About Justice for Ohio

Justice for Ohio is nonprofit organization registered in Ohio and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. It has a “doing business as” (dba) name, Justice Ohio.

Mission statement

Justice for Ohio a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing civic engagement, protecting civil rights, and advocating for policies that promote equity and justice across Ohio. We work to address unfair treatment and ensure that every individual—regardless of background—can fully participate in civic life. Through public education, community outreach, and policy advocacy, we aim to foster a more informed, fair, and inclusive society.

What We Do

We focus on four key areas:

  • Promoting Equal Justice – Supporting efforts to ensure that minority communities are treated fairly in legal, social, and civic systems.

  • Opposing Discrimination – Monitoring, responding to, and raising awareness about policies and practices that result in unfair treatment.

  • Educating the Public – Providing nonpartisan information and resources on civil rights, due process, and access to justice.

  • Encouraging Civic Engagement – Empowering citizens to participate in public dialogue, policy advocacy, and community improvement efforts.

Our Values

Justice Ohio operates on the principles of fairness, inclusion, transparency, and respect for democratic values. We believe that a healthy society requires informed citizens, equitable laws, and open civic dialogue.

Our Relationship to AACO

Justice Ohio is the advocacy partner of the Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (www.aacohio.org). While legally independent, the two organizations share a common mission of empowering Asian American and allied communities across Ohio.

  • AACO (501(c)(3)) focuses on education, leadership development, and community programming.

  • Justice for Ohio (501(c)(4)) focuses on advocacy, lobbying, and mobilizing for policy change.

Together, we work on complementary fronts—education and empowerment through AACO, and public policy and advocacy through Justice Ohio.

Note: Contributions to AACO are tax-deductible as allowed by law; contributions to Justice for Ohio are not tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional for guidance.

Board of Directors

Dillon Jiang - Chair

Dillon is the founder, CEO and President of MegaLight Inc., an LED lighting manufacturer and energy efficiency solution provider. Dillon started his career in the energy efficient lighting field and served as an international company’s Chief Representative in Shanghai. Subsequently, Dillon started MegaLight that focuses on providing LED solutions to both domestic and international markets, with its headquarters in Hudson, OH. Dillon has been involved with many local churches and non-profit organizations in the Cleveland-Akron area. He founded the Akron Chinese School and had served as its principal. He was also a long-time trustee of the Akron Chinese Christian Church. Dillon sits on the board Princeton Learning Center in Princeton N.J. and is the Vice Chair of Asian American Coalition of Ohio.

Hao Cong - President

Hao is a co-founder of AACO and the president of AACO Cincinnati. She is also the chair of her company’s AAPI associate group, in charge of local engagement. Hao has successfully led many large city, state and national level events such as Anti-Bully, Stop-Asian-Hate rallies, and hosted candidate forums, youth mental health and voter registration education seminars. Hao is passionate about youth leadership development and has spent tremendous amount time on helping young generations to engage community services, cultural exchange and diversity and inclusion events. She has founded AACO Cincinnati Youth Internship program, connecting local organizations with API young leaders through real work experience, which has become a signature program for AACO Cincinnati.

Bo Zhan - Treasurer

Bo has a robust professional background, encompassing over 20 years of experience in corporate strategic planning, annual financial planning, and financial analysis. Prior to embarking on a career in corporate finance, Bo accumulated more than 10 years of technical expertise in the manufacturing industry. Bo is an MBA graduate from Case Western Reserve University, with a focus on corporate finance, and also holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.