Our current member Co-Chair is Gigi de Gala (top left), who joined the Partnership in 2019 and steps up to help whenever asked. Gigi knows she is fortunate to live in this country. In gratitude, she uses her energy, time, and voice in giving back to the community. She is an advocate for mental health, education and initiatives for actions against hate. Gigi also currently serves as the board Vice Chair of Aurora Mental Health and Recovery. She is a member of the Asian Roundtable of Colorado. She has been the Board Chair for Asian Pacific Development Center and Aurora Chamber of Commerce Leadership Aurora. She volunteers for Junior Achievement teaching children and youth financial literacy and for the Global Down Syndrome Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. Knowing the importance of U.S. citizenship for our refugee and immigrant communities, she consistently assists at APDC’s Citizenship Workshop as N-400 Preparer helping community members achieve this valuable milestone.
Gigi is inspired daily by her husband and two sons. With a cellist, a violist, and an ukulele player in the family, she aspires to learn to play a musical instrument one day.
Our city Co-Chair, Minsoo Song (top right), is a Community Outreach Coordinator for the city of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. She assists OIIA with providing international protocols and overseas programs for immigrant and refugee community. She manages citywide Language Access Plan providing language assistance to meet the communication needs of diverse community.
Minsoo is a certified Equity Champion and completed Aurora Natural Helpers Training and Train the Trainer program. She has been overseeing and assisting non-profit partners to provide Aurora Natural Helpers Training. She also a graduate of Leadership Aurora Class of 2023.
Minsoo holds B.A in History from Duksung Women’s University in Korea and M.A in Art History with emphasis on Museum Studies from the University of Denver.
Our Treasurer, Inass Bounouar (not shown), is a city of Aurora employee and has experience managing multiple projects and budgets.
With big shoes to fill, Alexa Davis (bottom left) has stepped into the role of Secretary for the Partnership. She has been a member since 2011 and enjoys volunteering on the party planning subcommittees.