2021 Annual Gala
VIEW EVENT DETAILSIn these unprecedented times, the vision of forging genuine understanding across cultures to unlock the potential for a peaceful and sustainable world is more important than ever. One positive change that has emerged during these difficult times is that we are more connected than ever before and issues relating to Asian policy and culture are at the fore of the conversation. Our annual gala honorees all utilize their passion, work and/or platforms to foster better understanding between Asia and the U.S., as well as the rest of the world. They all exemplify our mission of building bridges between Asia and the West while amplifying the voices of our diverse Southern California community.
Join us on May 16, 2021 for our virtual annual gala!
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Honorees:
- Education Visionary: Sabrina Kay - Veteran CEO entrepreneur and tech educator
- Real Estate Visionary: Vincent H.S. Lo - Chairman, Shui On Group
- Diversity Visionary: Kathy Matsui - Financial strategist and "Womenomics" advocate
- Philanthropy Visionary: Charles Zhang - Entrepreneur and philanthropist
Participants:
Kevin Rudd
President and CEO, Asia Society
Mayor Eric Garcetti
Mayor of Los Angeles
Suzanne Basalla
President and CEO of U.S.-Japan Council
Ronnie Chan
Chairman, Hang Lung Group Limited and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Natalie Chou
Chinese-American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference
Jon M. Chu
Film director
Douglas K. Freeman, J.D., LL.M. (ret.)
Founding Executive Chair and CEO, Orange County Music and Dance
Carol Gluck
George Sansom Professor of History, Columbia University
Richard Green
Director, USC Lusk Center for Real Estate
Jarl Mohn
Former CEO, NPR, E! Entertainment, Liberty Digital
Maia and Alex Shibutani
Double Olympic Medalist Ice Dancers
George Takei
Pioneering actor, social justice activist
Emcee:
Kara Wang
Actress
Performers:
Cathy Ang
Actress
Ella Jay Basco
Actress, Singer/Songwriter
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