LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2023 — In this first part of the Asian Women Empowered (AWE): Board Breakthrough series entitled The Path to Better Representation in Board Service, an expert panel discusses the visible lack of Asian women serving on boards and explores strategies and solutions for future Asian women leaders to overcome barriers. Speakers include Angela Gardner, partner in charge of Heidrick & Struggles Los Angeles; Jessica N. Grounds, CEO of Corporate Directors Forum; and Jaime Lee, co-chair of 50/50 Women on Boards, Los Angeles. Award-winning journalist May Lee moderated the conversation. (32 min., 46 sec.)

Citi is a proud sponsor of AWE. The AWE Board Breakthrough program was made possible with support from The Asian Women Leadership in Philanthropy Fund (AWLPF) housed at the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF). Part 2 of the series can be accessed here. For more information on AWE, click here.