A Celebration of AANHPI Creative Excellence

Image courtesy Ascend Leadership. Published on May 1, 2023

A Celebration of AANHPI Creative Excellence

Image courtesy Ascend Leadership. Published on May 1, 2023

For Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (renamed this year from Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month), we are once again shining a light on the myriad creative accomplishments and contributions of AANHPI talents across the marketing industry and beyond. Throughout the month, we’re showcasing important milestones in the careers of AANHPI creatives—campaigns, projects and ideas chosen by each contributor. We’re honored to be sharing their stories—and we’re delighted that you’re joining us in this celebration of creative excellence.

Also, read about more moments of creative excellence in last year’s series.

CNN’s Emily Taguchi on storytelling about ‘shared humanity’

Emily Taguchi

Documentary filmmaker and rising journalist, director and producer of After Parkland

‘Joy Ride’ director Adele Lim on centering Asian faces and stories in Hollywood

Adele Lim

Director, “Joy Ride”

Asians in Advertising’s Jessalin Lam on creating a ‘sense of belonging’

Jessalin Lam

Co-founder, Asians in Advertising

‘Always optimistic/even in the darkest times’—read Judy John’s ode to creativity

Judy John

Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman

Bing Chen on the Asian diaspora and the unifying idea of Gold House

Guest Editor: Bing Chen

Chairman and co-founder, Gold House

Disney’s Asad Ayaz on celebrating fans and creators with ‘Disney100’

Asad Ayaz

Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company

Web production by Corey Holmes.