Daniel Pak – Emcee & Headline Performance

Originally from the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Daniel Pak is a singer, songwriter, and producer now based in Seattle. He was the frontman for Kore Ionz from 2008 to 2017 before embarking on a solo career in 2018. Pak has shared the stage with reggae legends such as The Wailers, as well as artists like Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) and Sir Mix-a-Lot.

Pak has leveraged his platform to advocate for political change and is the co-founder and executive director of Totem Star, a nonprofit youth record label that has supported over 5,000 aspiring young recording artists in the greater Seattle area through music production, live performance, and mentorship over the past 14 years.

Pak has served as co-chair of the Seattle Music Commission, as a governor for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Recording Academy, and as a trustee for The Bush School. In November 2022, he was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame alongside Hiro Yamamoto (Soundgarden) and Artist Ambassador Krist Novoselic (Nirvana).

Misty Marquam – Co-Emcee & Auctioneer

Founder and principal auctioneer of the Marquam Agency, Misty Marquam is a powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm. As a woman of color, Misty proudly advances diversity within the auction industry, where fewer than 17% of auctioneers are women, and fewer than 5% are people of color or minorities. The Marquam Agency is the first and only fundraising auction agency in the nation comprised of minorities, with a focus on serving underrepresented groups.

When not exceeding goals, Misty enjoys music, dancing, singing, bonfires, nature, and general merrymaking.

Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Washington’s Moonlit Lotus

The Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Washington (VSAUW) is a Registered Student Organization dedicated to cultural, social, and civic engagement. Since the 1980s, they have fostered connections between students and the greater Seattle Vietnamese community, aiming to develop the next generation of leaders committed to advancing our community.

VSAUW hosts events celebrating Vietnamese heritage and culture while supporting sister VSAs at other campuses. They strive to make a positive impact on their campus and city through learning, education, and action.

Featuring DJ Daps1

For 20 years, Ian Dapiaoen aka DJ Daps1 has performed on many stages with various local and national hip hop artists and continues to DJ for Seattle's non-profit and social justice communities. He DJ'ed ACRS' Summer Party in 2023 and annual Gala in 2022. He is a proud father of two, one of which was a participant of ACRS' QOLOR program this past summer. He is also a member of the SEA Vinyl Society (SEA meaning Southeast Asian and Seattle), a community-led initiative focused on uniting communities through the collection, preservation, and performance of music and stories from Asia and the Asian diaspora.