Ep. 26 - Georgette Bhathena (CPO, The Asian American Foundation): Building the Future of Asian America at the Intersection of Philanthropy, Media, & Community Investment

In this episode of Beyond the Hyphen, host Mark Li sits down with Georgette Bhathena, Chief Programs Officer at The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), to explore how one of the nation’s leading AAPI organizations is building long-term change through media, culture, research, philanthropy, and civic advocacy. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of Asian American identity, the fight for belonging and visibility, the role of storytelling in shaping public narratives, and what it means to build lasting institutions for future generations. From representation and coalition-building to Gen Z leadership and the future of Asian American civic life, this conversation examines how organizations like TAAF are helping redefine who gets to feel fully American.