EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

November 2008, Highlight on Health: "Uncovering Matters of the Mind and Heart - Conflicts within the Asian Woman"

October 2008, Discover your Eye for Personal Style!

May 2008, Government and Politics: Making an Impact

November 2007, Highlight on Health: Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and More

October 2007, Afternoon Tea with Members

October 2007, "Dollars & Sense: Increasing your Financial & Estate Planning IQ"

June 2007, Afternoon Tea with New Members

March 2007, "The Experts Speak Out on Public Speaking"

November 2006, Inaugural Event

November 2008 - Highlight on Health: Uncovering Matters of the Mind and Heart - Conflicts within the Asian Woman
Asian women struggle with issues of anxiety, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, often internalizing stress, saving face, and shaming themselves with guilt, while recognizing their adverse effects.  Dr. Josephine Kim and AWC members participated in a thought-provoking and engaging discussion about the challenges shared by many Asian women. Experts report that:
- Asian American women between the ages of 15-24 have the highest rates of suicide of women in the U.S., and those over 65 years old are ten times more likely to commit suicide than their Caucasian counterparts
- Asian American women have the lowest of both core and public self-esteem
- Asian Americans report extreme worry over parental criticism, expectations, and self
 
Dr. Kim is a Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the Executive Director of Mustard Seed Generation, Inc., a non-profit organization she founded with the aim of educating Asian Americans on the salience of mental health issues and the importance of utilizing professional services.

October 2008 - Discover your Eye for Personal Style!

Lori Johnson of Your Best Image and Sarah Venier, Personal Shopping Advisor at Lord & Taylor spoke about body shapes, the right clothes for the occasion, the suitable colors, the latest fashion trends, and where to shop for the best fit.

The program featured: Lori B. Johnson is the founder of Your Best Image, Professional Image Development. Reach her at her website: www.yourbestimagepid.com
Sarah Venier is a personal image advisor and the resident personal shopper at Lord & Taylor in Burlington.

May 2008 - Government and Politics: Making an Impact
Lisa Wong, Mayor of Fitchburg, Grace H. Lee, First Deputy Treasurer and General Counsel for the Commonwealth, and Alona Abalos, Chief of Staff for the Corporate Affairs Divsion of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the Treasurer of the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus shared their personal journey in government and politics. The panelists explored how to use power and influence to expand one's reach and have a broader impact beyond one's professional circles. We learned about different levels of engagement, and found out about available resources and opportunities.

November 2007 - Highlight on Health

What are the symptoms and complications of diabetes?   How is it diagnosed?  What are the differences between type I and type II diabetes?  What factors raise the risk for Asian Americans?  How can you prevent diabetes and its complications? Our expert panel from the Joslin Diabetes Clinic spent an intense evening with AWC discussing diabetes, dyslipidemia, nutrition, and diabetic eye disease.

October 2007 - Afternoon Tea with Members

Members networked and indulged in a divine serving of sandwiches, fruit, and pastries. Yum!


October 2007 - "DOLLARS & SENSE: Increasing your Financial and Estate Planning IQ”

Dolores Kong of Winslow, Crocker & Evans & Ingrid Schroffner of Burns & Levinson provided key information on financial and estate planning and shared tips on protecting and distributing assets, ensuring care for family members while minimizing taxes in the process. The event was sponsored by Citizens Bank and Burns & Levinson, LLP.

June 2007 - Afternoon Tea with New Members

 For our first members only event, a group of AWC members met at the Inn at Harvard for Sunday tea.

March 2007 - "THE EXPERTS SPEAK OUT ON PUBLIC SPEAKING”

A panel of Asian American women -- all accomplished speakers -- shared their experiences and tips for becoming more confident and effective speakers. The panelists were Dr. Tasneem Chipty, Vice President at CRA International, Judy Shen-Filerman, and Vivian Tseng, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Welch's and Chief Legal Officer of Welch's parent, the National Grape Cooperative Association, Inc.

Sponsored by Citizen's Bank, the evening began and ended with opportunities to mix, mingle and make meaningful connections with a dynamic group of women with common interests and goals.





November 2006 – Inaugural Event

The inaugural event for Asian Women’s Connection (AWC) was held on November 30 at the Finale Restaurant in Harvard Square. It was an exciting launch to a dynamic organization that is dedicated to “empowering and inspiring Asian professional women.” More than 40 women from various backgrounds and industries made new connections amidst tables of decadent chocolate desserts, cakes, and pastries. Not only did the sugar levels give a boost of energy to women who are typically on the run, a dynamic performance by actresses Christina Chan and Judy Tso from Bobby Pins Up Your Nose brought a touch of humor and sensitivity to real-life stories of Asian women who struggle with their body image. Jean Russell, AWC’s co-founder and President, introduced the board and encouraged guests to sign up for membership. The evening concluded with a facilitated networking exercise that benefited even the savviest of relationship builders. 

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