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Next GenerAsian is a community of Gen Z Asians who are reclaiming our narratives and redefining our identity on our own terms. Through media, storytelling, and community-driven initiatives, we are unapologetic in our goals of highlighting Asian voices, decolonizing knowledge, and creating deeper understanding and connections within and beyond our community. The result? A true reclamation of our identities and narratives as Asian individuals.
Our story
Next GenerAsian was created by 15-year-old Cindy Wang to express opinions, experiences, and challenge the world we live in today. Born out of the lack of mainstream discourse surrounding Asian issues during the global pandemic, NGA was created with the belief in the power of storytelling to cultivate meaningful dialogue and bridge the gaps that exist.
Since July of 2020, we have been and are here to inform, inspire, and engage the Asian community and beyond through the stories we tell and experiences we create. Our work ranges from stories and interviews centred on identity to multimedia content challenging topics related to race, politics, immigration, gender inequality, and mental health, among others. Ultimately, we aim to foster vital conversations and promote intersectionality through the content we create. As a community-driven media platform and organization, we use our space to offer various initiatives, opportunities, and resources, and are constantly working towards diversifying the narratives we put forth to reflect that of the community we represent.
Whether you live in Asia or its diaspora or are an ally to the community, NGA is a place for you to learn, grow, build solidarity, and express yourself.
Our mission
We are reclaiming Asian identities and narratives for the next generation.
Our essence
At our core, NGA runs on Passion, Imagination, Growth, and Inclusivity.
Meet the team
- executive
- editorial
- creative
- community
- projects
- podcast
Cindy Wang
Founder & Director
she/her, Canada
Lindsay Wong
Head Editor
Australia
Michelle Kim
Community Head
USA
Alina Ahamed
Projects Head
Hong Kong
Nahyun Yong
Co-Founder & Associate Director
she/her, Canada
Sravani Mannava
Head of Research
USA
Tracy Nguyen
Creative Head
Canada
Isabel Man
Projects Head
USA
Grace Xu
Co-Founder & Associate Director
she/her, Canada
Thora Jordt
Head of Research
USA
Nikky Tomacruz
Creative Head
The Philippines
Jack Hillis
Editor
Canada
Sofia-Nur Nizar
Writer
UK
Pauline Sangcap
Writer
England
Lana Isabel Abad
Writer
USA
Ha Nguyen
Interviewer
Vietnam
Victoria Fang
Researcher
China
Claire Chen
Researcher
USA
Michelle Nishidera
Editor
Canada
Andrea Casey
Writer
Bahrain
Alexia Teo
Writer
Singapore
Han Mai
Writer
Australia
Caroline Baatarzorig
Interviewer
Mongolia
Kiya Palta
Researcher
Canada
Sidney Lee
Researcher
USA
Kristy Ung
Writer
USA
Dabeen Hyun
Writer
Switzerland
Nomin
Writer
USA
Kimaya Palta
Writer
Canada
Karina Fathani
Editor
Indonesia