Pink Fang Expands Its Board of Directors
We’re thrilled to share big news: Pink Fang is growing our leadership team with the appointment of three extraordinary new board members who embody the spirit of artistry, justice, and community that defines our work.
Joining the board are:
Aly Panjwani (he/him) is an Ismaili Muslim researcher, campaigner, and storyteller whose career has centered on building worker and community power. Currently a strategic campaign researcher in the labor movement, he supports workers fighting to grow union density, strengthen public services, and challenge corporate power over our lives. He has previously organized campaigns to take on tech giants, divest from policing and militarism, and end contracts fueling immigration detention. A former paralegal defending Muslim, South Asian, and Arab communities targeted under national security policies, Aly continues to uplift these stories through freelance reporting and performance. In New York City, he creates political street theater as part of the Radical Evolution Street Theatre Crew.
Diane C. Yu is one of the most prominent Asian American women leaders in higher education and law. At New York University, she served as Chief of Staff, Deputy President, and Advisor to Leadership, and was the architect of multiple pioneering leadership and education programs in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. A trailblazer in law, Yu was General Counsel of the State Bar of California, argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, and broke barriers as the first Asian American to chair an American Bar Association section. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Oberlin College and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where she led the board through the pandemic. Her career reflects a deep commitment to leadership development, ethics, and equity.
Perry Yung, born in Oakland, CA, is an actor, musician, and activist whose artistry has shaped both stage and screen for over three decades. A longtime member of La MaMa’s Great Jones Repertory Group, he co-founded the bold SLANT Performance Group, known for subversive explorations of Asian American identity. His screen credits include HBO/Netflix’s Warrior, Netflix’s The 3 Body Problem, The Knick, and John Wick 2. As an award-winning shakuhachi bamboo flute musician, Perry has studied in Japan and brought the instrument’s haunting sounds to film and television scores worldwide. Beyond his artistic work, he is a fierce advocate for justice, delivering national keynotes against anti-Asian violence and for workplace equity, and has been recognized with awards for his activism.
“Pink Fang is thrilled to welcome Aly, Diane, and Perry to our board,” said the Pink Fang Leadership Team - Mei Ann Teo (Artistic Director, New Work), Sara Zatz (Artistic Director, Engagement), and Jane Jung (Managing Director) - in a joint statement. “Each of them embodies the spirit of artistry, innovation, and experimentation that drives our work. They join our longstanding and dedicated board of directors who have guided our leadership succession and transition period with vision and grace.
In our first year as Pink Fang, we are in an exciting moment for the company, as we build on a 53-year legacy of artmaking that centers bold voices, artistic experimentation, and community care. From labor and community campaigning to national leadership in law and education, to groundbreaking art and activism on global stages, our new board members bring invaluable vision and experience that will strengthen Pink Fang’s commitment to our artists and community.”
“I could not be more excited to welcome these three extraordinary leaders,” said Amy Chin, Board President of Pink Fang. “Their combined experiences reflect the full spectrum of what Pink Fang stands for: visionary artistry, fearless advocacy, and transformational leadership. With their voices at the table, we are better positioned than ever to build a future where our creativity and social change thrive hand in hand.”
With these new members, Pink Fang continues to expand its reach and deepen its commitment to supporting artists, leaders, and communities through advocacy, performance, and cross-sector collaboration.