Emi Ito

Educator, mother, sustainable fashion fan, Trekkie, and fierce advocate to #CloseTheCamps and end injustice everywhere.

What influence does music have in your life as a creative?:

Both of my parents were musicians and I am also an amateur musician who is sorely out of practice. Music is in my blood, so I always love having music in our home and in my ears.

Tell us about your playlist:

As anti-Asian violence escalates due to our country’s xenophobic and racist roots, I felt it was important to listen to my favorite Asian and Pacific Islander artists on a regular basis. I’ve been watching their music videos and listening to their songs as a form of resistance and resilience!

Photo Credit: Zachary Gray