“It wasn't the typical "you're going to be alright" motivation that I expected; it was genuine mentorship, introducing new connections, expanding my network and music industry knowledge, and actually providing guidance into furthering my career that had real results. This was a key factor in gaining a real promotion with a real pay raise. Now I get to hang out with my hero, Quincy Jones, all the time and work directly with him.”

— Jeremy Barrett

Quincy Jones Productons, Inc.

“Being part of the AAC Mentor Class 2 has been unexpectedly one of the most rewarding experiences of 2021 for me. Not only did I make a lifelong connection with my mentee, but also lifelong friendships with other mentors in the cohort. Had I had this type of support system or community when I first entered the industry, I am sure I would’ve had much fewer nights of feeling isolated or alone in my experiences and/ or racial identity. Grace, Caroline & Zeena have built something nothing short of incredible & extremely necessary for Asian-Americans in Entertainment. This is a group of people I hope to stay connected with for the rest of my career.”

— Jennifer “JJ” Jiang

“Being part of Asian American Collective's mentorship program not only provided me the opportunity for personal and professional growth, but introduced me to a ~bad ass~ group of people navigating the industry as well. For the first time in my life, I found a community that also became a safe space, and I'm forever grateful for that!”

— Cynthia Todd

VEVO

“This was such an incredible experience and it gave me a lot of hope for the future of our community in this industry.

I learned as much from my mentee as she did from me and I'm very grateful to everyone at AAC for bringing this talented and inspiring group of people together.”

— Steph Shim

YOUTUBE