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Meet Our Board
Aryani Ong (she/her) is a former attorney who has worked
with the leading national Asian American civil right advocacy organizations. She has served on several local boards, notably chairing the board of the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL). Aryani is a founding member of Communities United Against Hate (CUAH) and Asian American parent advisory group to Montgomery County Public Schools. Aryani was recognized as Maryland's Top 100 Women in 2019.
Aryani Ong
(Founder and Board Chair)
Janelle Wong (she/her) has lived in Montgomery County since 2012. She is the parent of two MCPS students. She is a professor of Asian American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has written four books and numerous academic articles on Asian American politics. She is active on the MoCo NAACP Parents Council.
Janelle Wong
(Board Member and Treasurer)
Akil Vohra (he/him) is a Montgomery County resident and MCPS parent. He has a wealth of leadership experience in the Asian American community, including serving as Executive Director of an organization that advances education and mentorship support for low-income and underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Akil served as Director of Strategic Initiatives at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, where he was responsible for coordinating the office’s work to advance opportunities for AAPI communities across the federal government, with community organizations, and in the private sector. He also has extensive experience advocating for the civil rights of Muslim Americans.
Akil Vohra
(Board Member)
Bao Duong (she/her) is a public health researcher at the George Washington University Biostatistics Center, where she is pursuing a Master of Public Health in Public Health Policy. Bao also serves on the D.C. Save Chinatown Solidarity Advocacy Committee, where she supports anti-displacement efforts in the city. Across academic and leadership experiences alike, Bao brings a passion for strengthening civic engagement and eliminating disparities for marginalized communities.
Bao Duong
(Board Member)
Da Hae Kim (she/her) is a 1.5 generation Korean American immigrant living in Montgomery County with her husband, infant son, and dog. She is passionate about serving as a bridge between older and newer generations of AAPIs to ensure that the community boldly advocates for civil rights for all, including other communities of color.
Da Hae Kim
(Board Member)
Hudson Tang (he/him) is a hospitality, food and beverage, and real estate professional working in D.C. and New York City. With nonprofit experience as a trustee for the Lambda Phi Epsilon Foundation, Hudson brings to the MoCoPAAN board a commitment to equitable AAPI representation. Locally, Hudson enjoys catching shows at Roundhouse Theater, where he's hosted community conversations about local AAPI arts, culture, and creative expression.
Hudson Tang
(Board Member)
Ethan Park (he/him) is the 2025 MoCoPAAN fellow and a recent graduate from Wesleyan University. He grew up in Montgomery County and has always been passionate about AAPI identity, culture, and politics; he majored in American Studies, and wrote a thesis exploring contemporary Korean-American literature and film. Through poetry, academic writing, and local community spaces, Ethan works to uplift voices of color through writing and conversation.
