A Stronger Oregon Together

About AACO

Building a stronger, more inclusive Oregon through AAPI voice, leadership and community.

Our Story

Advocacy for a Stronger Oregon

The Asian American Council of Oregon (AACO) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(4) organization that works to strengthen the voice, visibility, and civic power of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across Oregon. We advocate for policies and systems that promote safety, belonging, and opportunity, and work to ensure that AAPI communities are informed, engaged and represented in the decisions that affect their lives.

AACO is powered by community volunteers, leaders and partners who believe in a stronger, more equitable Oregon for everyone.

Our communities are stronger when everyone belongs.

Our Mission

The Asian American Council of Oregon strengthens the voice, visibility, and civic power of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, leadership development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships that promote safety, belonging, and opportunity.

Our Vision

An Oregon where every Asian American and Pacific Islander community is visible, connected, represented, and empowered to shape the decisions that affect their lives.

Our Values

Community

Strong communities are built through relationships, trust, and mutual support.

Inclusion

We strive to ensure that all AAPI communities—including those historically underrepresented—have a voice.

Civic Leadership

Developing leaders through civic participation, advocacy and community organizing.

Collaboration

Meaningful change occurs through partnership.

Integrity

Transparency, thoughtful advocacy, respectful dialogue and trust across communities.

Our Board of Directors

AACO is guided by a dedicated volunteer board with diverse backgrounds and deep commitment to Oregon’s AAPI communities.

Strategic Plan

Our 2026–2028 priorities for advocacy, leadership, connection and community power.

AACO & AACO Foundation

Two organizations with complementary roles in serving Oregon’s AAPI communities.