Testimonials
“The Asia Society has raised the bar in creating a bridge of communication between the U.S. and Asia. With the global community becoming strategically seamless, the Asia Society has become a leader in the enhancement of cross border dialogue. It is the right time and the right place, and we applaud the Society for its vision.”
Thomas Iino, Chairman of the Board, Pacific Commerce Bank
“Asia is increasingly the engine of growth and agent for change for American business. Asia Society Southern California is the logical starting point for accessing those opportunities and connections”
Donald Straszheim, Senior Managing Director, China Research, ISI Group
“Today we need to think without boundaries and without language barriers. The Asia Society is our bridge to collaboration and essential to the prosperity of our global community."
Dr. Richard Merkin, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Provider Network
“I am deeply proud to be associated with the Asia Society Southern California. The Asia Society fills an important vacuum in Los Angeles – between entertainment and policy, east and west, business and non-profits. Its future will only get brighter.”
Nina Hachigian, Center for American Progress
“Asia Society Southern California is strengthening the growing bonds of knowledge, culture, business and economy between the twin regions of Southern California and Asia. It is painting our new horizons.”
James Flanigan, Business Columnist
“Asia Society Southern California is a terrific vehicle for better mutual understanding between cultures which may seem very different but really have so much in common.”
Frank Baxter, Chairman Emeritus, Jefferies & Co.
"Bilateralism is the essence to building a sustainable relationship between Asia and America. Asia Society Southern California is a leader in advancing this approach in all that it does, establishing itself as a critical link in bringing the two economic and cultural giants closer."
John Long, Chairman, Highridge Partners
“Asia Society Southern California is a significant leader in bridging the lack of understanding between people in the United States and those in Asian countries. Its programs in Los Angeles have enlightened leaders from both sides of the Pacific region.”
Stewart Kwoh, Executive Director and President,
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
“For over ten years, my association with Asia Society Southern California has been immensely valuable. Asia Society not only provides a useful platform for deepening our understanding of Asia countries and their diverse cultures, it also addresses current issues on the global front which pave the way for conflict resolution and closer cooperation for everyone involved in the Pacific Rim. I am proud to be associated with Asia Society and confident that it will continue to play the role as the bridge between East and West in the years to come.”
Kelvin Lee, Senior Vice President, FIG Partners
“The globalization of business in the 21st century requires building relationships that bridge language, cultural and educational differences. As the home of the largest Asian population in the US, Asia Society Southern California is uniquely positioned to enhance this relationship building among Asians and the business, educational and cultural communities in the Los Angeles area. Its profound influence continues to play a defining role in the strengthening of Asian-American relationships on many fronts.“
Anne K. Costin, Columbia University Graduate School of Business
"This is the Asian Century. For over 50 years the Asia Society has been the leading institution in the U.S. and Asia providing a bridge among the diverse peoples, institutions and leaders of Asia and the United States, and its mission has never been more relevant and important than today."
Tom McLain, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP