERSON FOX & HEAD OF MARKETING & OPERATIONS, ASHLYN SO

Award-winning architect and supporter of Ashlyn So, a teen fashion designer and activist, to make positive impacts in our community and a mom of 2 kids.

GENERAL PARTNER, RACE CAPITAL

Edith is the seed investor in Solana, Lightning Network, Agora.io, Placer.ai, and 60 other amazing startups. She frequently speaks on venture capital, women in leadership, China & Silicon Valley technology, and the investment landscape. She is also a guest lecturer at Berkeley and Stanford.