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
The Sacramento chapter was awarded chapter of the year at the national convention in Honolulu.
Sandy Louey, a senior reporter at the Sacramento Bee, was named AAJA member of the year at the Dallas convention in 2002.
Kimberly Moy, a reporter at the Sacramento Bee, was named AAJA member of the year at the national convention in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Back row: Lisa Chung, former AAJA executive director, Lonnie Wong, Jeannie Wong, Randall Yip, Kimberly Moy, Cynthia Gouw. Front row: David Ono, Tritia Toyota, AAJA executive director Sandra Michioku, and Sharon Ito.