Rachel Lastimosa is a second-generation Ilokano American and interdisciplinary artist whose creative pursuits rest at the intersection of art, culture, and wellness. She is founder of the wellness practice Acts of Self Preservation (AGASAN), which uses movement, sound, and visual arts to promote collective healing. You can learn more about her at agasan.org. 

Genny Lim is a writer, performer, and SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Emeritus. Her play Paper Angels was the first Asian American play aired on PBS’s American Playhouse — and has been performed all around the world. Genny has published five poetry collections including Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island, which won the 1980 American Book Award. You can learn more about her at gennylim.ddns.net. 

Aileen Cassinetto is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and the author of three chapbooks and two poetry collections. Born and raised in the Philippines, Aileen Cassinetto the first Asian American to be appointed Poet Laureate of San Mateo County. In 2021, she received Special Congressional Recognition for her writing and service. You can learn more about her at aileencassinetto.com

Marisa Lin is a first-generation Chinese American who started writing poetry during her senior year at Stanford University. A recent alumna of workshops like the Community of Writers and VONA, Marisa has been published in Clerestory, Ekstasis, and Poetry South. You can learn more about her @marisawrites. 

Eva Chen is the award-winning poet behind the literary magazine Footprints on Jupiter. A gold medalist at the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and the youngest poet to be inducted into the San Mateo Women’s Hall of Fame, Eva has been featured in Blue Marble, Elan, and The Offing, as well as KALW public radio. You can learn more about her at footprintsonjupiter.com.