Carol Wei

Founder & President

American Asian Culture Association (AACA)

Carol Wei is a Chinese American community leader, nonprofit executive, and cultural advocate dedicated to building bridges between Asian communities and the broader American society.

In 2013, she founded the Mid-America Asian Culture Association (MAACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting cultural understanding, community engagement, education, and international collaboration. Under her leadership, MAACA grew from a local initiative in Kansas and Missouri into a multicultural platform representing more than 25 Asian communities and serving over 110,000 community members through cultural festivals, educational programs, business forums, youth leadership initiatives, and community outreach programs. (MAACA⁠)

Throughout her nonprofit career, Carol has worked closely with community organizations, business leaders, government agencies, diplomats, and international partners to strengthen cultural exchange and economic cooperation between Asia and the United States. She led the development of major community events, including the Asian Cultural Festival and the Asia Business Summit, creating opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue, business development, and international engagement. (PRWeb⁠)

Her leadership and service have earned numerous honors and recognitions, including the Kansas Minority Business Advocate of the Year Award, national leadership recognitions, and multiple community service and innovation awards. She has been recognized for her contributions to cultural diversity, community empowerment, and nonprofit leadership. (MAACA⁠)

In 2026, MAACA expanded its vision and officially evolved into the American Asian Culture Association (AACA), reflecting a broader national mission to serve Asian American communities across the United States. As Founder and President, Carol continues to lead initiatives that promote cultural heritage, civic engagement, youth development, international friendship, and sustainable community growth.

Carol believes that cultural understanding is one of the most powerful tools for creating stronger communities and a more inclusive future. Through AACA, she remains committed to empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and building lasting connections between diverse communities throughout America and beyond.

 

魏欢（Carol Wei）

创始人兼会长

美国亚裔文化协会（American Asian Culture Association, AACA）

魏欢（Carol Wei）是一位华裔美国社区领袖、非营利组织创始人及文化交流倡导者，长期致力于促进亚洲文化传承、社区发展及国际合作。

2013年，她创立了美国中部亚裔文化协会（Mid-America Asian Culture Association，MAACA），并担任会长至今。协会成立以来，积极推动亚裔文化推广、青年教育、商业交流、社区服务及跨文化合作，逐步发展成为美国中西部具有影响力的亚裔非营利组织之一。

在魏欢的领导下，协会先后联合来自25个以上亚洲国家和地区的社区组织，服务超过11万名社区居民，举办亚洲文化节（Asian Cultural Festival）、亚洲商业峰会（Asia Business Summit）、青少年领导力培养计划、多元文化教育项目及各类公益活动，为促进美国社会多元文化融合和国际友好交流发挥了积极作用。

2026年，为适应组织全国化发展的战略目标，MAACA正式升级更名为美国亚裔文化协会（American Asian Culture Association，AACA）。协会的服务范围由美国中部地区扩展至全美，持续推动文化交流、公民参与、青年发展、社区赋能及国际合作。

作为一名拥有二十多年社区服务和非营利机构管理经验的领导者，魏欢始终秉持“文化连接世界，合作创造未来”的理念，致力于搭建亚洲与美国之间的友谊桥梁，促进不同族裔之间的理解、尊重与合作。

她相信，多元文化不仅是美国社会的重要财富，更是推动社会创新和可持续发展的重要力量。

 

Awards & Recognition

荣誉与奖项

Throughout her years of community leadership and nonprofit service, Carol Wei has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to cultural diversity, community development, nonprofit leadership, and international cooperation.

多年来，魏欢女士因其在文化交流、社区发展、非营利组织领导力及国际合作领域的杰出贡献，获得多项荣誉与表彰。

Selected Honors Include:

• Global Outstanding Chinese Award（全球杰出华人奖）

• Gold Stevie® Award for Female Leadership（金史蒂夫女性领导力大奖）

• Kansas Minority Business Advocate of the Year（堪萨斯州年度少数族裔商业倡导者奖）

• Outstanding Community Leadership Awards（杰出社区领导力奖）

• Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Awards（文化多元与包容贡献奖）

• International Friendship and Community Service Awards（国际友谊与社区服务奖）

Carol’s work has been recognized by government agencies, community organizations, business leaders, educational institutions, and international partners for her commitment to strengthening multicultural understanding and creating opportunities for underserved communities.

魏欢女士的工作获得政府机构、社区组织、企业领袖、教育机构及国际合作伙伴的广泛认可。她长期致力于促进多元文化理解、推动社区发展，并为弱势群体创造更多参与和发展的机会。