Who We Are
The Asian District Cultural Association’s Board of Directors provides leadership and oversight in support of our mission to celebrate and strengthen the diverse cultures of AANHPI in Oklahoma City’s Asian District.
The Board and staff reflects the communities we serve and brings diverse expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to cultural preservation, community empowerment, and sustainable growth.
Photos by Benji Sukmanee
Board Officers
Vivian Le
President
Celynne Ace Scott
Vice President
Johna Nooyen
Treasurer
Allison Tien
Secretary
Board of Directors
Cassie Fluitt
Business Outreach Chair
Regina Greuel-Cook
Governance Chair
John Lee
Development Chair
Ryan McMullen
Placemaking Chair
Danielle Pullen
Events Chair
Vilona Michael
Board Member
Jennifer Pham
Board Member
Seth Phung
Board Member
Anne Scudder
Board Member
Adisha Tamrakar
Board Member
Our Staff
Steve Le
Executive Director
Andrea Schultz
Marketing Manager
Advisory Board
Chelsea Banks
Nathan Cao
Valerie Filippo
Mike Hoang
Irene Lam
Justin Le
Cayla Lewis
Jenny Nguyen
Thuan Nguyen
Tiffany Nguyen-Ngo
Quang Pham
Past Board Members
Chelsea Banks
Nathan Cao
Mike Hoang
David Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen
Thuan Nguyen
Tiffany Nguyen-Ngo
Natalie Mai
Kevin Pham
Irene Lam
Danielle Lapsley
Michael To
John Vu
Phoung Vu
Tommy Yi
Who We Are
Oklahoma City’s Asian District is located just off Classen Boulevard between Northwest 23rd Street and Northwest 30th Street. Bordered by the historic Gold Dome to the south, Oklahoma City University to the west, and Paseo Arts District to the east, Asian District is right in the middle of the city’s beating heart.
MISSION
The Asian District Cultural Association is a 501c3 (Non-profit) organization that promotes and preserves the diverse culture of the Oklahoma City Asian District. We bridge and build community across generations by engaging and empowering the next generation of Asian-American Oklahomans. We accomplish our mission through events, beautification, and education & outreach.
VALUES
Cultural Preservation
Preserving the unique history, language, food, art and traditions of the Asian refugees who settled in Oklahoma City.
Diversity
We celebrate and promote the diversity of Asian cultures in Oklahoma City.
Community
We’re dedicated to creating community between generations as well as within our district and the metro area.
Beauty
A district should be not only walkable but also visually pleasing through streetscaping, artwork and garden/park areas.
Tradition
We respect, honor and celebrate the traditions of our culture. We will never forget the struggles and shared refugee experience of the original residents of the Asian District.
Our History.
In 1975 after the fall of Saigon, there was a flood of immigration across the country. There was a military camp in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas with many Vietnamese refugees. Oklahoma City's close proximity made it an ideal location for the refugees to find a permanent home.⠀
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral became a staple point for the new arrivals, and the surrounding neighborhoods formed what is now the Asian District. We are filled with incredible stories, successful businesses, restaurants, and culture.