Reclaiming Authentic Identity: 3 AAPI Heritage Month Webinar Takeaways
The Asian American diaspora is vast and complex. Teetering on a line between two distinct identities, many often struggle with a sense of not belonging, feeling as though they don’t quite fit in anywhere. These conflicting emotions are further amplified in the workplace, especially when AAPI professionals attempt to navigate and nurture their careers—and often with little leadership representation despite recent improvements, according to SHRM.
AAPI/AANHPI Heritage Month presents an opportunity for people to raise their voices and bring these issues to light. Although we fight for greater visibility all year round, May is especially significant in allowing us to highlight our history, celebrate our progress, and vocalize our needs.
CCWomen had the pleasure of inviting three Asian-American women leaders to the virtual stage to discuss the intersection of race and gender and how it affected their careers:
- Monica Meyerand, VP, Brand and Acquisition, OneAZ Credit Union
- Karen Sung, Chief Strategy Officer, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
- Dr. Hui Wu-Curtis, Director of Customer Service, SmartRent
Here, our speakers reflect on the importance of embracing one’s cultural heritage while providing clear action steps for allyship and solidarity.
