May
25
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration: A New Reckoning of Asian American Consciousness
Peer Learning
Event Description
Asian American Pacific Heritage Month offers a moment, albeit brief, for our communities and allies to reflect, strategize, and mobilize to expand resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities to build a more just and equitable society. What is the state of AANPHI communities today? Where do we go now after two years of pandemic that has brought heartache and fear that has tested our resiliency? How does one find joy and grieve, embracing both with equal fervor? Join Asian Americans /Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) — Los Angeles and Southern California Grantmakers for this virtual webinar to celebrate and commemorate Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, and Asian American communities — and strengthen our resolve for a resilient future.
Speakers

Erin Limlingan SCG Member
Donor Relations Officer, California Community Foundation

Isra Pananon Weeks
Interim Executive Director, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
As a "Citizen Soldier," Isra served in many roles throughout her career in government, non-profits, and the military. She's managed executive teams, led DEIB initiatives, implemented strategic planning processes, and facilitated organizational change projects. As a social worker, Isra is skilled at leading and facilitating virtual meetings and creating systems that help teams thrive and succeed.
Isra was a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2012-2015 and has served in the United States Army Reserve since 2010. She earned masters degrees from the University of Baltimore School of Public and International Affairs and the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Isra is fully committed to cultivating leaders at all levels of organizations and to building inclusive environments that foster a strong sense of belonging.

Sandy Chiang SCG Member
Senior Program Manager, The California Endowment

Tavae Samuelu
Executive Director, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC)