Aneka's passion for Asian American studies began in her childhood. She was born in Hunan
China and was adopted one year later by her American family. She grew up in a close-knit, rural
community in Northern California. Living in a predominantly Caucasian environment, her
exposure to diversity and different cultures was limited. However, her interest in advocacy and
social justice sparked a desire to explore and understand the experiences of people from different
backgrounds.

Aneka Torgrimson is currently a second year student at UC Davis and is majoring in Asian
American Studies and minoring in Political Science. She recently worked as a research assistant
at UC Davis where she conducted detailed and methodical investigations of various subject
matters related to Asian American Studies. Aneka is dedicated to creating an equitable
environment that demonstrates diversity and inclusivity through amplifying Asian American, and
other marginalized groups’, voices by raising awareness about Asian American issues and
fostering dialogue between various communities.

Region in the diaspora I identify with: China