The WLD Show

Michael Lee: Guardian of Chinese American Legacy at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) | #131

Episode Summary

In this episode, Michael Lee discusses his experience empowering underserved Asian youth from low-income families in New York City with Apex for Youth. Organizing Chinese American leaders to address issues concerning Asian Americans and U.S.-China Relations with C100. And preserving the history, telling the stories, promoting the culture, and celebrating the accomplishments of Chinese in America with MOCA.

Episode Notes

Michael Lee is the President of the Museum of Chinese in America. MOCA preserves the history, tells the stories, promotes the culture, and celebrates the accomplishments of Chinese in America. Prior to MOCA, Mike was the Managing Director of Corporate Development for the New York Institute of Finance. Prior to that, Mike was the Executive Director for Apex for Youth, a non-profit organization empowering underserved Asian youth from low-income families in New York City. Mike has also served as the Director of Development at the Committee of 100, an organization of Chinese American leaders who address issues concerning Asian Americans and U.S.-China Relations. Welcome Mike.