OUR TEAM
ROBIN HATTORI
Robin Hattori is passionate about uplifting the Asian American community in the Midwest. As the daughter of Japanese American parents incarcerated during WWII, she has presented on this topic locally and nationally. Robin has also played a leadership role in collaborative projects such as the InVISIBLE Asian American art exhibit, AAPI Voices oral history project, a discussion series exploring Asian identity, and an Asian-Jewish dialogue group. Robin volunteers with the Japan America Society Women’s Association, Missouri Historical Society and Japanese American Citizens League. She works at Washington University’s Program in Occupational Therapy as a lab manager.
ALEX KOENIG
Alex Koenig is a recent graduate of Webster University who double majored in Anthropology and Global Studies. She is from the St. Louis area and interested in Japanese language and culture.
“One thing that stuck out to me is the optimism and sense of hope that older participants had for future generations of Asian Americans.”
ELSA L. FAN
Elsa L. Fan is an Associate Professor of Anthropology who specializes in cultural and medical anthropology, critical global health, and health and humanitarianism. She is the author of Commodities of Care: The Business of HIV Testing in China, which examines the impact of scaling up HIV testing among men in China. Her current project explores how landscapes of care shape Chinese and Chinese American women’s breast cancer experiences. Fan worked in the international development industry in Asia and the U.S. and has consulted with organizations working on issues related to health, youth, philanthropy, and development.
Trương Mỹ Linh
Trương Mỹ Linh, also known as Evelyn, is a recent graduate of Webster University who majored in Creative Writing with a minor in Film, Television and Video Production. She is originally from Vietnam and worked for Emirates Airlines as a flight attendant before returning to school.
“I hope there will be more stories in the future and more Asian people will be recognized for their identities, hardships, and achievements.”
