
Sacramento, CA - The National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs (NAAPPPA) is proud to present the 2023 list of the top 40 AAPI political operatives and public affairs professionals under 40. “NAAPPPA established this bipartisan list to highlight emerging AAPIs in the professional unelected side of politics. They’re breaking the model minority stereotype by excelling in the rough and tumble, rule-bending, bare knuckle world of American politics,” stated Bill Wong, veteran campaign strategist and co-founder of NAAPPPA.
NAAPPPA is a non-partisan non-profit national organization dedicated to promote and develop Asian American and Pacific Islander career advancement and excellence in political consulting, public affairs, and legislative advocacy through networking, innovative training, and professional development. NAAPPPA’s members include legislative staff and professionals specializing in political campaigns, direct mail, polling, communications, opposition research, political compliance, fundraising, public and government affairs, media relations, and legislative advocacy. NAAPPPA’s 2023 40 Under 40 List in alphabetical order:
Hera Abbasi | Vice President, Global Public Policy, Mastercard
Kathrina (Kat) Abrot | Kat Abrot Consulting
Maryam Ahmed | Press Secretary, Office of Congressman Adam Schiff
Khydeeja Alam Javid | Director of External and Legislative Affairs, California Volunteers Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Ash Alvandi | District Director, California State Senator Dave Min.
Raj Aryal | Deputy Press Secretary, Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)
Geoff Burgan | Communications Director, Democratic Attorneys General Association
Kenneth Chen | Director of External Affairs, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu's Office
Solomon Chen | Policy Advisor, House Committee on Education & the Workforce
Catherine Chestnut Linkul | Vice President, P2 Public Affairs
Grace Choi | CEO and Founder, Karis Consulting Group
Nicole Fernandez | District Director, California State Senator Josh Becker
Tiffany Ge | Legislative Director, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
Stephanie Hu | Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative Michelle Steel (CA-45)
Alyssa Khamma | Associate, Targeted Victory
Abigail Kim | Senior Director of Public Policy, Association for Behavioral Healthcare
Ronny Lau | Manager of Government Relations, National Education Association
Doug Lee | Senior Director, Mindset
Sarah Lin | Deputy Organizing Director and Pennsylvania State Director, Indian American Impact
Cory Liu | Attorney, Butler Snow LLC
Chris Mateo | Senior Consultant and Project Coordinator for the Assembly Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach
Narah Neri | Director of Constituent Services, Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45)
Lauri Ng | Director, Mindset
Hoang Nguyen | Director of External Affairs, AAPI Equity Alliance, Stop AAPI Hate
Stephanie Penn | Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
Godfrey Plata | Deputy Director, LA Forward
Angelica Ramos | Vice President of External Affairs, National Women's Political Caucus of California
Melissa Ramoso | District Director, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
Maha Rizvi | District Director, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes
Deepa Sharma | State Chair, California Democratic Party API Caucus
Lisa Song Sutton | Owner - Engel & Volkers Las Vegas
Albert Suh | Political Strategist, Vice-President, Trip Yang Strategies
Mark Torres | Senior Director, DSPolitical
Lisa Tran | Consultant, Gozzo Strategy & Campaigns
Julie Vo | Policy Director, Orange County Asian & Pacific Islander Community Alliance
Hari Vutukuru | Chief of Staff, United States Climate Alliance
Jackie Wu | Founder & President, J Wu Consulting
Annie Wu Henry | Creative Director/Digital Strategist, AAPI Victory Fund and Working Families Party
Christopher Zhen | Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA)
Kathy Zhu | Director of Operations - US House Representatives Ronny Jackson, (TX-13)
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In addition to the 40 Under 40, NAAPPPA recognized the following:
NAAPPPA's Annual Forward Award California State Assemblymember Phillip Chen, for his work mentoring and promoting young AAPI professionals in the political and public affairs arena. NAAPPPA's Torch Award Nichi Bei News for outstanding trailblazing news media platforms that support and promote AAPI political and issue-based news content. NAAPPPA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champions CalBroadband California Medical Association Comcast The 2023 40 Under 40 List was generously sponsored this year by: AT&T, California Faculty Association, East West Bank, Joon Kim, and NRG. Learn more about the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs (NAAPPPA) at www.naapppa.org .
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