ABOUT US
a community organization serving Asian and Pacific Islanders in Memphis &
West Tennessee
who we are
SunAh Laybourn
SunAh Laybourn is a Memphian by way of adoption from Korea. She has a PhD in sociology, but she doesn't just study the world around us, she seeks to create opportunities for folks to build meaningful relationships so that our community is one where everyone is seen, heard, valued, and thriving. In her spare time, SunAh enjoys a good cup of coffee, French croissants, and tending to her plants.
Randy Truong
Randy Truong is a lifelong Memphian with a background in advocacy, youth development, and local philanthropy. They work closely with nonprofits to connect them with resources that drive community impact. Outside of work, Randy enjoys exploring Memphis, spending time with their cat, Lina, and diving into niche topics on YouTube.
What is API?
Asian and Pacific Islanders
We recognize that there are different terms -- none of them perfect -- that are used to encompass the multitude of Asian and Pacific Islander identities. While not everyone may identify using this term, when we use API, we refer to people with ties to the geographic regions of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia (the Indian Subcontinent), and the Pacific Islands.
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