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uncil member hello my name s chahat and i m a passionate advocate for aapi rights lgbtqia rights climate justice and mental health awareness with a strong focus on supporting marginalized communities i m actively engaged in educational initiatives and campaigns to promote awareness and inclusivity particularly within schools and local communities my dedication to these causes is reflected in my advocacy work within my state and city where i aim to create a more equitable and understanding society i hope to bring a unique perspective to on going activism efforts from my unique experiences and perspectives as a young individual of asian descent navigation navigating cultural and societal challenges aidan le youth council member my name is aidan le and i am vietnamese american i am from worcester ma and i will be a senior in high school for the 24 25 school year some of my passions include gardening sports and reading i am very grateful to have been put in a position where i may have an impact on our aapi communities and intend to use my creativity and insight to create positive change and see aapi culture celebrated and appreciated by society aidan le youth council member my name is aidan le and i am vietnamese american i am from worcester ma and i will be a senior in high school for the 24 25 school year some of my passions include gardening sports and reading i am very grateful to have been put in a position where i may have an impact on our aapi communities and intend to use my creativity and insight to create positive change and see aapi culture celebrated and appreciated by society aden huang youth council member aden huang is a senior at winchester high school and is excited to get involved through the aapi youth council he helped found winchester s annual aapi festival and multicultural night to highlight the diversity of the community outside of school aden is involved in student council model un and track field he also enjoys watching movies and traveling monita seng communications coordinator monita seng she her is a senior at boston university pursuing a bachelors of science in advertising at the college of communication she brings her perspective as a first generation college student a cambodian american and a lifelong community builder to her role as the communications coordinator for the aapic her time as the co media public relations chair for the university of massachusetts amherst asian american student association fostered her passion for cultivating inclusive environments and innovative social media in her role as the public relations career ambassador team captain for boston university s center for career development she extends her love for personal and professional development offering guidance to her peers as they navigate their career paths seng s ambition to innovate within the advertising industry also led her to adlab the largest student led advertising agency in the country where she serves as the vice president of project management overseeing 15 client teams seng is excited to employ innovative communication strategies to promote the aapic s mission of advocacy for the aapi community in her free time find her on the hunt for good coffee and matcha exploring boston or humming broadway tunes emma chen banas is a fortune 100 global leader ngo leader entrepreneur and tedx speaker currently she serves as the united nations representative chief administrative officer at the changier education foundation an ngo with special consultative status with the un economic and social council additionally emma holds the position of honorary chairwoman of the american chinese united association massachusetts chapter is a member of the board of trustees for bement school k 9 serves as a corporator for greenfield savings bank and as co founder for small businesses with a career spanning over 30 years in regional and global leadership roles emma has an extensive international background she has lived and worked in north america asia pacific and europe with esteemed organizations across various sectors including healthcare ngos technology financial services and manufacturing her international career is highlighted by key roles including head of it at ge healthcare southeast asia in singapore head of it at honeywell europe middle east africa in london and assistant vice president at massmutual financial group emma has demonstrated strong expertise in leadership strategy formulation innovation technology integration lean methodologies program project oversight strategic procurement vendor relations and operations management since 2015 emma has been dedicated to philanthropic endeavors supporting various ngos and advocating for the aapi community while championing initiatives that foster cultural awareness and empowerment she s deeply committed to social justice and driven to create a more equitable society for local and at global platform like un additionally during the pandemic she voluntarily undertook the translation of a best selling mental health self help book from english to chinese demonstrating her commitment to spreading valuable information across languages and cultures in recognition of her efforts she was awarded the president s volunteer service lifetime achievement award emma holds an mba from the university of south australia and a master of science from rensselaer polytechnic institute as a sought after speaker she spoke at tedx global conferences like the american society for quality global innovation conference and the global business process excellence conference rakashi follows in the footsteps of her grandfather a community leader and advocate for the indian community of massachusetts as a community leader speaker and cultural advocate rakashi has organized numerous community focused and educational events to promote culture and advocate for indians in america create community connections inspire our youth and bring greater unity and strength to the indian diaspora in new england rakashi has served as the president of the united india association of new england is a trustee of the jackson homestead and historic newton she is also a human rights commissioner for the city of newton and she serves on the attorney general s immigrant advisory council rakashi is the reading room supervisor at the massachusetts historical society where she guides scholars in their research hosts school groups and curates exhibits established in 1791 the massachusetts historical society is the nation s first historical society and home to both local and national treasures including the papers of john adams and john quincy adams as well as thomas jefferson s private papers ms chand s areas of research include the influenza pandemic of 1918 and parallel with the covid19 pandemic and the historic connections between asian cultures communities and individuals with massachusetts as illustrated through letters diaries and artifacts housed in the collections of the massachusetts historical society place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content place holder for content harris zhao harris zhao is an r d engineer turned social impact executive working on several non profits while serving as the chief of strategy for get konnected a multicultural connection accelerator and the president of the national association of asian american professionals harris is also the queer son of chinese immigrants and is the founder of pridetalks a podcast for aapi queer professionals and the future pride leader scholarship which is given to a rising undergraduate students identifying as lgbtq harris has been invited as a guest speaker at takeda ey bpda and other organizations covering the aapi experience cultural awareness training and diversity consulting he is an active trainer and leadership coach for rising multicultural community leaders in boston including asian affinity employee resource groups youth groups such as care and minds matter and has trained over 50 direct reports harris was named one of naaap s outstanding leaders in the nation and one of boston s most influential people of color for the work he does in raising the bar for multicultural communities he is also a pmp certified project manager having led the project management office at takeda s preclinical sciences organization and is a trained chemical engineer with a b s from umass amherst vincent yee vincent yee is the author and creator of clara wu and the world of azen written during the pandemic with the rise of anti asian hate he wanted to write a fantasy series to uplift asian american readers especially young ones where they could see themselves as superheroes book one in this immersive 5 book series was a fantasy award winner at the 2022 bookfest and it was featured on the kelly clarkson show before parting ways with corporate america where he was a corporate manager for several greater boston based companies he was a past naaap national president and led many of the ergs at the companies where he worked at a boston native he grew up in brookline and graduated from suffolk university when he s not visiting schools or companies to excite people s imagination of asian american superheroes he may be exploring his next culinary adventure or binging a k drama on netflix chareeda rustanavibul chareeda rustanavibul is a startup enthusiast community builder and nonprofit executive she is vice president at silicon valley bank and manages pre series a early stage tech founders and startups across new england she has built a strong community of early stage founders connecting them with venture capitalists and investors to provide more access to capital to grow their businesses outside of svb chareeda is also the vice president of strategic partnerships at a 501 c 3 nonprofit the national association of asian american professionals naaap focused on community building and advancing asian and pacific islander representation in executive leadership she was the 2023 chief convention director and led a national team of 100 volunteers to deliver boston s largest leadership convention of asian and pacific islander professionals she led the organization s highest sponsored convention in 40 years and won the 2022 naaap boston award for the most transformative leader she also manages a community of the top 500 asian and pacific islander founders at another nonprofit called gold house in 2023 the greater boston chamber of commerce named chareeda a top ten outstanding young leader ramakrishna penumarthy ramakrishna penumarthy epitomizes the values of dedication compassion and service which are deeply ingrained in both his personal and professional life born and raised with a strong sense of community responsibility ramakrishna has dedicated himself to improving the lives of seniors and contributing to various community organizations ramakrishna the esteemed founder of volunteering for seniors showcases unwavering dedication not only to the welfare of seniors but also actively engages in uplifting the community through his involvement in esteemed organizations like lions club tagb telugu association of greater boston and team aid his commitment extends beyond senior care readily stepping in to support the local community whenever needed ramakrishna s partnership with his wife pratima penumarthy in founding a volunteering organization focused on senior citizens underscores their shared commitment to making a difference together they have established a thriving community that not only provides practical assistance but also fosters a sense of belonging and happiness among seniors their dedication to ensuring seniors lead fulfilling lives is reflected in the diverse range of activities and support services offered by their organization through his selfless actions and tireless efforts ramakrishna has touched the lives of countless individuals fostering a sense of belonging happiness and hope his collaborative spirit exemplified by his partnership with his wife in founding a volunteering organization for seniors underscores the power of collective action in creating positive change mohan nannapaneni the co founder and cto of sigma systems inc is a remarkable entrepreneur and philanthropist with a profound commitment to both the indian and american communities he has achieved extraordinary success in the business world leading sigma systems inc to become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in america however mr nannapaneni s impact extends far beyond the business realm in the realm of philanthropy mohan nannapaneni has left an indelible mark his contributions have led to the rebuilding of government schools in india transforming them into thriving educational institutions he has provided financial support to numerous students enabling them to pursue higher education in medical and engineering colleges including the prestigious iits www nmfriends org one of his notable contributions is the establishment of team aid www teamaid org a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing assistance to individuals and families affected by catastrophic incidents such as accidents and sudden deaths team aid has emerged as a vital resource coordinating the transportation of deceased individuals to their respective hometowns across india and 15 other countries it has become a leading emergency assistance provider within the immigrant community throughout north america his advocacy skills came to the forefront when he intervened on behalf of over 2 400 students facing deportation when tri valley university was closed securing their readmission opportunities and protecting their dreams in addition to its role in helping families cope with the sudden loss of their loved ones team aid under mohan nannapaneni s leadership has also extended its support to individuals facing legal issues especially those dealing with mental health challenges this organization has rapidly expanded its reach with more than 2 500 dedicated volunteers across north america and over 20 countries on average team aid now provides assistance to at least a dozen families per week in the usa demonstrating its commitment to helping those in distress mohan nannapaneni s community service efforts have touched the lives of countless individuals and families affected by disasters and emergencies making team aid an indispensable resource in times of crisis his dedication to community service and humanitarian work has earned him numerou...