Amy Wong Mok, Founder

Amy Wong Mok is the Founder & CEO of the Asian American Cultural Center and the President of the Asian American Community Partnership. Born in Hong Kong, Amy came to the United States in 1975. She is a psychotherapist by formal education. Amy moved to Austin, Texas from Boston, Massachusetts in 1983 with her husband, Dr. Aloysius Mok who is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas.

Amy is a faculty member of the Diversity Institute of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas in Austin. She has been keynote speaker at national conferences and conducted training on diversity issues for businesses and for public and private agencies. Amy was on the board of IPGA (International Partnership of Greater Austin), the cabinet of the Mayor’s Office on international issues. She is committed to bridging the cultural gap between East and West.

Amy is active on social issues regarding the betterment of society and has been a leader in community services both locally and nationally. She has served on the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women. Amy is a former Chair of the Telecommunication Commission of the City of Austin and a former President of the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. Amy currently serves on the board of the Capital Area United Way and is a trustee of The Long Center (Performing Arts Center). She is a member of the Community Council of the Austin Community Action Network and a member of the Texas State Bar Grievance Committee. Recently, Amy was elected to serve on the Board of 80-20 Initiative, the largest national Asian American political organization.