ABOUT AMY

Amy’s life has been shaped by resilience, compassion, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and adopted into a farming family in Kansas, her early experiences with marginalization fueled a lifelong dedication to advocacy and inclusion.

In 1998, Amy moved to Oklahoma and made Tulsa home. She and her husband raised their two children there, both of whom graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. After their kids finished school, Amy and her husband moved to Owasso in 2021, where they continue to live and stay engaged in their community.

Professionally, Amy serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at DVIS: Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Tulsa. In her role, she helps create a supportive, mission-driven workplace for an organization dedicated to helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Her work in HR has always been rooted in people—supporting them, advocating for them, and helping organizations grow stronger through equity and care.

Amy's passion for community runs deep. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations like Reading Partners, helping children develop essential literacy skills, and the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), where she assists individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration. She’s also led fundraising efforts for United Way, always looking for ways to make a tangible difference.

As Board President of the Khan Ohana Foundation, Amy works to break the cycle of generational poverty through education, mentorship, and access to resources. She believes that lasting change starts with opportunity—and that everyone deserves a fair shot at a better life.

Amy is also active in local and state politics, particularly around issues of equity and representation. She made history as the first Asian American Affirmative Action Officer in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District and later as the first Asian American to serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Party. Today, she continues her advocacy as President and founding member of the Oklahoma Hawaiian Asian American Pacific Islanders Democratic Federation (OHAAPI Dems), working to elevate AAPI voices and push for inclusive policy.

In everything she does—whether at work, in the community, or in public service—Amy is driven by a simple belief: that we all have a role to play in building a more just and compassionate world. Her story is one of grit, heart, and an unshakable commitment to lifting others up.

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