
In the next episode of the series Her Way AAPI, Her Way spotlights Wendy Nguyen, co-founder of Stand with Asian Americans and Asian Americans Rise, two movements dedicated to amplifying Asian American political voices. As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Nguyen reflects on how being a beneficiary of the American system fueled her commitment to advocacy and equity. In the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings, she co-authored a pivotal open letter in the WSJ. She then established two nonprofits focused on the legal and civic responses to anti-AAPI hate. Nguyen also discusses her current initiative to mobilize over 300,000 young AAPI voters through a “moneyball” approach that maximizes impact and cost by targeting specific demographics. She asks “What is the cost per vote or registration?” Nguyen reminds us to pursue the path that is also congruent with our values.