MEET THE 4A TEAM

Enrique was born in Durango, Mexico and raised in Yuma. He graduated from Stanford University in 1974. He completed his Master’s studies at ASU and studied International and Immigration Law at the University of San Diego.

Enrique was the Justice of the Peace in the Downtown Phoenix Court and is currently a Judge Pro Tempore in Maricopa and Gila Counties. He has been a City Manager in Arizona and California. He has served in Boards of Directors of many non-profit organizations. He has been married to Claudia Lujan for 34 years and has two daughters and one son; Ana Lucia, Celina and Carlos.

Born in Hong Kong and immigrated to New York City when he was 2 years old.  By the time he was 5 years old, he had already decided that he was to become a Baseball player, Filmmaker, Actor and Lion Dancer.

Subsequently, Ty did become a baseball player, Hollywood Feature Film Actor, Filmmaker and Principal of TwinTygr Films, and Professional Lion Dancer.

"Life is about affinity, follow affinity and fulfill your purpose"

AFFILIATIONS:  TwinTygr Films ; Official Lion Dance Performer of AZ ; Equine Non Profit ; Arizona Art Academy ; Various AZ Asian Non Profits

Emily leads the Directors-At-Large at 4A Team.  She's a graduate of University of Yangon and has an eminent background on social work, handling case loads of human developmental services.  Besides her profession of serving families and children with development disabilities, Emily's passion is to help and support Myanmar refugees, asylees and other immigrants to thrive in Arizona.

AFFILIATIONS:  State of Arizona Dept. of Developmental Disability ; Burmese Community Interpreter

Middle Eastern Cultural Director of Arizona Asian Association has been active in the community and others for over 10 years. A proud Graduate of GCU she holds a BA in English Emphasis in Professional Writing and a Minor in Musical Voice Performance. 

Promoting cultural awareness and unity across cultural communities is a passion that she holds close to her heart. She is pleased to build that connection through cultural engagement and community involvement with AAAA. 

AFFILIATIONS:  Miracle Life Church of Arizona ; Theatrical Ministries Inc. ; Giving University ; Nhu Lai Thien Tu ; Neighborhood Christian Clinic ; Gallop International ; Million Dollar Diamond Beauty Pageant

I am serving Bangladeshi community since 2011 and joined 4A in 2016 as a cultural director.  

I am dedicated to my role and actively organize, participate and promote Asian cultural events to promote our culture, values and other cultural activities. I wish to take our AAAAs to the next level.

AFFILIATIONS:  International Mother Language Day AZ

Marie is Hmong American, her Hmong lineage comes from the hilltop of Laos mountainous regions.  Growing up Hmong American, she was very involved in her community, her family and friends.

Marie comes from a business minded family who travel for business ventures as a huge influence from their culture.  

Currently, residing in Arizona and is on a mission to build a stronghold of Hmong community involvement and engagement representing their culture and people.

AFFILIATIONS:  Mai Holistic Beauty Shop ; Arizona Hmong Community

Mari has a diverse background in manufacturing and management. Mari

works for the Boeing Company in Mesa since 1999 and has had various

responsibilities during her tenure. 

Mari is an avid community volunteer and leader working with various non-profit organizations.

Mari has served as the Global Service

Chairperson on the District level and has been leading medical mission

and humanitarian outreach globally.  She has served 4A as the President from 2010-2014.

AFFILIATIONS:  Phoenix Lions Without Borders ; Asian Pacific

Community in Action ; Mesa Martin Luther ;  King Celebration Committee ; Boeing Asian American Professional

Association ; Mary Mother of the Poor USA