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We strive to serve and represent the needs of the Central Asian community in the US.

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About us
    Why help?
    Our mission
    Our team
Programs
    Summer Internship CLOSED
Blog
    Summer Internship
Events
    Youth Robotics Workshop
    Central Asian Felt Workshop
    Central Asian Modeling Paste Workshop

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Our team

Meet our team

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  • Nakhat Nazrieva Volunteer

    Nakhat Nazrieva

    Volunteer

    Nakhat has been a dedicated volunteer with the ACAA. She is optimistic and passionate about serving the Central Asian community. Originally from Tajikistan, Nakhat has actively attended events and has become an essential part of the ACAA team.

  • Raihanna Shamsudin Youth Coordinator

    Raihanna Shamsudin

    Youth Coordinator

    Raihanna, a junior at Montville Township High School in NJ, joined ACAA to proudly represent her Uzbek heritage and give a voice to her community. She started as a volunteer and then an intern, and now she helps coordinate our youth volunteer work. At school, Raihanna is an active member of the Speech & Debate team and cross-country team. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, reading, and hanging out with her friends!

  • Adam Bakyt Financial Consultant and Accountant

    Adam Bakyt

    Financial Consultant and Accountant

    Adam is an Enrolled Agent with a background in Public Accounting who manages our year-round financial operations.

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  • Alexia Bakyt Executive Director

    Alexia Bakyt

    Executive Director

    Alexia currently lives in New York and was born in California. She is a law school student with a strong passion for public health. She enjoys spending time with her cat, Gumbo, and connecting with new people. At ACAA, Alexia supports organizational operations through community engagement, event coordination, partnership-building, and strategic planning to help strengthen the organization’s impact.

  • Madina Bagdatova  Board member

    Madina Bagdatova

    Board member

    Madina, who currently lives in NY, was born and raised in Kazakhstan. She works in operational risk management at CIBC Bank USA. She enjoys dancing and doing yoga. She is passionate about helping people. At ACAA, she supports internal organizational operations, including secretary duties, marketing, and event management