AWE Launch Preliminary Program

October 12, 2021
Tiato, Santa Monica CA
Please arrive between 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Attire
By Invitation Only

Welcome from Emcee 
Kathy Le Backes

Introductory Remarks
Katie Soo and Janet Yang

Poetry reading by National Youth Poet Laureate
Alexandra Huynh

Performance by Ella Jay Basco and Ruby Ibarra

"Asian Women Empowered: Entrepreneurs" panel
Featuring Holly Liu, Kat Mañalac, Sandra Oh Lin, and Pocket Sun
Moderated by Katie Soo

Remarks from Yiwen Li

Remarks from Anjali Sharan

Presentation of AWE Catalyst Visionary Award to Chun-Yen Chen
Introduction by Vivian Long

Presentation of AWE Social Justice Visionary Award to Lisa Ling
Introduced by Sylvia Kim; fireside chat with Lisa Ling and Janet Yang

Presentation of AWE Culture Visionary Award to the An Family, introduced by the AWE Host Committee

Closing remarks from Janet Yang

Performance by Cheryl K

Reception: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.