PSEG Social Impact film series: Celebrating Asian American Trailblazers
6 – 8PM
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month marks a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans to American history, culture and innovation. Learn from a panel of accomplished leaders who will discuss the challenges they faced and their stories of resilience.
The PSEG Foundation Social Impact documentary film is Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.
In partnership with Dodge Poetry, the program will open with Michelle Myers, an award-winning poet and founding member of Yellow Rage.
The panel moderator is Vani Krishnamurthy, Founder and Executive Director of Arts India US and a Trustee of Women@NJPAC.
Panelists:
* Alexandra Chang, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Clement A. Price Institute and American Studies Program at Rutgers University–Newark
* Billy Kim, Senior Procurement Director for Mars Snacking North American, Army veteran and member of Ascend NJ
* Nancy Loo, President, Dumpling Diplomacy, Inc.
* Hanna Mori, State Director, Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker
* Amman Deep Singh Seehra, Assistant Director of the New Jersey Division of Family Development and co-founder of the ONE Project
This event is produced with the support of Ascend New Jersey.