Kathy Chow has 20 years experience in brand management, business development, marketing, and nonprofit management. For the last eight years, she served as the Executive Director of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), a global nonprofit membership organization with more than 1,600 professional journalists. During her tenure at AAJA, she helped secure the largest foundation grants in the organization’s history and developed key strategic partnerships. Kathy has also served on the advisory council for the National Corporate Volunteer Council and the National Hands On Schools Council for Hands On Network & Points of Light Institute

Glen Fernandez is the Membership Services Manager for AACS and has responsibility for communications and the development of programs designed to increase and retain membership in the association. He has a diverse background in event planning, project management, marketing, and tourism. He also holds an Arizona Cosmetology License and still works behind the chair, specializing in men’s styling. After graduating from Arizona State University, Glen moved to New York City where he worked with Bumble and Bumble, coordinating advanced education programs in their University and managing their team backstage at New York Fashion Week. Now that he’s back in the Valley of the Sun, Glen enjoys exploring the American Southwest, catching live music, and spending as much time as possible outside with his husband and their two dogs.

Keira Orrala is the accountant for AACS who is responsible for keeping the association’s books current and accurate. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and has a diverse background including experience in the nonprofit sector. She traded the beach for the desert by moving from northern California to Scottsdale, AZ where she has lived for 10 years with her husband and their little boy. When the weather is cool she enjoys gardening and taking long walks with her family and their mini schnauzer, Jackson.

Gilbert Munoz has worked in the beauty industry for over 12 years. Working with 2 of the largest cosmetic companies in the world (L’Oreal and Estee Lauder). He has also had the pleasure of creating and founding his own brand. Gilbert studied and graduated from Oklahoma State University concentrating in Business Administration and Hotel/Restaurant Administration. He also graduated from Western Oklahoma State College with his degree in Psychology. Gilbert has spent the majority of his career creating businesses, developing programs, and exceeding in overall performance. He has traveled, nationally, to work various events in New York City, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles. Gilbert’s key strengths are relationship building, entrepreneurship, public speaking and event management.

Tatiana McDowell is the Program Associate at AACS and has the responsibility of assisting The Executive Director and coordinating logistics for board meetings, special events, and assisting in marketing and outreach. She attended Arizona State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science. Tatiana has lived all over the state of Arizona and in her off time enjoys interior design, cooking and trying out new restaurants.