About Us

Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Qorinah Wardhani

President

Felicity Tao

Vice President

Koji Sado

Treasurer

JP Leong

Secretary

Lam Dang

Board Member

Ronnie Felipe

Board Member

Billy Guinigundo

Board Member

Bao M. Nguyen

Board Member

Vikas Sondhi

Board Member

Simon Tam

Board Member

About The Operations Team

Meet the Operations Team

Paraag Maddiwar

Executive Director

paraag@asianati.com

Where are you from? Born in NYC, grew up in Eastern Kentucky, but Cincinnati has been home for 25 years.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati? I'm a big fan of Phoenician Taverna up in Mason, especially the m'hammara. Middle Eastern food is the best, period. Honestly, it's not even close.

Jay Kalagayan

Development Manager

jay@asianati.com

Sam Burke

Social Media & Content Manager

sam@asianati.com

Where are you from?

I'm biracial Chinese American born in Hong Kong, and raised in South Bend, IN. In college, I studied abroad in Beijing & Shanghai. I've recently lived in Milwaukee and now Cincinnati.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

Sichuan Chili, I love Sichuan Chinese cuisine and it's mala spice! Love the Cumin Lamb & Red Dry Chili Fish or Chicken!

Lam Dang

Public Relations Manager

Where are you from?

I am originally from Dayton, OH, but I identify as Cincinnatian.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

I like the dishes that you can find in Saigon Market. They are ceramic and have fun patterns on them.

Sarah Kramer

Event Manager

JP Leong

Editor, Video Producer, and Photographer

jp@asianati.com

Where are you from?

Cincinnati is home.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

Hand-pulled noodles with veggies from Fortune Noodle House in University Heights. My mom made this dish a lot when I was growing-up. Fortune Noodle basically nails it.

Bao Nguyen

Web Developer

bao@asianati.com

Where are you from?

My family came over from Vietnam in 1975, but I was born in Cincinnati.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

There are too many, but the chicken pad thai at Thai Express stands out to me. When I first ate it 20 years ago, I thought it was one of the best things I've ever eaten, and 20 years later, that still holds true to me. I have yet to like a pad thai in any other city more.

Koji Sado

Finance Manager

koji@asianati.com

Where are you from?

Born in Detroit MI, but lived all over — US, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

Godavari’s Gobi Manchurian — it’s the perfect fusion of cultural flavors from India and China

Mei-Lin Williams

Digital Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

mei-lin@asianati.com

Where are you from?

I am a Chinese American woman adopted from Guangxi, China, and raised in a small town outside of Cincinnati. I learned to love my identity and story once I got to college, but the journey to get where I am now was not easy. I've spent my time at the University of Dayton learning Chinese, being the vice president of the Asian American Association on campus, creating an adoptee group, and minoring in Asian Studies.

What are some of your favorite Asian dishes in Cincinnati?

Pho 96 in West Chester is my favorite restaurant! It's neighbors to some of my other favorite spots like Milk Jar, Dancing Roll and Paris Banh Mi.

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