Anita Yip is a purpose-driven technologist with a diverse background spanning the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Emerging as a social practice artist, she reimagines how we invest in communities—using public art and creative expression to amplify visibility and opportunity for underheard voices.

As the founder of Project Asian Joy, Yip uses art to curate experiences and generate economic value in collaboration with local businesses, cultural organizations, and community leaders. Her work challenges conventional notions of representation while uplifting Asian American narratives.

Beyond her decade-long career in healthcare technology and innovation, Yip has volunteered to raise nearly a quarter-million dollars for grassroots organizations. After co-founding the Jasmine Asian Women Giving Circle, supporting programs benefiting Asian girls and women, she received the Eli J. Segal AmeriCorps Alums Entrepreneurship Award for her extensive community work and leadership.

Her commitment to service extends to her board roles with Friday Night Supper Program, Friends of the Chinatown Library, and FAN Chinatown. Additionally, she has led and contributed to civic technology projects with Code for Boston and was appointed to SPARK Boston, a council that advises the Mayor to address issues and interests concerning Boston's young adults.

Yip has been named one of 2024's Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and COLOR Magazine’s Power 40 Under 40. She has also been recognized by Commonwealth Seminar for her impactful contributions to community empowerment, tech diversity, environmental justice, and philanthropic leadership.