I Feel That Way Too Podcast
A narrative podcast for young Asian American professionals exploring life's harder questions so listeners feel less alone and more empowered to act on their values.
Initiatives
Our Journey So Far
A timeline of narrative, civic, and cultural initiatives that have helped shape AAF's approach to building multiracial power.
2025
Past initiatives in 2025 focused on storytelling, youth leadership, culture-forward engagement, and narrative ecosystem building.
AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellowship
Launched with The Asian American Documentary Network to support films centered on AAPI legacy and broad civic audience engagement.
Food Pop-Up & Bakery Crawl in San Francisco
With the Gourmand Group and Bay Area eateries, used food as a bridge for storytelling, connection, and celebration.
Student Leadership Academy (SLAY)
With APALI, expanded leadership and civic development to 25 colleges and universities, reaching 500 students in 2025 to 2026.
Where We're Really From
In collaboration with Hate Is A Virus, launched a digital storytelling series that challenges stereotypes and uplifts overlooked histories.
Radiant Bay Newsletter
Launched a Substack for Bay Area Asian Americans focused on local food, art, politics, and culture as an accessible civic entry point.
2024
2024 initiatives bridged narrative strategy, culture, civic turnout, and leadership pipelines across California and beyond.
OC Votes Family Style Get Out the Vote Campaign
With AAPI Victory Fund and VietRISE, mobilized low-propensity AAPI voters ages 18 to 34 in Orange County through creator-led and mailer-based outreach.
Nourishing Power Art Exhibit
With Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality, commissioned a multi-sensory installation exploring interconnectedness and cross-racial solidarity.
Asian American Civil Rights Tour for Faith Leaders
With the Asian American Christian Collaborative, convened leaders at sites central to California Asian American history and resistance.
Student Leadership Academy for Community College Students
With APALI, convened over 200 students from 18 colleges for identity, advocacy, and civic engagement leadership development.
Imagine Initiative for Next-Generation Philanthropists
Built values-driven programming and peer support for next-generation donors to invest in AAPI-focused organizations.
Asian American Narrative Group
With Narrative Initiative, convened a national network of nearly 30 storytellers, strategists, and organizers to coordinate long-term narrative interventions.
2020 - 2023
Foundational investments and field-building work that shaped AAF's long-term strategy for civic and narrative power.
Activate CA Investments
Supported grassroots organizations serving under-resourced AAPI communities across California, including Hmong, Sikh, and Pacific Islander communities.
Activate NHPI Grants
Invested $1 million to strengthen youth organizing capacity of ten NHPI-serving organizations across California and launched NHPI-focused research.
Gold Futures Challenge
In partnership with Gold House, launched an online philanthropic model that democratized giving and awarded AAPI-serving nonprofits nationwide.
NHPI Initiative
Focused on strengthening NHPI nonprofit leadership, collaboration, and shared strategy for long-term community and narrative power.
Catalyst Lab
Supported grassroots organizations advancing AAPI rights through advocacy, base building, and strategic storytelling for policy impact.
NextGen Philanthropy
Hosted donor gatherings with Gold House to cultivate the next generation of Asian American philanthropists investing in AAPI communities.