Staff & Fellows

Christine Chen, the founding executive director from 2006-2008 returned to APIAVote in January 2011 to serve as its current Executive Director.

Jennifer is the Communications & Policy Associate at APIAVote where she works to build and maintain media and legislative relations, write APIAVote's weekly newsletter, manage APIAVote's social media presence and is a spokesperson for the organization.

Julie Wu is the Programs Associate at APIAVote and works with the Youth Ambassador program and as a graphic designer. Julie is a 2018 graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A.

Yee Chang has over two decades of experience as a grassroots organizer and civic engagement leader, a political and communications consultant on issue and electoral campaigns, and a mentor and advisor to candidates for office and elected officials in the Hmong American and AAPI community.

Robin is the Administrative and Development Associate at APIAVote.  While handling the day to day financial responsibilities, she works to operationalize fundraising efforts in order to build and sustain APIAVote's relationships with ongoing and new donors.

Chris Phan (she/her/hers) is the Field and Programs Associate at APIAVote. In her day to day work, she works with local community partners to implement voter contact and education programs, manages APIAVote’s voter protection hotline, and collaborates with research groups and national AAPI coalitions to develop more civic engagement strategies.