How We Can Collectively Address Anti-Asian Hate With Tammy Cho

Leading With Empathy & Allyship

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), speaks with Tammy Cho, Co-Founder & CEO of Hate Is A Virus and BetterBrave. Tammy and Melinda discuss the work we must do together to combat racism against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, starting with raising awareness of what community members have experienced - historically and presently - in the United States. They address what allies and members of the AAPI community can do to create change.

About Tammy

Tammy Cho focuses on work that dismantles harassment, discrimination, and racism. She’s the Co-Founder & CEO of Hate Is A Virus, a nonprofit and community of mobilizers and amplifiers dedicated to dismantling hate and racism. Over the past year, they produced national awareness campaigns, educational resources for the community, and raised over $30K+ for essential BIPOC community organizations and small businesses across the nation and are committed to continuing these efforts this year. Tammy also founded BetterBrave, a nonprofit that empowers thousands of employees with free knowledge and tools for navigating workplace harassment and discrimination.

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Production Team
Creator & Host: Melinda Briana Epler
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