As the Communications and Engagement Specialist, Charlie works on MIMA's communication channels and engagement with Baltimore’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

Before joining MIMA, Charlie served as a research assistant, bystander intervention educator, and various roles at young Viet American organizations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Public Health and Economics and a master's degree in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University. Coming from a community with limited English proficiency, Charlie is proficient in Vietnamese and comes to the office with experience in student organizing, civic engagement, and partnerships.