Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group
Our mission is to create a welcoming and supportive community for both international and domestic students who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. We aim to foster a sense of belonging—a second home—through educational programs, networking opportunities, and cultural events that celebrate our shared heritage and diverse experiences.
We strive to build a strong and inclusive community through engaging events and meaningful conversations. Our initiatives include community-building activities and speaker panels that explore the experiences of AAPI professionals—both as individuals and as leaders—in the workplace. We also foster shared experiences that connect members within and beyond the Foster School of Business environment.
Annual Events Include:
AAPI Kickoff BBQ
AAPIxDiBs AAPI Panel Mixer
Doing Business in Asia
Asians Go Camping
Dumpling Making Night
…and many more!
SARRAH RENFRO
CO-PREDISENT
Full-time Class of 2027
Sarrah is a full time Foster MBA pivoting into Product Management after years of computer engineering at Boeing, T-Mobile, and Microsoft, which is a fancy way of saying she has opinions about Jira. She writes Sarrah's Sandbox, a Substack that translates AI for people who'd rather not read another LinkedIn post about "synergy," and builds side projects at a pace that suggests she does not understand how weekends work. In her free time (a theoretical concept), she's hand-soldering mechanical keyboards, planning her next Asia trip, or debating whether she can justify a one-hundredth visit to a Disney park. Fun fact, shes been to every single park globally!
DAN KWON
CO-PREDISENT
Full-time Class of 2027
Hi! I’m Dan. I’m originally from Hawaii and currently a first-year MBA student at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Before Foster, I spent seven years in the Army and developed a passion for leadership, operations, and building strong communities. As someone who grew up in Hawaii, I’ve always appreciated how culture, community, and shared experiences can bring people together, and I’m excited to help foster that at Foster alongside the amazing Wynn and Sarrah as Co-President of AAPI.
Outside of school and club life, you’ll probably find me at the gym, exploring Seattle food spots, watching sports, or spending time with my border collie, Linus. I’m excited to help bring people together, create meaningful connections, and make some great memories together this year!
WYNN CAI
CO-PREDISENT
Full-time Class of 2027
Hi! I’m Wynn! Originally from China and currently a first-year MBA student. Before coming to Foster, I spent four years in program management in the world of B2B e-commerce, and now I’m trying to figure out how to be a good co-president alongside the amazing Sarrah and Dan, while also learning to convince people that “this will be fun” five minutes before we make it happen. I love building communities that feel welcoming, energetic, and just the right amount of chaotic in the best way possible.
Outside of school and club life, you’ll probably find me hunting for good food, planning last-minute trips, watching F1, or convincing myself that buying another notebook will finally make me organized. I’m excited to help create a space where people can connect, learn from each other, and make some unforgettable memories together this year!