Latika Malkani is a partner at Siegel LeWitter Malkani where she exclusively represents employees and labor unions. Latika’s advocacy has included representation of women and men seeking justice and improved conditions in the workplace. Latika litigates employment and other civil law matters, including class actions, wage and hour claims, and enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.

Anna is currently the Experience Design Program Management Lead at Bank of America. One of her early job experiences was at AIWA and she is grateful for the opportunity to re-connect with women’s rights advocacy. She also looks forward to the continued growth of AIWA’s leadership program.

Mila is a former Organizing Coordinator at SEIU 1021, the union representing workers in the public sector and non-profits in Northern California. She has organized low-wage workers in homecare, clinics, Head Start, childcare and adjunct faculty. An immigrant from the Philippines, she is passionate about women’s rights and sees great potential for AIWA’s leadership framework to empower workers to have a voice in the larger community.

Recognized many times over as a pioneer and visionary leader over a lifetime developing women’s leadership and supporting immigrant rights, Young oversees the coordination of programs and administration and occasionally teaches classes on immigrant women workers through the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies at UC Berkeley.  She earned her JD from Hastings College of the Law.

Anupama works with various South Asian communities to understand their issues and advocate for them to get the right resources for their personal health and well-being.  She has a Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Women’s Studies and focuses on Women’s Empowerment, Capacity Building, Gender Awareness, Domestic Violence Issues, Career Development, Accessible Healthcare and Income Generating activities for the immigrant community.

Sherry is a Youth Program alumnus and an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley. She supports the women leaders’ committees with program coordination and communications.

“I am a sophomore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at Cal. It’s my pleasure to be a Bilingual Program Supporter at AIWA!”

Growing up in Oakland and regularly going to Chinatown has instilled within me a profound sense of connection to AIWA. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to contribute to my community and give back in meaningful ways.

Coming to AIWA with her grassroots organizing experiences for over three decades, Sunny feels home at AIWA.  She supports AIWA women workers and youths by managing daily administrative work.  She holds her PhD from UC Santa Barbara.