Amanda “Bo” Parrish is a Korean adoptee raised by a West Virginian family. Parrish grew up as a Korean adoptee in Northern Virginia, moved to Denver, Colorado in 2017, and got married in 2018. An avid supporter of Asian adoptee organizations and the movers and shakers who lead them, Parrish volunteers e’s time and skills to benefit e’s Asian adoptee community. Parrish writes poetry, screenplays, and other creative writing and will be part of the upcoming open mic organized by Boston Korean Adoptees.