2021-2022 Leaders Class

Sridevi is a musician who is passionate about performing and bringing joy to others through music. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado which does not have a large immigrant population, but inspired her to train in both Indian and American classical music. As a vocalist, Sridevi’s passion is for singing pop and rock covers from the 80s until now.

Through performing, she hopes to show immigrant children of the AAPI community that they can be both American and Asian; and they don’t have to pick one or the other. One of Sridevi’s dreams is to create an ensemble that is composed entirely of AAPI/BIPOC musicians and perform at AAPI/BIPOC events to empower, uplift and support our communities.

Sridevi has an extensive background in education and fitness. She teaches English to adult students in Asian countries and has tutored underprivileged kids for many years. Sridevi also serves the Asian community by designing meal and exercise plans to help them reach their health and fitness goals. This is especially important since our dietary needs and backgrounds aren’t taught to American healthcare professionals. Sridevi’s goal is to build a place that provides the kind of healthcare that is needed for AAPI/BIPOC communities. She is adventurous, loves being outdoors and trying new and different activities with friends.

Hyungjoon Jin is an educator and an activist dedicated to addressing systemic issues through an anti-oppression lens. He is currently serving as the Middle School Science Teacher at the Odyssey School of Denver, a public charter school in the Park Hill neighborhood. In addition to his role in the classroom, he serves on the School Board of Directors. Hyungjoon also serves on the Board of Directors for RISE Travel Institute, whose mission is to inspire responsible, impactful, sustainable and ethical travel through education. Hyungjoon has built and maintains a small-scale, sustainable, off-grid housing community in Guatemala near Lake Atitlan and is working towards establishing an education center focused on creating systemic, equitable changes in education and travel spaces. Hyungjoon graduated with his B.S. in Biology at the University of Kansas. He earned his M.Ed. at Framingham State University in 2015 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Humane Education from Valparaiso University

Jenny was born in Taiwan, but has been moving back and forth between the US and Taiwan. She graduated from Colorado University of Boulder with a degree in business analytics. Currently works in the energy industry as a program manager. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections and networking in her community. In her free time, Jenny enjoys hiking, bouldering, immersing herself in different cultures and try out things that she has never done before.

Kevin graduated from Colorado University of Denver with a degree in accounting and currently work as an accountant. He is passionate about serving his community, networking and making lasting connections. You never know who can help you or who might need your help later down the road. In Kevin's free time, he likes to go on walks or hiking, painting, kayaking, experience different food and events, and learning new skills.

Fion is a Chinese-Taiwanese American born and raised in Colorado. She currently works at Nordstrom Technology as a Software Engineer and serves as the Managing Director of the Professionals of Color Network (POCN). Prior to being a technologist, Fion was in software sales and spent many years building a comprehensive professional network while maintaining her ties to community service. Fion is passionate about building relationships by connecting professionals with one another amongst the community. In her free time, she enjoys tending to her many houseplants, crafting, and spending time outdoors.

Emily Tamayo currently serves as the coordinator for the Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region at the Catamount Institute in Colorado Springs. Like her current position, Emily strives to embody the energy and intentionality of diversity, equity, and inclusivity through community building, courageous leadership, and applied approaches to justice and learning. Originally from Hawai’i, she has called Colorado home for the past 20 years and graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Balancing an adventurous spirit with homebody sensibilities, she reads, trail runs, tries new foods and restaurants, and sips tea while playing with her ferocious kitty.

Ammy was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, where she learned to love languages and travel. Ammy comes from a very large and close family, the oldest of three sisters and with a lot of cousins. She had the privilege to live in Belgium, Russia, and the United States at different times while growing up. Ammy loves meeting new people and visiting new places. In 2017 her husband and her moved to Colorado where she began working in the restaurant industry. Since then she has worked as Assistant Manager, a Sales Associate, and launched her own baked-goods delivery service in 2020. Ammy spends her free time hiking, baking, watching movies, and traveling with her husband!

​Judy is a Vietnamese American from Denver, Colorado. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health degree in Population Mental Health & Wellbeing at CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Judy loves to continue advancing her education and experiences into a doctoral or health profession program. She has a passion for serving and helping others in the AAPI community and healthcare. Judy has served as the Council of Asian Student Leaders, President of the Asian Student Association, Peer Advocate Leader, and Interim Graduate Student/Mentor at Asian American Student Services at CU Denver. Additionally, she grew up actively involved in the GĐPT Nguyên Thiều Buddhist Youth Group as a Youth Leader and American Sport Karate Association (ASKA) as an Assistant Instructor and directing a demonstration team. Judy was also a Medical Scribe, Research Assistant, along with completing her Certified Nursing Assistant program. During her free time, she would weight lift/work out daily and go-to outdoor activities.

David is a classical pianist and countertenor now living in Denver. A Los Angeles native, David holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. For over a decade he has been involved in liturgical church work in a directorship capacity and also is the founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Evergreen (CME), a nonprofit classical chamber music concert series based in Evergreen.

Kathy was born and raised in Colorado. She is a Hmong American. She is a mother, a wife, and has 3 wonderful pups. Kathy comes from a large family and is the 9th youngest out of 13. She grew up loving the outdoors. Her favorite thing to do is hike, workout, spend time with family and friends. Kathy loves getting to know people and hopes of creating a larger network to expand her growth of relationships.