A native Oregonian, Diem is the Membership Coordinator at the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, a state-wide organization uniting Asians and Pacific Islanders to advance social justice, where she leads grassroots fundraising efforts and builds membership relations. Diem is also passionate about leveraging art as a tool to build social and cultural capital. She studied planning, public policy, and arts administration at the University of Oregon and was engaged in the Sustainable Cities Initiative program and the Oregon Bach Festival.

“I believe in the process of MRG’s Grantmaking Committee to make powerful change. To be amongst a diverse and passionate group of people is incredibly motivating and grounding.”