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Asian American Leadership Institute |
| Asian American Forum, Inc. "Advancing the Asian American Community through Leadership Development" Richland College Present the Second Annual Asian American Leadership Institute Saturday, October 5, 2002 * 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Richland College * 12800 Abrams Road * Dallas, Texas 75243 register today at www.asianamericanforum.org Special Key Note Address by Helen Zia Helen Zia is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor to Ms. magazine, where she was formerly executive editor. Her articles, essays, and reviews have appeared in many newspapers and magazines. A second-generation Chinese American, Zia has been an activist for more than two decades on social justice issues, and has long been active in the Asian-American civil rights movement. A founder of the first U.S. organization formed to counter anti-Asian violence, her work in the movement has been documented in the film Who Killed Vincent Chin? She is author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People, and co-writer for Dr. Wen Ho Lee's autobiography, My Country Versus Me: The First-Hand Account by the Los Alamos Scientist Who Was Falsely Accused of Being a Spy. Leadership Training by LEAP J.D. Hokoyama is the President and CEO of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), Inc. He is a lead trainer, speaking around the country on leadership, diversity, and Asian Pacific American issues. In nearly two decades of commitment to advancing the leadership potential of Asian Pacific Americans, LEAP has conducted over 1,000 workshops, reaching more than 100,000 people nationwide. In recent years, LEAP has developed collaborative partnerships with several corporations, offering customized leadership and cultural diversity training for such leading companies as IBM, Raytheon, Procter & Gamble, and Merrill Lynch. 8:30 - 9:00 AM - Registration Guadalupe Building - Parking in Lot Z Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road at Walnut - Dallas Texas Enter on Walnut Street at Signal Light 9-9:45 AM General Session 10:00 - Noon Morning Sessions Session A Understanding Your Cultural Values J.D. Hokoyama, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics Session B 21st Century Leader Linda Akutagawa, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics Session C Elections and Appointments Rob Allyn, Political Consultant, Allyn & Company; Ken Anderson, Director of Governmental Appointments for Governor Rick Perry Session D The Effective Board of Directors Betty Richardson, Independent Nonprofit Consultant Session E The Entrepreneurial Option Don McKneely, Asian Business News, George Brody, Globe Ranger; and other entrepreneurs Session F Connecting Through Collaboration Rhonda Pherigo, Center for Nonprofit Management; Molly Bogen, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas; Walter Nguyen, East Dallas Counseling Center; Eddy Herrera, United Cerebral Palsy, Anne Marie Weiss-Armush, Dallas International 12:15 - 1:45 Lunch Keynote Speaker Helen Zia 2:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Sessions Session G Effective Work and Communication Styles Glen Kawafuchi, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics Session H Risk Taking: Making Changes Happen J.D. Hokoyama, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics Session I Funders Forum for Nonprofit Organizations Bob Hopkin, Publisher Philanthropy in Texas Session J Being Heard at City Hall Ted Benavides, Dallas City Manager; Harry Joe, former Irving City Councilman; Joe Chow, Addison City Councilman 4:00 - 5:00 Networking and Reception Registration before September 27 is $30.00 After that date and at the door $50.00 Student Registration before September 27 is $15.00 After that date and at the door $25.00 Register today at www.asianamericanforum.org |
