Deedee Yan

Public Affairs Liaison

Deedee Yan is the Public Affairs Liaison at National ACE, where she collaborates with corporate and strategic partners to advance initiatives that empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. She oversees external communications efforts, ensuring alignment with National ACE's strategic goals and amplifying the organization's impact. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and the Shanghai dialect, she brings a global perspective to her role. Deedee also owns a small business with her family, where she gained knowledge of the concerns shared by AAPI-owned small business owners.

Deedee graduated with a B.A. from The George Washington University in Washington D.C., double-majoring in International Affairs and Political Science. She currently resides in Maryland with her two dogs, Dion and Dior. Outside of work, she also enjoys coaching basketball at her old high school and cooking for her friends and family.