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
Yasmin Yuen
VP, Finance
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
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
Vivian Yu
VP, Member Relations
I serve with NAAAP because I believe the connections we make and relationships we build with each other make the AAPI community stronger as a whole. Our AAPI communities make Atlanta a richer, more vibrant city to live and work in, and I am humbled to be able to support members’ professional growth and development, and promote opportunities for folks to make a difference in our city.
Profession: Senior Manager, Academic Healthcare Division at ECG Management Consultants
Ethnicity: Chinese
Edward So
VP, Operations
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta becuase it is the best way to connect with other individuals who have had similar life experiences as me. Given that there are very few AAPI colleagues at my workplace, it is great to be part of broader AAPI community in Atlanta. I find myself learning from both our leaders and members at every interaction. I was also drawn to NAAAP Atlanta’s focused mission toward community leadership. Witnessing the impact of NAAAP Atlanta in fulfilling the many needs of our community has been an inspiration.
Profession: Product Manager at Southern Company Gas
Ethnicity: Korean
Michelle Lee
VP, Professional Development
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because I am passionate about Professional development, building Community, volunteering, and strengthening AAPI overall. I like to channel my energy in partnering with other driven and passionate people who share the same goals on outreach, foundational development, and professional empowerment. My primary focus is on professional development and mentorship, which is an important component and need in our community to further develop, foster and empower us from within and throughout.
Profession: Lead Product Manager at Cox Communications
Ethnicity: Korean, Chinese & Filipino
Donia Hanaei
VP, Special Events
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it gives me the opportunity to connect with fellow AAPI and allied professionals. In doing so, we support our greater AAPI community and all of metro Atlanta. Through NAAAP Atlanta, I am able to see AAPI leadership and innovation in ways I never saw before.
Profession: Director of Development at Global Rights for Women
Ethnicity: Iranian/Persian
Parvin Ali
Director, Development
I serve with NAAAP Atlanta because it provides me with the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of AAPI professionals and make a positive difference in our local communities. As an Atlanta native, I feel proud to give back to the communities that helped shape me into the person I am today. Being part of an organization dedicated to the empowerment of AAPI professionals and communities is fulfilling. Going from being a member to an event volunteer to a leader of NAAAP Atlanta, l cherish the relationships built along the way and the lasting impact we’re making for generations to come.
Profession: Consultant at nodMD
Ethnicity: Bengali
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