kai (开) in mandarin chinese means to open, to start and to drive

We combine creativity and strategy to bring your company closer to your marketing goals. We take a customized approach to ensure that your company’s values and mission are represented, building a strong identity that attract the right audiences to you.

meet our team

Alex San Diego

Co-Founder, Creative Director of Kai Communications

Alex (she/they) is a Filipina-Canadian born and raised in Edmonton, on Treaty 6 Territory. They hold a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in East Asian Studies - a combination of their love for research, writing, language, culture, and media.

Alex began their marketing and communications career in 2015, joining West Edmonton Mall’s digital marketing team as a Social Media Representative. They believe in using the power of communication to make the world a better place and applies this to their volunteer work as a mental health advocate.

Highlights in Alex’s Journey

  • Studying Korean language, culture, and history at Yonsei University, one of Korea’s top 3 institutions 

  • Attending the 2019 International Association for Youth Mental Health conference in Brisbane, Australia

  • Writing articles for Koreaboo, a K-Entertainment site with 10 million+ readers

  • Collaborating with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other brands as Asian Mental Health Collective’s Chief Marketing Officer