Mary Joyce Vitug

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

The Asian American Liberation Network (AALN) is proud to launch the inaugural “Top 10 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Game Changers” list for the Sacramento region.

“AALN believes the movement for justice and liberation is a tapestry of hardworking people who often go unseen for their sacrifices and dedication. These game changers are folks who deeply care, want to see a better world, and whose efforts are not for show or accolades, but for the simple reason that it's the right thing to do for their community,” stated Lee Lo, Co-Executive Director at AALN. “But we know, too, that giving these folks their flowers, amplifying their efforts and accomplishments, and shouting from the rooftops how vital they are to our advancement is the key to building a network, sustaining a movement, and showing the world who the real champions for transformation are!”

An Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) game changer is someone who identifies as AANHPI and brings in the “x factor” to the success of programs, events, movements and more. They are often the unsung hero whose role can be obscure, but whose contributions are critical to influencing the outcome whether it be as a steadfast youth volunteer or a decades-long tireless public servant. Without these game changers, it would be business as usual. They are what move their communities forward.

Game Changers list was designed and honorees selected by an anonymous committee of community leaders who have volunteered or worked as advocates and activists in the region for over two decades. These individuals are multi-sectoral leaders both associated and not associated with AALN.

In addition to announcing those named to the top ten list, AALN has included testimonials from those who have worked with each of them closely to truly illustrate their impact.