With decades of collective experience in government, advocacy, and creative communications, we specialize in turning bold ideas into tangible impact.
Dot Movement partners with purpose-driven organizations to shape strategy, elevate voices, and drive change.
Our Team
Rebecca Lee is a seasoned strategist and communications leader with over 15 years of experience in public affairs, equity advocacy, and community empowerment. As founder and principal of Dot Movement, she leads a dynamic agency dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful movements.
Rebecca served as Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) under the Biden-Harris Administration, where she spearheaded initiatives to advance equity and justice for these communities. Her leadership was instrumental in launching the nation's first-ever AANHPI equity strategy, organizing a regional economic summit series, and coordinating a historic White House Forum featuring Vice President Kamala Harris.
Previously, Rebecca was Communications Director for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the Obama-Biden Administration and held public affairs roles at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Rebecca is co-founder of Act To Change, a national anti-bullying organization focused on creating belonging for AANHPI youth, and served as Chair of the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership.
Recognized for her contributions to communications and public service, Rebecca has received multiple accolades including a Telly Award, the Asian American Federation’s Marketer of the Year, and was named to NAAPPPA’s 40 Under 40. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, where she led a coalition to establish the Asian & Asian-American Center.
Rebecca served as Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) under the Biden-Harris Administration, where she spearheaded initiatives to advance equity and justice for these communities. Her leadership was instrumental in launching the nation's first-ever AANHPI equity strategy, organizing a regional economic summit series, and coordinating a historic White House Forum featuring Vice President Kamala Harris.
Previously, Rebecca was Communications Director for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the Obama-Biden Administration and held public affairs roles at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Rebecca is co-founder of Act To Change, a national anti-bullying organization focused on creating belonging for AANHPI youth, and served as Chair of the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership.
Recognized for her contributions to communications and public service, Rebecca has received multiple accolades including a Telly Award, the Asian American Federation’s Marketer of the Year, and was named to NAAPPPA’s 40 Under 40. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, where she led a coalition to establish the Asian & Asian-American Center.
Kaozouapa “Liz” Lee brings nearly 15 years of public policy and political strategy experience, shaped by her personal journey as the daughter of Hmong refugees and a product of programs like WIC, Head Start, and public housing. She has dedicated her life’s work to bridging the gap between people and the policies that impact them.
At Dot Movement, Liz serves as a senior advisor and subject matter expert, leading high-impact initiatives rooted in equity, access, and economic justice. Prior to joining Dot Movement, Liz spent over a decade on Capitol Hill, mostly serving as lead staffer for several key House Appropriations subcommittees. Her portfolio spanned a wide range of policy areas, including housing, education, health equity, labor, transportation, trade, and veteran services.
Outside of Congress, Liz has played major roles in national political organizing. She led the Asian American and Pacific Islander Media Center at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, managing messaging for 10 affinity groups. In 2021, she helped produce a national inauguration event for President Biden that drew over 8,000 live viewers.
In 2022, Liz made history as the first woman elected to represent her district in the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she currently serves. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University.
At Dot Movement, Liz serves as a senior advisor and subject matter expert, leading high-impact initiatives rooted in equity, access, and economic justice. Prior to joining Dot Movement, Liz spent over a decade on Capitol Hill, mostly serving as lead staffer for several key House Appropriations subcommittees. Her portfolio spanned a wide range of policy areas, including housing, education, health equity, labor, transportation, trade, and veteran services.
Outside of Congress, Liz has played major roles in national political organizing. She led the Asian American and Pacific Islander Media Center at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, managing messaging for 10 affinity groups. In 2021, she helped produce a national inauguration event for President Biden that drew over 8,000 live viewers.
In 2022, Liz made history as the first woman elected to represent her district in the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she currently serves. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University.
Jason Tengco is a senior advisor at Dot Movement with 15 years of experience advancing equity and representation through government, campaigns, and civil society. His work has spanned the White House, federal agencies, national political campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.
Most recently, Jason served as the White House Liaison and Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under the Biden-Harris Administration. He also worked for the White House Office of Administration and was part of the Biden-Harris transition team, where he led Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) outreach.
His prior experience includes serving as Coalitions Chief of Staff for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign, National AAPI Outreach Director for the Clinton-Kaine 2016 campaign, and Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs during the Obama-Biden Administration. Jason also served as Executive Director of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), where he elevated Filipino American civic engagement and policy advocacy on a national scale.
Jason has participated in a wide range of public service and leadership fellowships, including the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, New Leaders Council, and LGBTQ Victory Institute.
A Bay Area native, Jason graduated with honors from UCLA and earned a Master of Public Affairs from the Goldman School at UC Berkeley.
Most recently, Jason served as the White House Liaison and Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under the Biden-Harris Administration. He also worked for the White House Office of Administration and was part of the Biden-Harris transition team, where he led Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) outreach.
His prior experience includes serving as Coalitions Chief of Staff for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign, National AAPI Outreach Director for the Clinton-Kaine 2016 campaign, and Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs during the Obama-Biden Administration. Jason also served as Executive Director of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), where he elevated Filipino American civic engagement and policy advocacy on a national scale.
Jason has participated in a wide range of public service and leadership fellowships, including the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, New Leaders Council, and LGBTQ Victory Institute.
A Bay Area native, Jason graduated with honors from UCLA and earned a Master of Public Affairs from the Goldman School at UC Berkeley.
Viet Tran is a seasoned communications strategist with nearly a decade of experience leading media relations and strategic communications campaigns that have shaped public narratives, advanced equity, and influenced historic policy outcomes. His expertise spans national, regional, and local media, with his work featured in top outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, Axios, POLITICO, CNN, and many others.
Prior to joining Dot Movement, Viet served as Deputy Director for Communications at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) within the Biden-Harris Administration, where he oversaw a large communications team and managed agency-wide messaging efforts in coordination with the White House and federal leadership. He also advised top agency officials, providing media training, strategic guidance, and speechwriting support.
Before his tenure at OPM, Viet led media campaigns for national organizations and nonprofits focused on educational equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment. He played a critical role as lead media advisor for the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, helping to center AAPI women’s experiences in national coverage.
Viet’s prior roles include serving as press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, where he managed rapid response communications on LGBTQ issues and helped lead media campaigns to advance the Equality Act and other landmark legislation.
Throughout his career, Viet has been a dedicated community leader, serving on boards such as the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership and Stonewall Sports, where he helped launch diversity and inclusion initiatives. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, with a B.A. in Political Science and recipient of the Dean’s Award for Leadership and Service.
Prior to joining Dot Movement, Viet served as Deputy Director for Communications at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) within the Biden-Harris Administration, where he oversaw a large communications team and managed agency-wide messaging efforts in coordination with the White House and federal leadership. He also advised top agency officials, providing media training, strategic guidance, and speechwriting support.
Before his tenure at OPM, Viet led media campaigns for national organizations and nonprofits focused on educational equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment. He played a critical role as lead media advisor for the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, helping to center AAPI women’s experiences in national coverage.
Viet’s prior roles include serving as press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, where he managed rapid response communications on LGBTQ issues and helped lead media campaigns to advance the Equality Act and other landmark legislation.
Throughout his career, Viet has been a dedicated community leader, serving on boards such as the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership and Stonewall Sports, where he helped launch diversity and inclusion initiatives. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, with a B.A. in Political Science and recipient of the Dean’s Award for Leadership and Service.