The East West Cultural Association of America is a California-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Mrs. Ava Beibei Monter and Mr. Jon Monter in 2023. As a married couple from different cultural backgrounds, they have a deep understanding of how important it is to know each other’s cultural perspectives in their daily lives. As a Chinese immigrant, Ava knows the importance of adapting to and learning American culture, and she is passionate about helping other new immigrants to do the same. A U.S. native, Jon has always liked the idea of the American ‘melting pot’. He has enjoyed learning about his own Slavic and European heritage and has since embraced other cultures as well. During the Covid-19 pandemic, there were increasing misunderstandings and conflicts between some Americans and Asians. That made Ava and Jon think about ways to contribute to their community and bring these different groups together. As a result, the two decided to form a non-profit association specifically designed to bring together various members of the community to create a cultural exchange via ongoing programs such as lectures, workshops, classes, performances, competitions, retreats, and more.