Asia is a proud Filipina-American originally born in New Orleans, Louisiana, raised in the valley of the sun since 2005. She is a cum laude graduate from Arizona State University with a BA in Communications & Media Studies. At the age of 4, she began dancing and is a former competitive dancer that represented on team USA with her hiphop mega-crew dance team in San Diego, CA for a few years competing throughout her dance career at competitions such as World of Dance LA, Southern CA‘s Best Dance Crew (1st) & Hip Hop International 2012.
Since 2013, Asia has been actively serving in the Arizona Asian community through her humanitarian work with Lions Club International, Hosting, performing arts and leadership. She is also a former beauty queen & continuous advocate with many national/International titles under her belt such as: Miss Earth Arizona 2015, Miss AZ United Continents 2016, Miss USA Fil-Am 2018, Miss Philippines Petite 2019.
Asia is the current & youngest President since 1988 of the longest standing Asian American nonprofit where she is passionate in protecting, preserving & celebrating various Asian cultures through fashion/beauty, community collaborations & the performing arts where tradition meets modern.
AFFILIATIONS: Phoenix Lions Without Borders;
(Past VP & Environmental Chair of PAALC) Founder of the PAALC Tonto National Forest Adopt-A-Site Project; SBA; FCA; WFWP
Helen was born in China. She graduated from the University of Guangzhou, China, with a major in child education programs. After moving to the USA, she started her family and her business. She built more than 10 Super Buffets across the valley and a hotel in New Mexico. Helen raised two wonderful kids, daughter Miranda and son Alton, both of whom have master’s degrees, one in biology and the other in space engineering.
Since 2005, Helen has been a community leader, serving as the President of the Lung Kong Family Association of Phoenix, AZ. She was the President of the Chinese United Association of Greater Phoenix in 2012 and 2013, and the President of the Chinese Restaurant Association of Arizona in 2016. Currently, she is the President of the Chinese United Association of Greater Phoenix and the Lung Kong Family Association of Phoenix, Arizona.
AFFILIATIONS: Arizona Chinese Chamber of Commerce ; Chinese United of Arizona ; Lung Kong Association ; Red Wok Asian Cuisine ; Number 1 Buffet ; Harbor Seafood Super Buffet
Karla was born in California, raised and educated in the Philippines until 2011, seasoned in Arizona. A graduate of Assumption College in BS Psychology - Clinical emphasis, Education Certificate Program and further studied Master of Science in Human Development Psychology at De La Salle University - Manila. She's happily married for more than a decade and currently raising two bilingual children.
At a very young age of 15, Karla has been a public servant and has been leading the youth in her community. She also holds two crown titles: Miss Makati 2009 and
Mrs. Philippines-Arizona 2022.
She's the Founder of the One Heart Corks by Karla, a handmade sustainable jewelry brand dedicating proceeds to support preservation, restoration of natural environment and providing culturally diverse books to underprivileged schools and libraries nationwide.
Karla is the Managing Member of KMVSA Commission and a Certified Public Bookkeeper for more than 10 years.
AFFILIATIONS: Phoenix Lions Without Borders ; 1% for the Planet ; Kids Need to Read Foundation
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
Affiliations: International Mother Language Day AZ
Arizona Chinese Chamber of Commerce ; Chinese United of Arizona ; Lung Kong Association ; Red Wok Asian Cuisine ; Number 1 Buffet ; Harbor Seafood Super Buffet
Affiliations: Phoenix Lions Without Borders
Affiliations: India Association of Phoenix
Affiliations: Onden Kimono
Affiliations: Arizona Korean Traditional Dance Team; Korean-American World Podcast
Affiliations: Lao Culture Center of Arizona; Arizona Lao Association Scholarship Committee
Affiliations: Miracle Life Church of Arizona; Theatrical Ministries Inc.; Giving University; Nhu Lai Thien Tu
Affiliations: Burmese Community Interpreter; State of Arizona Dept. of Developmental Disability
Affiliations: Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Mainland Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; American Legion Auxiliary
Affiliations: World Citizen Peace Ambassador ; Arizona Memon Association ; International Travel Association of Professional (ITAP)
Affiliations: Nepalis and Friends Association
Affiliations: Vietnamese Community of Arizona Cultural Association; West USA Realty
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2021 - 2022 Mia McCrary
2020 - 2021 Babu Raman
2019 - 2020 Arthur Lin
2018 - 2019 James Park
2014 - 2018 Albert Lin
2010 - 2014 Maribel Dillard
2008 - 2010 Caroline Lobo
2007 - 2008 Somsanguane Baldinger
2005 - 2007 Arif Kazmi
2003 - 2005 Bernard Wu
2001 - 2003 Kalpana Batni
1999 - 2001 Bea Chaves
1996 - 1997 Mani Subra
1995 - 1996 Choo Tay
1994 - 1995 Charles Tsui
1992 - 1993 Dr. Steve Yang
1991 - 1992 Ashok Jain
1990 - 1991 Madeline Ong-Sakata
1989 - 1990 Gary Tadano
1988 - 1989 Dr. Paul Wong
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