After immigrating to the United States as a child, Marina Lee witnessed her mother’s long struggle with mental illness while navigating life between cultures. Her story is one of resilience, compassion, and the importance of openly discussing mental health within families and communities.

As a child, Michelle Kim Rogers imagined America as a place of abundance, only to discover the sacrifice and labor that defined her family’s journey. Through memory and reflection, she traces how resilience, hardship, and unexpected compassion shaped her path.

After navigating career setbacks during the 2008 financial crisis, Theresa Choh helped build Korean American Story from the ground up. Her journey reflects resilience, partnership, and a commitment to community storytelling.