Our Team
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Our Team ⚡
Executive Board
Jennn Mei Koo | They/Them/Theirs
President | Co-Founder
BY DAY
Jennn is a writer and community organizer for environmental conservation, racial justice, and health equity. They currently serve as a Grassroots Director on the Board of Directors at RESULTS & RESULTS Educational Fund, a non-profit dedicated to building the political will to end poverty. Jennn is also a researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California.
BY NIGHT
To stay balanced and motivated, Jennn enjoys trail running, writing, gardening, practicing qigong (氣功), and mothering their baby quails.
Ed Masse | He/Him/His
President | Co-Founder
BY DAY
Ed Masse is a CT-based Videographer and Property Manager
BY NIGHT
Ed enjoys video games, running, gym, trying to cook, learning languages, traveling, and volunteering with other AANHPI-focused organizations!
Austin Gao | He/Him/His
Communications Director | Co-Founder
BY DAY
Austin is a Digital Engagement Coordinator for Community Mental Health Affiliates located in New Britain, CT.
BY NIGHT
You can usually find Austin aka Gaomon trying to rank up in Valorant (Peak Rank - Platinum 1), watching his favorite anime (One Piece) or trying to get tickets for his next kpop concert.
Carey Vo | She/Her/Hers
SEO Engagement Strategist | Co-Founder
BY DAY
Carey is a paid media specialist by day managing campaigns for key stakeholders 🤓
BY NIGHT
Carey is a dog owner, anime watcher, keyboard nerd, overwatch player, and lover of all things CUTE! 😎
Sarah Gherri | She/Her/Hers
Community Director
BY DAY
Sarah is an administrative assistant at PepsiCo, where she stares at spreadsheets, organizes donations, and drinks way too much Baja Blast.
BY NIGHT
Sarah loves embroidering, animated shows, character photo shoots with friends, and taking unflattering pictures of her cat!
Jenny Tang | She/Her/Hers
Data, Website, & SEO Director
BY DAY
Jenny was an English teacher for a couple of years, but is now back at graduate school pursuing a masters in Applied Data Analytics. Jenny is excited to be a part of an organization (SPARC) that uplifts others and showcases the diversity among AANHPI communities.
BY NIGHT
If she is not dancing, Jenny is probably grinding in TFT or Valorant, or binging TV shows while crocheting.
Keelie Ni | She/Her/Hers
Development Director
BY DAY
Keelie is a passionate advocate for social change and is deeply involved with grassroots activism and volunteer work.
BY NIGHT
Keelie is a fiend for new music and is always looking to discover new artists to add into her spotify playlists. She also enjoys watching campy horror movies and crocheting in her free time.
Sahar Amjad | She/Her/Hers
Media Director
BY DAY
Sahar does marketing and social media management for local AAPI businesses, and has since set up her own creative studio, offering photography/videography, marketing, and graphic design! She is also a Twitch streamer and content creator.
BY NIGHT
Sahar loves spending time with her partner and her cat, watching horror movies, knitting, reading, and playing video games.
Team Members
Joshua Thammavongsa | He/Him/His
Data Management Analyst
BY DAY
Josh works as a Health Insurance Claims Data Analyst.
BY NIGHT
Josh actively plays Soccer.
Tam Vu | She/Her/Hers
Writer
BY DAY
Tam is an undergraduate political science student with a minor in Asian American Studies. She’s previously worked as Pan Asian Council Coordinator at the Asian American Cultural Center and has served as President of the Vietnamese Student Association. Currently, she works as an Vietnamese interpreter and translator, and interns at the non-profit Libraries Without Borders.
BY NIGHT
Tam hosts a weekly book club, skips arm day, and plays Stardew Valley at an unhealthy level. She also tends to her sourdough starter as if it was one of her own.
Kim Nguyen | She/Her/Hers
Photographer & Journalist
BY DAY
Kim is a communications coordinator at a non-profit working to bring equity and accessibility to all accessing food.
BY NIGHT
Kim is also a portrait and wedding photographer who is passionate about connecting with people, getting to know their stories and photographing their most authentic selves, timelessly.
Nicole Bottone | She/Her/Hers
Graphic Designer
BY DAY
Nicole is a recent graduate with a BFA in Digital Media and Design and a minor in Chinese. During her collegiate career, she has worked as a Co-Marketing Chair and Digital Marketing/Design position at the Asian American Cultural Center and held a multitude of chair positions as a sister of the Rho Chapter of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. She is eager to jumpstart her career within the creative field and aims to pursue many passion projects alongside that. She hopes to travel around the world in the future and make many international friends throughout her travels.
BY NIGHT
During her free time, Nicole is always anxious to create digital and physical artwork. While she's always creating something digitally, she also enjoys the traditional vibes of sketching, drawing, painting, etc. She's an avid fan of watching Chinese and Korean dramas and listening to her favorite K-pop groups' music. Other times, she loves to sing karaoke or try out any new recipes she finds online. Nicole is a true lover of all things owl and duck-related, as shown on her discovery page on Instagram. It's her life goal to own a duck one day.
Tien Nguyen | He/Him/His
Community Team Member
BY DAY
Tien’s past workplace experience all fall into healthcare, whether it be a pharmacy technician or medical assistant. He has dipped his toes in many positions and would like to say that the best part of being a jack of all trades is meeting new people and networking.
BY NIGHT
Although healthcare is Tien’s profession, he’s a creative by nature. His work culture reflects a lot of how he manages his interests and hobbies (of which he also has many)! He is a fashion/runway model, K-Pop dance instructor, content creator and vlogger. He likes to dabble a bit in the arts such as ceramics and painting. His next goal is to design a clothing line :)
Nini Ly | She/Her/Hers
Graphic Designer
BY DAY
Nini is a waitress/manager at her parent’s Pho restaurant, PhoLy! But, when she is not talking up a storm with her customers and coworkers, she is creatively whipping up product designs for her stationary business, Banh.ni!
BY NIGHT
When Nini is not working, she enjoys hanging out with her two puppies, watching anime with her boyfriend and uncomfortably staring at her hamster through his cage at night. She also likes to watch decluttering/organizing videos and attempts to declutter her space in the middle of the night, too…
Neha Madeyanda | She/Her/Hers
Web Designer
BY DAY
Neha is an Outreach & SEO Specialist for several university partners. Also, she is the SEO Director for a nonprofit that provides educational support to children.
BY NIGHT
During her free time, Neha is big on trying new activities, foods, shows, movies, books, games, etc. She is super in touch with her spirituality and likes to dive into it in her free time.
Christine Gallares | She/Her/Hers
Graphic Designer
BY DAY
Christine graduated from UHart in 2022 with a major in Graphic Design. At the moment, she is starting her design career after taking a break for a year. Despite being a graphic design major, she is capable of other skill sets such as illustration, photography, cinematography, video editing, etc. Just like anyone else in the creative field, she is finding new ways to jump-start her career and hopefully be able to take on bigger projects soon.
BY NIGHT
During Christine’s free time, she likes to draw for fun. She is in the process of creating a small business where she sells stickers, keychains, handmade sketchbooks, and more. If Christine isn’t drawing, she likes to watch anime and spend time with loved ones. She also likes drinking tea. :)
Advisory Team
Momo Vo | She/Her/Hers
Mascot | Serotonin & Dopamine Boosting Expert
BY DAY
Momo is the most energetic dog you'll ever meet!
BY NIGHT
Momo is the best cuddle buddy.
Aubrey Tang | She/Her/Hers
Co-Founder
BY DAY
Aubrey Tang is currently a PhD. candidate at Dartmouth College studying Materials Science and Engineering. Her research primarily focuses on the use of metal nanoparticles for catalysis in renewable energy applications. Alongside her duties in the lab, she is also a co-founder and President of a grassroots organization, The Chinatown Project (TCP). TCP focuses on using visual media to document and uplift Boston Chinatown's businesses, organizations, and people. Their vision is to serve as a comprehensive digital archive and directory for all things Boston Chinatown.
BY NIGHT
Outside of her professional responsibilities, you might find Aubrey lying down on her couch binging the latest TV shows and movies or outdoors trying to land an ollie, rock climbing, or whatever random hobby she's found herself fixated on learning that day.
Billy Chen | He/Him/His
Co-Founder
BY DAY
Billy is a UX/UI designer at Klaviyo. In his position, he problem-solves through designing impactful, visual, web experiences through storytelling. He is also a co-founder and Executive Creative Director of The Chinatown Project (TCP)
BY NIGHT
He is constantly reading up on the next design trend or brushing up on his design skills. But you can also find him playing TFT.
Jenny Tang | She/Her/Hers
Data Advisor
BY DAY
Professionally, Jenny works as a Cloud FinOps Engineer. Jenny’s passion is about data, specifically within the Public Cloud realm and she loves to understand how people can make meaningful decisions off of the numerous amount of information at their fingertips.
BY NIGHT
Outside of work, Jenny loves traveling, cooking, and baking. Every weekend she tries to bake something new or different while cooking every day allows her to de-stress and get away from a computer screen.