Founded in 2023, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Food & Wine is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization created with the mission of fostering diversity in the food and beverage industry.
Advance diversity in the wine industry by attracting global attention to AAPI winemaking and culinary talent
Empower the AAPI individuals that make the food and beverage industry diverse and delicious
Educate the public with unconventional food and wine pairings
Support community organizations that promote diversity in the food and wine industry and beyond
We remain committed to championing AAPI voices in food and wine—one bite, one sip, and one conversation at a time. We’re excited to offer new educational opportunities for AAPI restaurateurs and create more spaces for connection and representation in the industry.
Lois Cho
Founder & Executive Director
Joshua Chang
President & Vendor Relations & Education Committee Chair
Kristy Nguyen
Board Director & Marketing Committee Chair
Sylvia Choi
Secretary & Volunteer Committee Chair
Jane Barmore
Vendor Relations Committee Member
Kenzie Bindrup
Marketing Committee Member
Jennifer Chi
Sponsorship Committee Member
Dave Cho
Finance Committee Member
Mei Edwards
Volunteer Committee Member
Kimiko Matsuda
Community Outreach Committee
Ocean-Yap Powell
Education Committee Member
