Have you always had an inner knowing about the kind of work you wanted to do, but wondered how you could do more with that knowing? Or maybe you want to make your voice louder to speak up for issues and causes you're passionate about. In this episode with activist and organizer Joie Ha, we discuss how she knew at an early age that she wanted to be an activist, how she’s working to break the stereotypes of being an Asian woman (and inspiring me to do the same!), and how she approaches the work she does when people close to her may not always agree.
About Joie
As the daughter of refugees, Joie Ha (she/her/hers) has always endeavored to do more good for more people. She has been an activist and organizer for minority communities in Colorado for over 10 years. She has a B.A. in Anthropology and a M.A. in Development Practice with a focus on holistic methods of treating mental health for the Vietnamese refugee community in Denver. She has completed development work in Malaysia as a Community Development Officer in Kampung Sungai Suloh, and Cambodia as a researcher regarding how hip-hop can create fictive kin for youth enticed by the familial aspects of gangs. In the United States, Joie often engages in community projects with focus on anti-racist work, civic engagement, and the intersection of art and activism. She sits on several boards including serving as Chair for the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission and Board Member for Colorado Asian Pacific United.
Website: coredei.com
Instagram: @core.dei
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