Asian District Youth Board

The Asian District Cultural Association (ADCA) is proud to announce the formation of the inaugural Asian District Youth Board (ADYB) in January of 2025– a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. 

Join our Fall 2025 Asian District Youth Board!

  • Apply for our 2025 Asian Youth Board
  • The OKC Asian District Youth Board will be comprised of twenty Junior and Senior high school students (11th-12th grade) whose mission is to help the Asian District Cultural Association promote and preserve the diverse cultures of  Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians,  and Pacific Islanders by engaging and empowering the youth and community through events, education and outreach within the Asian District of Oklahoma City. 

    ​Tentative ADYB Meeting Schedule:
    ​Meetings will be held on Sundays from 2-5 pm.

    Deadline to apply is Friday, September 12, 2025.

Meet our Inaugural Board:

  • Inaugural Asian District Youth Board

    About Us:

    Representing 11 schools and 7 Asian nationalities, this diverse group of students reflects the rich cultural heritage and vibrant spirit of the Asian District in Oklahoma City. The ADYB planned and hosted our 4th annual Asian Youth Empowerment Conference held at Oklahoma City University on April 19th, 2025.

  • Student Members:

    • Tasfia Altaf – Edmond Santa Fe High School 

    • Ava Blakley – Edmond Santa Fe High School 

    • Ryan Cortez – Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast 

    • Darleen Dang – Moore High School 

    • Christina Dang – Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics 

    • Noah Ferguson – Piedmont High School 

    • Ethan Hua – Casady School 

    • Erica Lin – Edmond Santa Fe High School 

    • Kaitlyn Luong – Crossings Christian School 

    • Long Nguyen – Edmond Santa Fe High School 

    • Natasha Nguyen – Harding Charter Preparatory High School 

    • Nidhi Patel – Westmoore High School 

    • Alicia Pham – Piedmont High School 

    • Amandy Thammavongsa – Mustang High School 

    • Julie Vo- Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

     • Zoe Vongphakdy – Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast