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gregg@ncapaonline.org

Gregg is the National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans where he leads the coalition in developing policy and communications strategy and advancing a joint agenda to address the needs of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Gregg joins NCAPA after spending nine years working on Capitol Hill for Rep. Al Green (D-TX). He has served as a dedicated advocate for the AAPI community, as well as a mentor for many AAPI staffers in Congress.

Gregg hails from Arcadia, CA and attended Vassar College where he earned his B.A. in Political Science. Following graduation, he came to DC as an Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Housing Fellow and joined Rep. Green’s office. He most recently served as the Congressman’s Chief of Staff.

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young@ncapaonline.org

Young is the Policy and Programs Manager at the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans where he leads the policy team and its advancement of the coalition’s policy priorities, including language access, data disaggregation, housing and economic justice, civil rights, and education.

Young is a first-generation Korean American from Los Angeles, CA. He is a proud transfer student from Santa Monica College, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Political Science and Asian Studies. He is passionate about creating accessible community spaces and enjoys sharing coffee and tending to his plants.

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suipi@empoweredpi.org

Sina Uipi is the Washington, DC-based Policy Associate for Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC). In this role, Sina leads EPIC’s national policy and advocacy efforts towards the organization’s mission to advance social justice and increase the political power of NHPI communities. She is thrilled to bring greater awareness to Pacific Islander needs at the national level.

Sina earned her BA at SFSU in Political Science, including two minors in Counseling and Women and Gender Studies. She was raised in the LA area, and is a first generation Tongan American daughter to her parents and a community who has helped shape the advocate she is today.

Prior to joining EPIC, Sina was a Senior Civil Rights Fellow at OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, where she focused on policy priorities such as Education, Immigration, Census, and Technology/Workforce Development. EPIC is one of NCAPA’s newest members, which allows for Sina to work on behalf of both organizations as a joint effort. In addition to leading a national network for a NHPI policy platform, she will also be supporting NCAPA’s coalition work.

emma@ncapaonline.org

Emma is the Senior Community Engagement Associate at the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans and works to support coalition-building between AAPI organizations.

From Princeton, NJ, Emma came to D.C. after graduating from William & Mary with a B.A. in Asian Pacific Islander American Studies. Studying in Virginia acquainted Emma with AAPI spaces in D.C. and Virginia, where Emma later moved to pursue greater work with the AAPI community.

Emma’s experience as a transnational-transracial adoptee heavily influenced a passion for immigration and AAPI issues. When given the opportunity, Emma enjoys drinking tea, sewing, and cracking jokes with friends.

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laura@ncapaonline.org

Laura is the Asian American Disinformation Table Coordinator at NCAPA, where they support the advancement of NCAPA’s work on disinformation targeting Asian American communities.

Laura is a third-generation Chinese American and moved to Virginia after graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in Asian American Studies, where they found a passion for Asian American issues and racial justice. Before coming to NCAPA they worked in marketing and communications for KAN-WIN, an Asian American-focused domestic violence organization. Laura’s work in survivor advocacy has heavily influenced their interests in the intersections of trauma-informed practice, disability, gender, and race.

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mai@ncapaonline.org

Mai-Thy Tyler is the Director of Community Engagement at the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, where she leads civic engagement work and supports coalition building and the Disinformation Table.

Mai-Thy has a background in political campaigns and union organizing, most recently working with state and local races across the country to advance campaign finance reform and voting rights. She has helped win U.S. Senate races in both Arizona and Wisconsin. She also played an active role in the formation of two staff unions, with experience organizing and negotiating union contracts.

Mai-Thy is a Vietnamese American and is a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

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johanna@ncapaonline.org

Johanna is the Communications and Digital Media Associate at the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, where she works to increase awareness of AAPI issues and advocacy by leading communications and media efforts.

Johanna is a second-generation Filipino-American hailing from the Miami/Broward area. She pursued her B.S. in Criminology and International Affairs at Florida State University, including a minor in Social Work. Before coming to NCAPA, she served on the Asian American Student Union at Florida State University, where she discovered her passion for advocating for racially marginalized communities and AAPI issues.