Rising Tides: Voices of Asian America is a podcast featuring stories of path-breaking AAPI leaders and allies, aimed at promoting AAPI civic engagement.
Dr. Leana Wen is a practicing physician, healthcare executive, and op-ed columnist for The Washington Post. She previously served as President of Planned Parenthood, as well as Baltimore’s Health Commissioner, leading the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department to fight the opioid epidemic, address disparities and mental health access, and improve maternal and child health.
20 Aug 2024
Lily Qi
Lily Qi represents the 15th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Born in Shanghai amidst the Cultural Revolution, she is the first Chinese-born state legislator in Maryland. Prior to entering elected politics, she worked under Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, becoming the first Asian American to serve as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Montgomery County.
13 Aug 2024
Vanna Howard
Vanna Howard serves in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 17th Middlesex District, which includes portions of Lowell and Tewksbury. She was born in Cambodia but in 1979 fled the Cambodian genocide and immigrated to the United States. She is the first Khmer woman to serve in the Massachusetts General Court.
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