Staff Members

Ann Nguyen is the social media coordinator at Monsoon and the National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence (NAPIESV). She was born … Read More

Annchi is a Chinese-American attending North High School and Central Academy as a Senior. She spends most of her time creating art in various mediums … Read More

Audri Lu-Uhlken is the community health coordinator at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity. She was born and raised in Des Moines within the … Read More

Baheshta is currently a senior at East High School who enjoys learning new things and exploring creative skills. She speaks multiple languages, which helps her … Read More

Boey Lu is a Youth Program Associate at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solitary. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, he identifies as … Read More

Danya Albert was born and raised in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).  She always has compassion towards people, enjoys learning new things, and wishes … Read More

Emily Dang is a multilingual advocate at Monsoon Asian & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in … Read More

Kate Bailly is the youth program coordinator at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity. She was born in South Korea but raised in Des … Read More

La Paw is a multilingual advocate at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity. La is from the Burma (Karen) community and speaks Karen. She … Read More

Lata D’Mello is the Assistant Director (Iowa City) of Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual … Read More

Luke is a Freshman at Waukee Northwest High School. He speaks Thai and English. He loves the outdoors and sports and enjoys traveling to visit … Read More

Mira Yusef is a co-founder of Monsoon and a co-founder and staff member of the National Asians Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence (NAPIESV), a program … Read More

Rose Annie Gonzales is the program assistant at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity.  She was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to … Read More

Sarann Thim is a multilingual advocate at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in … Read More

Soe Moe is a multilingual advocate at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in … Read More

Tara Gurung is a multilingual advocate at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in … Read More

Tarmutes (Aiyuko) Maun was born and raised in the Marshall Islands. She moved to the US in 2010 to seek better education and better opportunities. … Read More

Usicha Barami is the financial manager at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, an organization serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in … Read More

Victoria is currently a senior at Roosevelt and Central Academy/Campus. She is very involved in school and  her community. Lots of her time is spent … Read More

Violet Baccam is a part-time Community Health Outreach Worker at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity. She was born and raised in Des Moines within … Read More