Meet our Leadership Team!
NAAAP Atlanta is driven by the support and dedication of our volunteers.
Christie Sithiphone
President
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because I love volunteering with like-minded leaders who advocate and care for our community just as much as I do. I believe in the power of being better together. Serving on this team has inspired me to be courageous in ways I never could have imagined, and I am humbled to work alongside such amazing individuals.
Profession: Global Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Omnicom PR Group
Ethnicity: Laotian
Tiffany Sithiphone
President-Elect
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it allows me to give back to my Atlanta community in a meaningful way. I have the unique opportunity to connect our members and sponsors to grassroots organizations that are transforming the lives of our AAPI community. This past year has inspired me to raise awareness to the issues that matter most to us and the importance of advocating for underserved communities.
Profession: Senior Manager, Product Analytics at Bleacher Report
Ethnicity: Laotion
Arielle Perez
VP, Corporate Relations
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because I have a passion for giving Asian and Pacific Islander professionals more opportunities to grow themselves both professionally and personally. There are many ways that inclusion, diversity, and equity are growing in the corporate environment, and serving with NAAAP offers me a platform to help push these initiatives forward to a larger capacity. I am excited to serve with a team that is equally as passionate and driven in driving AAPI professionals to show our whole story.
Profession: Lead Analyst, Assurance & Advisory at Cox Enterprises
Ethnicity: Filipino
Bryce Yen
VP, Finance
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because I love its mission to empower, connect, engage, and inspire. As both the city of Atlanta and the AAPI community continues to rapidly grow, NAAAP Atlanta gives me an opportunity to live out its mission by giving back to the growing community and developing current and future members. My hope is that the organization will leave a positive impact on all people and places we encounter.
Profession: Senior Lead Analyst, Chick-fil-A Inc.
Ethnicity: Taiwanese
Athena Giles
VP, Community Relations
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it allows me to give back to the community I was born and raised in. Since being a member, I’ve been inspired by the positive impact NAAAP has made in the Atlanta area through thoughtful programming. I am excited to be able to contribute to the organization and create opportunities for our members and sponsors to give back to the AAPI community.
Profession: Senior FastTrack Architect at Microsoft
Ethnicity: Cambodian & Chinese
Vivan Yu
VP, Member Relations
Profession: Senior Manager, Academic Healthcare Division at ECG Management Consultants
Edward So
VP, Operations
Profession: Product Manager at Southern Company Gas
Emma Wan
VP, Communications
Profession: VP, ALM Forecast Coordinator at Truist
Michelle Lee
VP, Professional Development
Profession: Lead Product Manager at Cox Communications
Donia Hanaei
VP, Special Events
Profession: Director of Development at Global Rights for Women
Yasmin Yuen
Director, Member Events
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it allows me to advocate and spread awareness about the culture of the AAPI community. I am able to provide opportunities for individuals to participate in activities that bring together Asian American professionals through serving others. Growing up in various parts of the world, it has allowed me to understand the importance of cultural inclusivity. I want to pave the way for the next generations and help them find their own voice
Profession: Director of Finance at Zep Inc.
Ethnicity: Chinese Peruvian
Parvin Ali
Director, Development
Profession: Consultant at nodMD
Kim Tong
Immediate Past President
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it allows me the opportunity to give back to my community while working with other leaders throughout Atlanta. This past year has inspired me to continue my personal growth through volunteering and promoting causes that are near and dear to me.
Profession: Vice President, Wealth Management Small Business Banker at Bank of America
Ethnicity: Vietnamese
Allen Chen
President-Emeritus
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because I strive to uplift the voices of under-repressented communities. I grew up in the South my entire life, where AAPI representation was hard to find. It took me years to find my own voice, and now I hope to give back to my community by telling our untold stories and building up our network right here in Atlanta.
Profession: SVP, D&I Executive at Bank of America
Ethnicity: Chinese
Thank you to our past NAAAP Atlanta Presidents!
- 2020-2021 – Kim Tong
- 2017-2019 – Allen Chen
- 2015 – Josh Pham
- 2013 – Betty Lo
- 2011 – Tamara Strickley
- 2009-2010 – Fabian De Rozario
- 2008 – Tommy Yip
- 2006-2007 – Brenda Tran
- 2005 – Amy Lin Halligan
- 2004 – Jimmy
- 2003 – Ben Lee
- 2002 – Rosemary Watts
- 2001 – Caroline Dunn
- 2000 – Van Phan
- 1999 – Victor Sze
- 1997-1998 – Jerry Chang, Founding President