Board of Directors

Wendy is a first-generation Hmong American from the Twin Cities who is dedicated to taking action to dismantle racism and inequities through training, storytelling and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue. She is the Program Manager of Federal Strategies at Race Forward where she project manages professional development for federal agencies to advance racial equity. Wendy holds a B.S. in Business Management and Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration from Metropolitan State University. In addition to the AAOP Board, she serves on the Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles (ASDIC) Metamorphosis Board of Directors and Marketing Committee. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Bunnard is the son of Cambodian refugees, who was born and raised in Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor’s in Philosophy and his Master’s in Sociology from Stanford University. Now, he works as a labor organizer, a choice inspired by his experience at AAOP as a Summer Fellow. He is excited to rejoin AAOP, and support the radical visions of Asian Youth!

Jina developed a deep commitment to social justice through her experiences as a first-generation Afghan American in the U.S. Driven by her desire to make a positive difference, she demonstrated her compassionate nature through nonprofit volunteer work in high school. After realizing the importance of representation, Jina embarked on a career in the nonprofit sector to advocate and amplify the voices of underrepresented youths. Beyond her change-maker role, Jina finds solace in the pages of books and the outdoors, dedicates time to picking up litter from parks, and serves as a board member for three nonprofit organizations to help advance their respective missions.

Jina holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Catherine University and two certifications – the Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations from the University of St. Thomas and the Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania.