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A fresh, new voice that celebrates and amplifies the Asian diaspora and its intersections and influence on culture.

Our Values

curiousity

drives everything we do as it leads to more understanding. 

OPENNESS

is a cornerstone of innovation, creativity, and acceptance.

INCLUSIVITY

is not just a word spoken here but an action we strive for.

AUTHENTICITY

is not just a word spoken here but an action we strive for.

BELONGING

starts from within and everyone is worthy.

Team

Ji Bowlus (이지숙)

Chief Executive Officer

Korean & American | She/Her/Human

“What makes me HAPI is the opportunity to create a meaningful movement for generations to come.

Riri Tamura Kim

Partner, Head of Creative

Japanese | She/Her/Hers

“What makes me HAPI is being part of a community where different cultures are celebrated and growing it with a passionate group of HAPI people.”

Cristina Portella

Head of Sales and Brand Partnerships

Korean, Brazilian, American | She/Her

“Learning about other cultures, traveling, sharing food and stories, make me HAPI.”

George Aguila

Tech Lead, Web Developer

Filipino American | He/Him

“Progress and connecting with like-minded souls dedicated to improving themselves and circles makes me HAPI.”

Kyle Dombroski

Sound and Audio Manager

Korean American | He/Him 

“Exploring and sharing food and culture with new and old friends and family makes me HAPI.”

Danielle Castrence

Producer

Mexi-pina | She/Her

“What makes me HAPI is making meaningful connections to remind others that they are never alone.”

Justine Wentzell-Chang

Marketing Manager

Chinese American | She/Her

“Giving my son an Asian bowl-cut makes me extremely HAPI…also, beach days and big meals with family and friends.”

Cassandra Pimentel

Social Media Manager

Filipino American | She/Her 

“The excitement of diversity and representation in media, and my dog, Lucky, makes me HAPI.”

Nicole Kim

Ad Ops Manager

Korean American | She/Her

“Learning from and connecting with people from all walks of life makes me HAPI.”

Advisory Board

Cat Lee

Board Advisor, Founder & Executive Coach

Chinese American | She/Her 

“Exploring and sharing food and culture with new and old friends and family makes me HAPI.”

Christina Lu

Board Advisor & SVP, Strategy at Carat

Chinese American | She/Her

“Friendships, food, belonging, travel, cultural diversity, dance, and family fuel my HAPI-ness.”

Danisha Lomax

Board Advisor & Client Inclusivity and Impact @ Digitas

Black | She/Her

“I am most HAPI when I’m empowering the next wave of culture creators and energy shifters to be.”

David M. Ewalt

Board Advisor, Author & Editor

American | He/Him

“Learning, experiencing, and sharing ideas with passionate people makes me HAPI.”

Gordon Bach

Board Advisor & Cultural Inclusion Lead @ Starcom

Vietnamese & Chinese American | He/Him

“HAPI-ness is seeing our diverse cultures celebrated and spoken about in the highest and most beloved regards.”

Mike Tran

Board Advisor & CEO of R3CESS

Vietnamese/Chinese American | He/Him

“What makes me HAPI is empowering the next generation to surpass our achievements.”