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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