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Anita Yip is a citizen artist and community engagement practitioner committed to expanding access to civic life and public service. Through her practice, Project Asian Joy, she invests in community by using public art and creative programs to elevate underrepresented stories, strengthen cultural visibility for Asian and Asian American communities, and inspire civic participation.

With over a decade of experience spanning healthcare technology and nonprofit leadership, Yip brings a people-centered, cross-sector approach to community building. She has launched initiatives including the Jasmine Asian Women Giving Circle and Waves of Joy Public Writing Circle, creating platforms that center lived experience, affirm community knowledge, and cultivate collective care and belonging.

Yip has served on civic leadership and advisory bodies and nonprofit boards, including the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Commonwealth Seminar, City of Boston’s SPARK Boston Council, Massachusetts Promise Fellowship, and Friday Night Supper Program. She has also been recognized for her leadership as one of the City of Boston’s EXTRAordinary Women, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Leaders, and COLOR Magazine’s Power 40 Under 40.

Born in Boston, Yip holds degrees from Wellesley College and Northeastern University and currently resides in Chinatown.