Meet Our Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board are experts in their respective fields who help ignite the mission of TeachAAPI through leadership in one of our important committees: Curriculum, MarComms, Strategy and Fundraising. Together with our Co-Founders, our Advisory Board delivers on our mission to strengthen identity and self-advocacy for future generations of AAPI children while deepening our connections with allies.
Executive, Entrepreneur, Investor. Co-founded Phenomenon, grew it to $100M+ revenue. Vice-Chair of Board at Woodbury Univ. Board member at Beyond Capital. Judge for EY “Entrepreneur of the Year”. Volunteer with American-India Foundation, Step-Up. Recognized by Ad Age, Inc. 500, LA Business Journal, House of Representatives.
Dulari Amin
Advisory Board Member
Celebrity Chef Katie Chin, Cookbook author, caterer, TV personality. Featured in USA Today, O Magazine, Cooking Light. Co-Chair of #AAPILA Task Force. Philanthropist. One Woman Show in development. Karaoke enthusiast. Hosts “Cooking with Katie and Becca” on Facebook.
Katie Chin
Advisory Board Member
Kyle Hjelmeseth is a trailblazer in digital media, championing diversity and inclusivity. Recognized for transforming G&B into a top BIPOC influencer talent agency, he’s a featured speaker at industry events and in publications like LA Times, Business Insider and Forbes. Beyond leading G&B, Kyle drives impactful initiatives like The College of Influence and Normalize Equality, advocating for education and positive change in the digital space.
Kyle Hjelmeseth
Advisory Board Member
Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth, a First Generation Chinese-American and California native, has made her mark as a longstanding fashion influencer and digital creator with a rich client roster including Dior, Waldorf Astoria, and Tiffany & Co. Outside of the digital world, Stephanie has built upon her family’s over 30-year legacy in the restaurant business by opening the first Chinese grab-and-go concept in Larchmont Village called Suá Superette, blending her business acumen with a passion for community and culture.
Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth
Advisory Board Member
Julia is the Founder/CEO of Intertrend, a multicultural creative agency known for creating exceptional consumer experiences for leading brands. With a background in communications, Huang founded Intertrend in 1991 and manages two award-winning companies, Intertrend and Imprint. She has been recognized as one of the most influential Asian Americans and a top entrepreneur in the US. Intertrend has won numerous industry awards, including the American Advertising Award and the ANA Multicultural Excellence Award.
Julia Huang
Advisory Board Member
Juliet believes in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in educational and corporate institutions, and has been/continues to be an active member of professional organizations that encourage and facilitate such values, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She is a graduate of Stanford University and obtained her law degree from UCLA. Juliet is a partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P, where she has practiced for over 20 years.
Juliet Oh
Advisory Board Member
Jess is the SVP, Managing Director at TDW+Co, an Asian-owned, women-led, multicultural advertising agency, and a mother of two daughters. Throughout her career, Jess has been committed to creating an inclusive culture of empowerment that results in exceptional business outcomes. She’s been a champion for DEI with industry recognitions ranging from ADCOLOR Champion mentor, Advertising Week Future is Female nominee, ThinkLA’s ‘Salesperson of the Year’ to the LA Mayor’s initiatve AAPILA.
Jess Park Persson
Advisory Board Member
Founder/Creative Director of dRA clothing. Co-founder of MAM. Gold House member. President of Parent Association at St. James Episcopal school. Bloomberg’s top LA fashion brand.
Diana Ra-Lee
Advisory Board Member
Amita is an LA native, lawyer and parent at several Los Angeles independent schools. Amita currently serves on the Curtis Parents Association Executive Committee and has been active in the Parents Association leadership for years. She enjoys organizing cultural celebrations for her childrens’ schools and community at large. A graduate of Georgetown Law School and former big law associate, Amita now serves on the LA MOCA Emerging Art Committee and the Independent School Alliance Advisory Council.
Amita Ramesh
Advisory Board Member
As a mom of two and a seasoned brand builder who’s spent her career driving revenue at The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Pictures and Mattel, Inc., Iva is passionate about amplifying diverse family voices. Leveraging storytelling and consumer insights, she has spearheaded merchandise programs that celebrate identity. In addition to co-founding the Curtis School AAPI Group, Iva serves on the Groton School Women’s Network.
Iva Shah
Advisory Board Member
Brooke Thatawat is a Film & TV Costume Supervisor/Designer. Parent at The Buckley School. AAPI activist for better schools & community. Founder of DINE-1-1 non-profit. Launching an online business for film/tv costumes.
Brooke Thatawat
Advisory Board Member
Strategy and Technology Consultant leader. Former board member of the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. Serves as the Diversity Chair of her daughter’s school district. Implemented the ADL’s No Place for Hate school program for the past two years. She represents TeachAAPI as an ambassador for MBUSD. Betty is a proud parent to a 10-year-old and enjoys being active in the school community.
Betty Wan
Advisory Board Member
Michelle Wun, Director of Global Consumer Products at Ubisoft, has 20+ years of experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Licensing. She actively leads employee resource groups and supports TeachAAPI in marketing communications, social media strategy, and serves as an ambassador for TeachAAPI in Palos Verdes Peninsula School District.
Michelle Wun
Advisory Board Member
Mother, entrepreneur, advocate for women & children. Leadership at Visionary Women. Host for Children Action Network. Curtis Celebrates Chair. Judge for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. YPO Hollywood member. Supports Look Good Feel Better & Dress for Success. Partners with Dress for Success on International Women’s Day.
Jennifer Yen
Advisory Board Member
Educator, advocate for AAPI heritage. Lawyer turned fashion ecommerce pro. Founder of AAPI celebrations at preschool. BA from Cornell, law degree from Cambridge, MBA from Wharton. Passionate about fostering AAPI culture in young children.
Victoria Yu
Advisory Board Member
