Dr. Daniel K. H. Chao has over 40 years of experience in commercial and investment banking, corporate finance and management, company and project development, equity investments and risk management. He was a former SVP for TerraPower, chaired by Bill Gates, and was responsible for all business and financing activities for the company, which culminated in the formation of a joint venture with a leading nuclear power company in China. Prior to this, Dr. Chao worked for the Bechtel Corporation for 20 years where he was the Chairman and President of Bechtel China and President of Bechtel Financing Services covering 7 offices worldwide. Dan was based in Shanghai from 2003-2006. Prior to Bechtel, he was a VP at Chemical Bank and Citibank in NYC. Dr. Chao is also very active in non-profit organizations. He is currently the Board Chair of the 1990 Institute and a member of the Committee of 100 and of the National Committee for US-China Relations. Dan is also currently a Board member and Treasurer of Asian Health Services in Oakland, a member of the One Nation Commission, and an Advisory Board member of the Asia Society of Northern California. Dan has served on the Advisory Board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Board of the US-China Business Council, the Advisory Council of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts U.), and was the former President and Chairman of the California-Asia Business Council. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Head-Royce School in Oakland and the Pucheng Microfinance Development Association in Shaanxi, China. Dr. Chao holds a B.A. from Stanford University (Phi Beta Kappa), an M.A., M.A.L.D. and Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and an Advanced Professional Certificate (Business) from New York University.

Paul Bien is the Vice President of Baseball Analytics for the San Francisco Giants, a role he assumed in 2022. In this position, he oversees the organization's baseball analytics department, utilizing data and technology to support scouting, player development, and the Major League coaching staff. He also provides quantitative research and analysis to aid in evaluating potential player acquisitions at all levels .​ Bien's path to baseball analytics is marked by a diverse background in engineering and consulting. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. His early career included roles as an Operations Intern at SonicWALL and Data Robotics, followed by a position as a Communication Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Technology. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as a Consulting Analyst at Accenture .​ In 2012, Bien joined the San Francisco Giants, blending his engineering and analytical expertise to his love of baseball.

Wesley Chan is a Chinese American filmmaker, creative director, and cofounder of Wong Fu Productions– a digital production company internationally recognized for 20 years of prolific storytelling including short films and original series inspired by the modern Asian American experience. Starting this year [2025], Wesley shifts focus to independently explore his own creative endeavors across various interests like filmmaking, design, and graphic arts.

Jayson Chang is the professional development manager for The Asian American Education Project as well as a decade-long high school social science educator in San Jose, California, with academic interests in thematic teaching, culturally relevant pedagogy, food history, and nationalism studies. He has held leadership roles in the California Teachers Association and National Education Association. He is of Cantonese-Fukien heritage, descended from Chinese Vietnamese refugees. Jayson graduated from Soka University with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Claremont Graduate University with a Master’s degree in Education.

As a product leader, Stephanie has spent over 15 years leading teams to build digital products, whether it's been production tools at Dreamworks Animation and Netflix, or political tools on the Hillary and Biden campaigns. She also started a mobile game company, Kooapps, and loves to build software that changes how different industries operate as well as engage and delight users. Currently, Stephanie coaches and teaches MBAs at Berkeley Haas about product management and pivoting in their careers. She received her MBA from MIT Sloan and BA in Psychology and International Relations from Stanford University.

Josh, a fourth-generation resident of San Francisco’s Chinatown, comes from a family of doctors, merchants, teachers, and pastors. With 25+ years of experience as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser, he co-directed Chinatown Rising with his father, Rev. Harry Chuck. Most recently, he co-directed Making Waves, with Jon Osaki, a powerful film on ethnic studies and Asian American activism. Passionate about community storytelling, Josh shares vital histories to challenge stereotypes and inspire youth through the legacy of Asian American activism in his neighborhood.

Kathy Fang is an award winning chef, cookbook author, and television personality. A first generation Asian American and mother of two, she is known for her modern approach to creating simple, healthy Asian recipes for home cooks, and inspiring others to embrace their heritage through food and entertaining. Kathy makes frequent appearances on national culinary shows and competitions—including starring in the Food Network docuseries “Chef Dynasty: House of Fang”—and has worked with major brands and organizations in the travel, lifestyle and non-profit sectors.

Mina Fedor, a junior at College Preparatory School in Oakland, founded AAPI Youth Rising in 2020 to combat anti-Asian xenophobia. She led a 1,200-person rally and launched an educational lesson now used in 150 chapters across 35 states. Mina’s advocacy has reached over 52,000 schools and earned national recognition and awards, including honors from President Biden and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She continues to champion social justice and equity through working with Act to Change, Free the Pill, and other initiatives and has been featured in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, “GoodMorning America”, and The New York Times.

Dr. Melinda Gonzales is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in adolescent mental health. For the past 15 years, she has served in the counseling department at The Harker School in San Jose, advancing mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives. A passionate advocate for parent education, Dr. Gonzales leads workshops and community discussions focused on emotional development, stress management, and healthy communication. Her work bridges clinical expertise with practical tools to support connection, resilience, and well-being. Dr. Gonzales holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Eunjee Kang is a passionate educator with seven years of experience teaching 7th-grade World History and 8th-grade U.S. History at Bohannon Middle School in San Lorenzo Unified. Since 2018, she has served as Social Studies Department Chair, leading initiatives with vision and dedication. Eunjee collaborates with respected institutions like UC Berkeley’s History-Social Science Project, ORIAS, the Asian Art Museum, and the Alameda County Office of Education. These partnerships have inspired culturally responsive, innovative lessons that deepen students' understanding of diverse histories and global perspectives, making her curriculum both engaging and transformative.

Dr. Caroline C. Lee, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. Based in Orange County, California, she has over two decades of experience working with youth and families. With a deep commitment to fostering emotional well-being, Dr. Lee specializes in treating anxiety disorders and employs a range of evidence-based practices. Dr. Lee earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from Stanford University, where she also taught psychoeducational courses on culture and coping. She holds an MA in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Psychology with double minors in Education and Asian American Studies. She is also a credentialed elementary school teacher. Active in the community, Dr. Lee serves on the Community Advisory Committee for The Asian American Foundation’s national study of AANHPI Youth Mental Health and the OC Families in Action’s Advisory Committee at the Center for Asian Americans in Action. She regularly gives psychoeducation presentations and collaborates with local school districts to provide resiliency workshops for parents and teens. You can find Dr. Lee on Instagram @dr.carolinelee for insights on diverse Asian American experiences and parenting strategies.

Jason Muñiz was named the site director of UC Berkeley History Social Science Project in the Fall of 2023. During his time with the project he has led the development of UCBHSSP's programmatic support for implementing Ethnic Studies by leading professional development for administrators and educators, developing interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies curriculum, and spearheading an initiative to bring UC Berkeley's Ethnic Studies institutional resources to High School teachers. Muñiz has also led UCBHSSP's efforts to support the teachers of newcomer students and multilingual learners via History-Social Science instruction. Before coming to UC Berkeley, Jason Muñiz worked as a Social Science educator in South Florida and East Oakland, having piloted and implemented Ethnic Studies curriculum for the Oakland Unified School District.

Sean Niu is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and producer from Los Angeles, California. Sean graduated from UCLA’s Theatre, Film and Television Program with a MFA in Screenwriting. Sean also received his MBA from MIT and Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics. Before UCLA, Sean built products at MIT and Amazon that created alternate realities and helped computers see — now his stories address his anxieties for a future he helped build

Daniel Tam-Claiborne is a multiracial author, multimedia producer, and nonprofit director. He serves as Deputy Director at The Serica Initiative, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the Asian diaspora in America, as well as a producer for two public media initiatives at WNET, America’s flagship PBS station. His debut novel, Transplants (Simon & Schuster, 2025), was a finalist for the 2023 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Daniel has spent over five years living and working in Greater China and is an outspoken advocate for Asian American issues and increased global understanding through education, cultural exchange, storytelling, and effective philanthropy. He holds degrees from Oberlin College, Yale University, and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College.