Asian American Coalition of Ohio

06/09/2026

The Asian American Coalition of Ohio is proud to congratulate and thank our Youth Program Chair, Dr. Hong Qiu, as she concludes five years of service on the City of Dublin's Community Services Advisory Commission.

During her tenure, Dr. Qiu helped shape policies and recommendations on sustainability, public safety, parks and recreation, and other long-term initiatives, including the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Her commitment to public service reflects AACO's belief that civic engagement is one of the best ways to strengthen our communities.

We hope Dr. Qiu's example inspires more members of the Asian American community to serve on local boards and commissions—or even run for public office. By stepping forward and sharing our perspectives, we help build stronger communities while elevating the image and voice of Asian Americans across Ohio.

Thank you, Dr. Qiu, for your leadership and service to the City of Dublin and our community!

05/08/2026

Proud to be part of the API May Heritage Month celebration at the zoo!

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

04/26/2026

AACO Columbus Public Service Interns attended a networking training session led by our program advisor and renowned AI and data analytics expert, Nan Li.

04/15/2026

Join us for our Youth Social! Come meet this year’s incoming Public Service Summer Interns, chat about politics (especially the midterm elections), and enjoy some games together.

Time: April 19, 2-4 PM
Location: Glacier Ridge Metro Park Shelter
Map coordinates: 40.154240, -83.196181
Plain City, Ohio 43064
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxwumqek5PZcfcdr6

03/28/2026

On March 21, AACO Cincinnati Youth made food and played music at the Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women:
- 260 sandwiches
- 300 dumplings
- 120 cookies
Youth volunteers spent 4 hours preparing the food, serve the dinner for the residents at center, and put up a music concert to entertain them, featuring talented musicians performing a blend of Chinese folk and classical music.

03/22/2026

At the Committe hearing on House Bill 1 (HB1), 7 supported the latest sub-bill, 5 of which are out-of-state special interest groups. 102 OPPOSED, including Ohio residents, community and civil rights organizations. As Ohio voters head to the polls on May 5, they will know to vote based on evidence-based of policy proposals to lower grocery bills and housing costs rather than fear-mongering under the guise of national security like HB1.

03/22/2026

Ohioans showed overwhelming opposition at the Committe hearing on House Bill 1 (HB1), which is supported primarily by out-of-state special interest groups. As Ohio voters head to the polls on May 5, they will know to vote based on evidence-based of policy proposals to lower grocery bills and housing costs rather than fear-mongering under the guise of national security like HB1.

02/26/2026

🔥 Nobel Laureate Steven Chu x NAFSA CEO Fanta Aw
International Student Mobility & the Global Talent Competition
As geopolitical tensions rise and nations compete for innovation leadership, the future of international education is at a crossroads.
Join this timely conversation featuring:
• Steven Chu — Nobel Prize–winning physicist & former U.S. Secretary of Energy
• Fanta Aw — CEO of NAFSA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for international education
🎙 Moderated by Maggie Lewis, professor at Seton Hall University School of Law
✨ Topics include:
• The global race for talent
• The future of U.S. higher education & the research ecosystem
• Strategies for international students & scholars
• Balancing academic freedom with national security
📅 February 26 (Thursday) | 8:00 PM ET
🔗 Zoom info: https://bit.ly/1-15email
Spots are limited — reserve yours now.

As geopolitical competition intensifies between the United States and China, the flow of talent and students across borders has become a critical flashpoint. International students – particularly those from China – have enriched American universities, driven innovation, and strengthened people-t...