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Asian Women Empowered: Policy Changemakers
September 15, 2022 — Asia Society Southern California hosts the fifth program of the Asian Women Empowered (AWE) initiative, AWE: Policy Changemakers, featuring Asian women in elective offices. The special program features remarks from U.S. Representative Young Kim, a fireside chat with U.S. Representative Judy Chu, and a live panel discussion with Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma which award-winning journalist May Lee moderates. The speakers share their personal journeys, what inspired them to work in politics, challenges they’ve faced, issues critical to the AAPI community — particularly hate crimes toward people of Asian descent — the climate for women and Asian women in government, the importance of mentorship and supportive networks, and advice for those who may follow in the footsteps of these inspiring women. (58 min., 15 sec.)