Overview
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month marks a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans to American history, culture and innovation. Learn from a panel of accomplished leaders who will discuss the challenges they faced and their stories of resilience.
The PSEG Foundation Social Impact documentary film is Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.
In partnership with Dodge Poetry, the program will open with Michelle Myers, an award-winning poet and founding member of Yellow Rage.
The panel moderator is Vani Krishnamurthy, Founder and Executive Director of Arts India US and a Trustee of Women@NJPAC.
Panelists:
Alexandra Chang, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Clement A. Price Institute and American Studies Program at Rutgers University–Newark
Billy Kim, Senior Procurement Director for Mars Snacking North American, Army veteran and member of Ascend NJ
Nancy Loo, President, Dumpling Diplomacy, Inc.
Hanna Mori, State Director, Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker
Amman Deep Singh Seehra, Assistant Director of the New Jersey Division of Family Development and co-founder of the ONE Project
This event is produced with the support of Ascend New Jersey.