Event Schedule and Speakers

Eddie Ahn is the executive director of Brightline Defense, an environmental justice nonprofit that has been engaged in policy and legal advocacy since 2009. He is also the writer and artist of “Advocate,” a graphic memoir published by Penguin Random House in April 2024. In addition to his work for Brightline, Eddie serves on three commissions for local and state government agencies related to environmental policymaking: the SF Commission on the Environment, Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Prior to being a nonprofit attorney, he was an AmeriCorps member, teaching public speaking and arts workshops in Oakland’s Chinatown. In December 2021, Eddie was inducted into the State of California’s Clean Energy Hall of Fame for his work in equity and clean energy. Eddie has received his J.D. from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, and his B.A. from Brown University. He is also a member of the California State Bar.

Paul Bien is the Vice President of Baseball Analytics for the San Francisco Giants, a role he assumed in 2022. In this position, he oversees the organization's baseball analytics department, utilizing data and technology to support scouting, player development, and the Major League coaching staff. He also provides quantitative research and analysis to aid in evaluating potential player acquisitions at all levels .​ Bien's path to baseball analytics is marked by a diverse background in engineering and consulting. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. His early career included roles as an Operations Intern at SonicWALL and Data Robotics, followed by a position as a Communication Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Technology. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as a Consulting Analyst at Accenture .​ In 2012, Bien joined the San Francisco Giants, blending his engineering and analytical expertise to his love of baseball.

Wesley Chan is a Chinese American filmmaker, creative director, and cofounder of Wong Fu Productions– a digital production company internationally recognized for 20 years of prolific storytelling including short films and original series inspired by the modern Asian American experience. Starting this year [2025], Wesley shifts focus to independently explore his own creative endeavors across various interests like filmmaking, design, and graphic arts.

Jayson Chang is a high school social science educator in San Jose, California, with academic interests in thematic teaching, culturally relevant pedagogy, food history, and nationalism studies. He has held leadership roles in the California Teachers Association and National Education Association. He is of Cantonese-Fukien heritage, descended from Chinese Vietnamese refugees. Jayson graduated from Soka University with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Claremont Graduate University with a Master’s degree in Education. He is currently pursuing a second master’s in American History from Gettysburg College.

Josh, a fourth-generation resident of San Francisco’s Chinatown, comes from a family of doctors, merchants, teachers, and pastors. With 25+ years of experience as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser, he co-directed Chinatown Rising with his father, Rev. Harry Chuck. Most recently, he co-directed Making Waves, with Jon Osaki, a powerful film on ethnic studies and Asian American activism. Passionate about community storytelling, Josh shares vital histories to challenge stereotypes and inspire youth through the legacy of Asian American activism in his neighborhood.

Mina Fedor, a junior at College Preparatory School in Oakland, founded AAPI Youth Rising in 2020 to combat anti-Asian xenophobia. She led a 1,200-person rally and launched an educational lesson now used in 150 chapters across 35 states. Mina’s advocacy has reached over 52,000 schools and earned national recognition and awards, including honors from President Biden and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She continues to champion social justice and equity through working with Act to Change, Free the Pill, and other initiatives and has been featured in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, “GoodMorning America”, and The New York Times.

Eunjee Kang is a passionate educator with seven years of experience teaching 7th-grade World History and 8th-grade U.S. History at Bohannon Middle School in San Lorenzo Unified. Since 2018, she has served as Social Studies Department Chair, leading initiatives with vision and dedication. Eunjee collaborates with respected institutions like UC Berkeley’s History-Social Science Project, ORIAS, the Asian Art Museum, and the Alameda County Office of Education. These partnerships have inspired culturally responsive, innovative lessons that deepen students' understanding of diverse histories and global perspectives, making her curriculum both engaging and transformative.

Dr. Melinda Gonzales is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in adolescent mental health. For the past 15 years, she has served in the counseling department at The Harker School in San Jose, advancing mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives. A passionate advocate for parent education, Dr. Gonzales leads workshops and community discussions focused on emotional development, stress management, and healthy communication. Her work bridges clinical expertise with practical tools to support connection, resilience, and well-being. Dr. Gonzales holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Dr. Caroline C. Lee, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. Based in Orange County, California, she has over two decades of experience working with youth and families. With a deep commitment to fostering emotional well-being, Dr. Lee specializes in treating anxiety disorders and employs a range of evidence-based practices. Dr. Lee earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from Stanford University, where she also taught psychoeducational courses on culture and coping. She holds an MA in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Psychology with double minors in Education and Asian American Studies. She is also a credentialed elementary school teacher. Active in the community, Dr. Lee serves on the Community Advisory Committee for The Asian American Foundation’s national study of AANHPI Youth Mental Health and the OC Families in Action’s Advisory Committee at the Center for Asian Americans in Action. She regularly gives psychoeducation presentations and collaborates with local school districts to provide resiliency workshops for parents and teens. You can find Dr. Lee on Instagram @dr.carolinelee for insights on diverse Asian American experiences and parenting strategies.

Sean Niu is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and producer from Los Angeles, California. Sean graduated from UCLA’s Theatre, Film and Television Program with a MFA in Screenwriting. Sean also received his MBA from MIT and Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics. Before UCLA, Sean built products at MIT and Amazon that created alternate realities and helped computers see — now his stories address his anxieties for a future he helped build

Daniel Tam-Claiborne is a multiracial author, multimedia producer, and nonprofit director. He serves as Deputy Director at The Serica Initiative, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the Asian diaspora in America, as well as a producer for two public media initiatives at WNET, America’s flagship PBS station. His debut novel, Transplants (Simon & Schuster, 2025), was a finalist for the 2023 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Daniel has spent over five years living and working in Greater China and is an outspoken advocate for Asian American issues and increased global understanding through education, cultural exchange, storytelling, and effective philanthropy. He holds degrees from Oberlin College, Yale University, and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College.