Asian American

The Asian Affairs Commission (AAC) was established by City Ordinance in the fall of 2023. The Commission is comprised of 15 representatives from the Asian community in Tulsa and primarily serves to strengthen representation of Asian immigrant and refugee communities in Tulsa and serves in advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council. The Asian Affairs Commission is one of six Title V commissions that represent and advocate for women, Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and human rights in Tulsa.

By ordinance the commission is made up of the following representatives:

• 3 appointees from the 3 largest Asian populations in Tulsa
• 1 member with experience in education (K-12 or Higher Education)
• 1 member who is a community leader
• 1 member who is a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur
• 1 member with experience in the field of policy or immigration law
• 1 member who is a public health advocate
• 7 members at large

The commission accomplishes its work via subcommittees. Committees are chaired by a member of the commission and can include community members. The Asian Affairs Commission currently has the following actives sub-committees:

• Workforce & Education
• Cultural Hubs and Community Development
• Data and Research

AAC Champions of Workforce Development and Education Award Ceremony

Tuesday, November 5 from 12 – 1pm

City Hall, City Council Chambers

The City of Tulsa’s Asian Affairs Commission will host their inaugural awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding achievements by Asian-identified individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to education and workforce development for Tulsa’s Asian American communities. The event aims to elevate voices that can share their impactful stories and inspire other by highlighting those who empower others, give back economically, and represent the Asian American community with pride and influence.

Commission Members

• Meg Chang
• Sarah Gilpin - chair
• Ha Huynh
• Masood Kasim
• Athan Lau
• Hieu Le
• Bee Paredes
• Parisa Pilehvar- vice chair
• Anna Thao
• Ronita Wade
• Vivian Wang
• Yi Zhang
• Nancy Yang
• Yi Zhang

Focus for 2024

In its inaugural year, the AAC’s focus is on outreach and awareness within the Asian community in Tulsa and the greater area.

Contact

The Asian Affairs Commission meetings are held at 12 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and December), City Hall, located at 175 East 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Committee Room.

For more information about AAC, please email the Mayor's Office of Resilience and Equity at: Resilient@cityoftulsa.org. The staff liaison will direct your question to the Commission. Meetings are open to the public or you can follow on TGOV Online. For a list of meetings for the year and agendas, please visit: Agendas To access past meeting minutes please visit: Meeting Minutes