About Us
MHAFW is proud to be under the umbrella of the Colorado Asian Culture & Education Network (CACEN), a 501c3 organization that elevates AANHPI communities and addresses inequities through cultural exchange and education. For more information about CACEN, visit www.cacendenver.org.
Mile High Asian Food Week will occur on April 26 -May 3, 2026. During this week, foodies can experience different cuisines from participating AANHPI-owned businesses and makers and receive insider perks such as special discounts, secret menu items, specialty menus, and more.
To inquire about sponsorship, contact milehighafw@gmail.com.
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Meet the Team
Founder and Director of Operations
Joanne Liu
Day job:
Co-Founder & CEO, Asian Girls Ignite
Favorite childhood food:
Ho Fun Noodle Soup
Director of Finance
Annie Guo VanDan
Day job:
Executive Director, Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network
Favorite childhood food:
Baozi (Steamed Pork Buns)
Director of Communications
Chea Franz
Day job:
Founder, Indie Creative Co.
Favorite childhood food:
I’m all about Taiwanese breakfast and it’s truly hard to narrow among the following: Fan Tuan (a hand-held burrito-like dish that has sticky rice on the outside and filling such as crispy cruller and pork floss inside), crispy cruller dipped in hot soy milk, or Taiwanese Congee cooked with sweet potato and paired with an assortment of side dishes like preserved radish omelette, thousand year egg tofu salad, and pickled mustard greens. Wash all of this down with bubble tea!
Social Media Coordinator
Emily Bell
Day job:
Retention Marketing Manager, Halfdays
Favorite childhood food:
I grew up making lumpia with my mom and grandma so it'll always hold a special place in my heart!
Social Media & Content Creation
Jane Ly
Day job:
Design Specialist, Food Bank of the Rockies
Favorite childhood food:
It was a dish at Phở Bằng on Mott St. in Manhattan, New York called bánh tập- shrimp chips topped with bánh cuốn, Vietnamese grilled pork and crispy onions, dipped in fish sauce!
Social Media & Content Creation
Fiona Quiban
Day job:
Data Manager, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
Favorite childhood food:
Chicken Tinola with malunggay. My grandmother had a malunggay tree, and we'd always pick the leaves to add to the dish. It's such a comforting and delicious meal!
Social Media & Content Creation
Aveeda Goodall
Day job:
Customer Success for a Fortune 200 Technology Company
Favorite childhood food:
I was born and raised in the Philippines until I was 9 years old and LOVED (still do) traditional Filipino food. One of my favorites growing up is a dish we call Tinunuan (Ginataan in Tagalog) which is mixed veggies like cooked in coconut milk. So good over white rice, of course.
Social Media Support
Michelle Nguyen
Day job:
Global Brand Marketing Coordinator, JanSport & Freelance Content Creator
Favorite childhood food:
Com Ga Ba Lieu (Ms. Lieu Chicken Rice) Dish found in Phan Thiet, a beach city in Vietnam. This is similar to the Hoi An chicken rice or the more commonly known Hainanese Chicken Rice!
Vendor Coordinator
Jihee Yoon
Day job:
Mentorship Coordinator, Asian Girls Ignite
Favorite childhood food:
Anything my mom makes but especially her kimchi jjigae
Website Support
Kim McCaskill
Day job:
Software Engineer, Oddball
Favorite childhood food:
A simple roll of kimbap. Hold the cucumber