Asian American & Pacific Islanders of San Luis Obispo (AAPI SLO) strives to raise awareness of inequities faced by the AAPI  community, while simultaneously strengthening the diverse AAPI representation in SLO County. Mia Shin and Kaela Lee co-founded the organization in 2021 in response to the rising hate incidents and crimes faced among residents here and across the nation. The defining events of the organization were the STOP AAPI HATE rally and march (April 1, 2021) at Mitchell Park and the inaugural AAPI SLO Festival (May 15, 2022) at the Slo Public Market. The organization partners with college students, long-time residents, business owners, professionals, and allies to create a healthy and diverse SLO community.