Over the years, AAJA Sacramento has been fortunate to be led by dedicated leaders who have worked hard to advance our mission of diversity and inclusion.
AAJA Sacramento was founded in 1985, the fourth chapter to join what is now an organization of more than 1,600 members in 20 chapters across the United States and Asia.
AAJA Sacramento has been recognized with several national AAJA awards, including Chapter of the Year in 2006 and 2010; Sandy Louey named Chapter President of the Year in 2013; and Pamela Wu selected as Member of the Year in 2015.
Chapter history
Chapter presidents of AAJA Sacramento were recognized in the program book for the 30th anniversary celebration.
Lonnie Wong, FOX40 reporter, was recognized for three decades of service to the Asian Pacific Islander community at the celebration.
The fundraiser was held at the Elliott Fouts Gallery and featured Kevin O’Connor, chef at Saddle Rock, and Billy Ngo, chef and owner of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine and Fish Face.
Pamela Wu, Director of Marketing and Communications at the UC Davis School of Law, was awarded member of the year at the AAJA national convention in San Francisco.
The luncheon focused on transitioning from college into the journalism workforce and featured News10 multimedia Web producer Maneez Iqbal, Sacramento Bee city editor Kevin Yamamura, and KCRA anchor/reporter Kathy Park.
The luncheon featured Naomi Lee, a producer at KCRA, Judy Lin, a reporter with the Associated Press, and Ryan Yamamoto, a sports reporter and anchor with News10.
AAJA Sacramento teamed up with ONA (Online News Association) Sacramento to hold a data analysis workshop with Phillip Reese, a computer–assisted reporting specialist at The Sacramento Bee. The workshop was held at the Bee’s office.
The chapter benefit, a photo showcase and silent auction, was held at the 20th Street Art Gallery.