Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings : “Running for Office”

Fireside chat on the topic of “Running for Office” with panelists Allan Fung, Former Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island and Congressional Candidate, and William Tong, Attorney General, the State of Connecticut. The focus of the discussion will be on why Asian Americans tend not to run for public office, why running for office matters and the choices available, what to consider if you are thinking of a political career, and how do you make sure you are effective once you are elected or appointed.