A fun and creative exploration that includes sharing, writing and art-making for APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, Desi American) folks and friends. Facilitated by Sel Hwahng (Towson University Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, Health, and Sexuality) and Rieko Chacey (Multimedia artist and Towson University faculty of Graphic Design & Interactive Media).

About the Facilitators

Rieko Chacey is a Baltimore-based multimedia artist who has a professional background in graphic design, motion design, video editing, interactive design and illustration. For her detailed background, please read this article: Conversations with Rieko Chacey on VoyageBaltimore.com.

Her works have been exhibited at Brentwood Arts Exchange, SNF Parkway Theater, the gallery at 16 W. North Ave., Baltimore Visitor Center, NYC Big Screen Plaza, and The Asian Arts Culture Center. Website: RiekoChacey.com  

Instagram: @riekochacey

Sel J. Hwahng, PhD, Sc.M. is assistant professor in the department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Towson University and received their Ph.D. in Performance Studies (Cultural Studies emphasis) with training in Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Gender & Sexuality Studies. Publications include over 30 sole-, first-, and co-authored articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.

Dr. Hwahng has also edited and co-authored a book Global LGBTQ Health: Research, Policy, Practice, and Pathways (Springer Nature, 2024; open access URL:  https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-36204-0), is a member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, alpha chapter, and leads an ontological-based leadership course at higher education institutions.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seljhwahng

This program is part of Asia North 2025: An Asian Arts & Culture Festival in Baltimore’s Station North Arts District

Info: towson.edu/asianorth