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SUMMARY:Define Your Destiny: Embrace Creativity to Transform Your Career in the Year of the Snake
DESCRIPTION:Define Your Destiny: Embrace Creativity to Transform Your Career in the Year of the Snake\nThe 2025 Year of the Snake symbolizes growth\, transformation\, and innovation. Join us this February 21st to ring in the Lunar New Year while fostering success in creativity for your career. We are navigating a brand-new year together with the support of the 2025 Wood Snake\, which characterizes wisdom\, intuition\, and transformation. Join us for an engaging evening panel discussion featuring three dynamic professionals who embody the spirit of innovation and strategic foresight: \nPANELISTS: \n● Jade Beguelin\, CO-Founder and CEO of 4AM SKIN \n● Kevin Ha\, Founder and Executive Director of Asian American Dream \n● Angel Zheng\, Founder of Isshiki Matcha (Forbes 30 Under 30) \nWe’ll discuss leadership development\, entrepreneurship\, creativity in business\, and more. With our peers\, new friends\, and old industry veterans and leaders across various spaces\, let’s exchange ideas and insights into leveling up our careers and mindsets. \nFood and beverages will be provided at the event: appetizers & entrees from Jing Fong. \nJOIN US – We can’t wait to see you! \nTickets are now available\, with a special discount code for NAAAP NY members. Don’t miss this chance to kick off the Year of the Snake with inspiration\, networking\, and a celebration of creativity and entrepreneurship. \n~THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Capital One\, National Grid\, and S&P Global~ \nAll ticket proceeds go to NAAAP NY and are deductible as a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organization. Any monetary funds raised go back to the community via NAAAP NY by volunteers hosting events and programs to benefit the Asian community at large. \nDisclaimer: By attending and entering this event\, you (and or your guests) consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming\, and/or recording and any use\, in any media throughout the universe in perpetuity\, or your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with video footage featuring this event. You understand that all photography\, filming\, and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given to you by entering this event.
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/define-your-destiny-embrace-creativity-to-transform-your-career-in-the-year-of-the-snake/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Special Event
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SUMMARY:YEAR OF THE DRAGON: Welcoming Growth & Prosperity to Your Career Path
DESCRIPTION:YEAR OF THE DRAGON: Welcome Growth & Prosperity To Your Career Path \nNAAAP New York x National Grid \n2024 Year of the Dragon symbolizes growth\, prosperity\, success\, and happiness. Join us this February 28th to ring in the Lunar New Year\, while creating a career path of abundance. \nAs we navigate a brand new year together with the support of the 2024 Wood Dragon –which characterizes innovation\, vision\, and growth– let’s gather for a rewarding evening and carve new paths together. With our peers\, new friends and old\, industry veterans and leaders across various spaces\, let’s exchange ideas and insights into leveling up our careers and our mindsets. \nPANELISTS: \n\nLori Chen\, CEO\, Kyovest\nJames Cheng\, Global Sr. Director\, Head of DEI\, Zimmer Biomet\nDouglas York\, Board Member\, NAAAP NY\nMargaret Wang (Moderator)\, Director\, Marketing & Communications\, NAAAP NY\n\nWe are so excited to curate this Lunar new year Young Professionals panel with delicious bites and beverages in order to enjoy each other’s company and leverage our network for wisdom/advice across areas where we may need it most. We’ll discuss personal branding\, leadership development\, financial planning\, entrepreneurship\, and more. \nFood and beverages from AAPI owned businesses will be provided through the event: appetizers & entrees from Baby’s Buns & Buckets\, drinks from Lunar and Sanzo\, and more! \nJOIN US – We can’t wait to have your energy and your voice! \nBuy Tickets\n~THANK YOU to our Sponsor\, National Grid!~ \nAll ticket proceeds go to NAAAP NY and are deductible as a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organziation. Any monetary funds raised go back to the community via NAAAp NY by volunteers hosting events and programs to benefit the Asian community at-large. \n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer: By attending and entering this event\, you (and or your guests) consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming\, and/or recording and to any use\, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity\, or your appearance voice\, and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with video footage featuring this event. You understand that all photography\, filming\, and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given to you by entering this event.
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/year-of-the-dragon-welcoming-growth-prosperity-to-your-career-path/
LOCATION:2 Hanson Place 5th Floor Brooklyn\, NY 11217\, 2 Hanson Place 5th Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Career: Strategies on Professional Advancement\, Branding\, Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:As we kick off a new Autumn season together\, the time is ripe for planning ahead whether in personal and professional realms. With the arrival of the last quarter of the year\, now is better than ever to strategize around closing out the year on a high note\, and setting ourselves up for success for the on-coming year.\n \nIn the spirit of this season for harvest\, NAAAP-NY and Bank of America invites you to join us for an exclusive event that brings you an opportunity to engage with industry professionals\, gain invaluable insights\, and propel your professional growth\, “Crafting Your Career: Strategies on Professional Advancement\, Branding\, Mentorship” curated in partnership by NAAAP NY and Bank of America. Admission to this event is complimentary for all NAAAP members – keep an eye on your inbox for your Members’ code in the email! \n \nIn addition to discussions and interactive workshops throughout the night\, our featured panelists include: \n\n• Lori Chen\, CEO\, KyoVest & Chairwoman of the Board\, NAAAP-NY\n• Amy Ho\, Managing Director\, Business Controls Executive\, Bank of America\n• Dzung Nguyen\, Senior Vice President\, Business Banking Market Executive\, Bank of America\n• Ashley Kim\, Co-Director of Programming\, NAAAP-NY (Moderator)\n\nWhat’s in store:\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 PM Event Check-In\n6:00 – 6:05 PM Introduction Keynote\n6:05 – 6:45 PM Panel Discussion\n6:45 – 7:15 PM Break for Food & Drinks\n7:15 – 8:00 PM Workshop\n8:00 – 8:30 PM Closing Remarks + Networking\n\n\n(Light bites and refreshments will be served.)\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: All ticket proceeds go to NAAAP NY and are deductible as a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organization. Any monetary funds raised go back to the community via NAAAp NY by volunteers hosting events and programs to benefit the Asian community at-large.
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/crafting-your-career-strategies-on-professional-advancement-branding-mentorship/
LOCATION:One Bryant Park New York\, NY 10036\, One Bryant Park\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Professional Development,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Worklife Matters: Optimizing Your Environment & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:To finally recognize our own invisibility is to finally be on the path toward visibility. Invisibility is not a natural state for anyone.\n\n— Mitsuye Yamada\, “Invisibility Is An Unnatural Disaster: Reflections of an Asian American Woman” \nThe question then becomes – where and how do we begin this journey of self-advocacy? We believe it starts with community. \nWIN NAAAP-NY\, ACE Next Gen\, and Prime Produce invite you\, our AAPI female professionals and allies\, to join us for this special networking event featuring a powerful panel of experts in areas ranging from career coaching to vibrational health. \nWhether you are just beginning to seek ways to improve the quality of work life\, or far along in your journey of cultivating mental health at work\, our hope is to leave you with a sense of renewed solidarity and practical advice to apply to your own work environment. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, August 1\, 2023 from 6:00-8:30 PM ET\nLocation: Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\nTICKETS \nDISCUSSION TOPICS:\n \nThe importance of mental health in the workplace\nChallenges specific to AAPI women and personal experiences of navigating work-related stressors from panelists.\nPractical strategies to cope with work-related stresses\, etc.\nGuidance for promoting mental health initiatives in the workplac\n\nPANELISTS:\n \nMargaret Wang (Moderator)\, NAAAP NY Leadership Team\nVanessa Shiliwala\, Founder & VP\, Integrated Marketing\, Thrive Spice Media\nValerie Oula\, Dir. of Vibrational Energy\, THE WELL & Founder\, Modern Ritual NYC\nLizzie Korsgaard\, Career Coach\nYuna Youn\, Dir. of Mental Health\, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY\n\nPROGRAM:\n \nPanel Discussion 6:45-7:30pm\nGroup Share and Q&A 7:30-7:45pm\nGuided Meditation led by Valerie Oula 7:45-8:00pm\nNetworking & Closing Remarks 8:00-8:30 pm\n  \n\nEvent venue has been graciously sponsored by Prime Produce. Light food and beverages will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP NOW
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/worklife-matters/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Women in NAAAP
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SUMMARY:Annual AAPI Heritage Month Event
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL 2023 AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION \nUnveiling the Mosaic: Celebrating the Diversity and Intersectionality of the AAPI Community \nSponsored by: \nNational Grid\, Bank of America\, Capital One\, Turner Construction\, Thornton Tomasetti\, Credit Suisse / UBS\, Jaros\, Baum & Bolles (JB&B)\, Colgate-Palmolive\, Langan Engineering\, Anheuser-Busch \nABOUT: \nJoin us for an exciting night of celebration and cultural exchange at this year’s annual AAPI Heritage Month event hosted by NAAAP New York\, a non-profit\, 501(c)(3)\, all-volunteer\, Pan-Asian American professional founding chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)\, and Sky Well\, the Asian employee resource group of Turner Construction. \nGet ready for a night of revelry\, ethnic delicacies\, and pan-Asian cultural education set against a backdrop of historical artifacts as we honor the intersectionality of our wide-ranging AAPI community here in the Big Apple. \nAs New York City is known around the globe as a revered international melting pot\, we encourage all to take a deeper dive into the myriad pan-Asian cultures growing in our city. Join us at The China Institute for an unforgettable evening of cultural exchange and celebration. \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n\nCultural food & beverage\nKeynote speech\nGuided art exhibit tour\nFashion showcase\nEthnic dance performance\nCalligraphy workshop\nLiterature showcase\nPop-up shops\nCommunity giveback\nScholarship award\n\nPROGRAM SCHEDULE * Subject to change\n● Multipurpose Room / “Main Stage”:○ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM General Networking○ 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM Opening Remarks○ 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Keynote Speaker○ 7:15 PM — 7:20 PM Traditional Dunhuang Dance○ 7:20 PM – 7:45 PM Break○ 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM NAAAP-NY Scholarship Awards○ 8:00 PM – 8:05 PM K-Pop Dance○ 8:05 PM – 8:30 PM Break○ 8:30 PM – 8:45 PM Raffle Prize Giveaway○ 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM Closing Statements \n\n● Library:○ 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM Literature & Poetry Showcase\n● Art Gallery – “Flowers on a River”:○ 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM Art Exhibition & Tours (No Food & Drinks in this Area)\n\n2 Tours available \n● Performance Classroom – International Food & Beverage Hall:○ 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM International Food & Beverage from Local Asian Vendors \n● Classroom 1 & 2 – Arts & Crafts + Community Giveback:○ 6:00 PM –8:45 PM Heart of Dinner – Bag Decoration○ 7:00 PM –8:45 PM Calligraphy Table \n● Classroom 3 – Pop Ups:○ 6:00 PM –8:45 PM Asian Vendor Pop Up Shops \n● Classroom 4 – Professional Development:○ 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM Professional Development Activity \n\n\nTICKETS: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/naaap-ny-heritage-month-celebrating-the-intersectionality-of-identities-tickets-621215170297 \n\nGeneral Admission: $60.00\nNAAAP NY Members: $45.00 (Members\, please keep an eye out for a promo code to be delivered to your inbox.)\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Reservations are first come\, first served. Ticket sales will close once we reach capacity. Please make sure to register by Wednesday\, May 17th at 12pm EDT. Guest list will be submitted to building security the day before the event. Thank you for your understanding! If you have any questions\, please reach out to Eric.Hung@naaapny.org. \nDress Code: Dress to impress! We’d love to see any attire that celebrates you and your culture!
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/annual-aapi-heritage-month-event/
LOCATION:China Institute\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Professional Development,Special Event
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SUMMARY:AAPI WOMXN’S Headshot Party
DESCRIPTION:Been wanting a new professional headshot? Join us at FotoLab to get a professional headshot taken\, mingle with kickass AAPI peers\, and learn how to cultivate a career you love! We welcome all AAPI women and non-binary professionals\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and allies. \nHeadshots will be taken throughout the night (first come first serve) with a 30-min intermission at 7pm for our phenomenal guest speakers to share their personal stories and best practices for navigating the professional world in the U.S. and career development as AAPI womxn. \nSpeakers:\nLizzie Korsgaard\, Career Coach\nAfter leaving her thriving corporate career\, Lizzie Korsgaard embarked on a journey of self-discovery and entrepreneurship. Initially starting out as a personal brand photographer\, she eventually discovered her passion as a career coach. She is on a mission to help people gain clarity on your career aspirations\, strengthen their personal brand\, and confidently build an exciting career that’s right for them. Whether they’re looking to make a career change\, start their own business\, or simply find greater fulfillment in their current job\, she encourages everyone to start by downloading her free guide\, the D.E.S.I.R.E. Path to a Meaningful Career. \nJoy Zhu\, Ad Sales at Google\, AIA Board Member\nBorn and raised in Shanghai\, China\, Joy moved to New York at 11 years old. She has since built a highly successful career in advertising\, and done media planning & buying everywhere from the Big 6 to independent agencies\, publishers\, and iconic fashion brands like Calvin Klein. Joy also led ad tech sales at Amazon & Instacart. In 2022\, Joy Zhu joined Google’s GMP (Google Marketing Platform) team to help enable marketers to strategize their digital transformation journey via data & technology. \nOver the course of her 15+ year career\, Joy has become very passionate about DEI in the workplace. She not only co-founded the Asians@ ERG at Instacart in 2021\, but continues to elevate faces and voices in the community by supporting Asians@ communities at Google and serving as a partnerships-focused board member at Asians in Advertising. Joy currently resides in Long Island City\, Queens with her husband and baby daughter. \nSamantha Choi Cadley\, founder & CEO of Manual Labor \nBorn in Seoul\, Korea\, Sam immigrated to the US with her family at the age of 4. As they assimilated into life in New York\, consuming products like Wonder Bread and Kraft cheese became symbols of what it meant to be an American. She may not have known it then\, but this was her first experience around the power of a brand. \nAfter spending decades working at Ralph Lauren and Gap\, in 2012 Sam founded creative and marketing agency Manual Labor. With a mission to “Do Great Work with Good People\,” Sam and her team help companies unlock their brand value\, identify why they exist\, and build the right customer experiences. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed Sam to build a company rooted in diverse backgrounds and ideas that shapes the company now and in the future. \nModerator\nMargaret Wang\, MDU Broadband Solutions at Andrena\, NAAAP NY Director of Marketing & Communications\nAs a Sales and Strategic Communications professional who has traversed education\, real estate\, telecoms\, and utilities industries\, Margaret is most energized by building and nurturing impactful relationships\, and continuously exploring the psychology of sales and consumerism. \nIn recent roles such as Director of Growth for a multinational team at a SaaS startup\, Margaret was more inspired than ever to connect more deeply with her AAPI professional community\, with the hope that she can help further diversify environments around her. \nAlso a Reiki practitioner\, a freelance writer\, and an avid adventurer\, Margaret enjoys balancing her professional ambitions with creativity\, holistic wellness\, and an expansive perspective when navigating her life path forward. \nDATE: April 27th\, 2023\nTIME: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST\nLOCATION:\nFotoLab\n227 W 29th Street #9F\, New York\, NY 10001 \nTICKETS:\nEach tickets includes access to light bites & drinks and 1 professional headshot\n$15 for members of ACE NextGen\, NAAAP NY\, and Asians In Advertising\n$22 for non-members \nNAAAP Member discount code = BG4NZUT \nPurchase tickets here:\nhttps://www.acenextgen.org/upcoming-events/aapi-womxn-headshot-party \nHosted by ACE NextGen’s Women’s Initiative\, Asians in Advertising\, & Women in NAAAP
URL:https://ny.naaap.org/event/aapi-womxns-headshot-party/
LOCATION:227 W 29th Street #9F\, New York\, NY 10001\, 227 W 29th Street #9F\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Women in NAAAP
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