ASIAN AMERICAN COLLECTIVE’S ZEENA CODA

To honor the contributions of Asian American artists during AANHPI Heritage Month 2025, we teamed up with Asian American Collective. Asian American Collective is the brainchild of co-founders Grace Lee, Caroline Yim, and Zeena Koda. As music industry vets and first-generation Asian Americans, the trio was passionate about creating and cultivating a true community for Asian Americans in music, entertainment, and creative spaces. Launched in January 2020, AAC has focused on building meaningful connections through mentorship and being a vocal presence through activism and education. In a space that has historically lacked Asian representation, the founders bonded over the need to build community and unity. AAC is focused on building a strong community base through professional development and mentoring opportunities, as well as through building personal 1:1 relationships. The group has developed a strong cultural presence and focuses support on moving the Asian American creative community forward. Join us as we chat with Zeena Koda, the co-founder of Asian American Collective and a marketing executive with experience across brand, music and tech.