Ascend NorCal - San Jose Networking Mixer
Embracing the 'In-Between': Navigating Identity and Advocating for Your Voice as AAPI Immigrants in America
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Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Venue: Robert Half San Jose, 225 W Santa Clara St #1450, San Jose, CA 95113
Admission: Member: $15 I Non-Member: $30
Attire: Business Casual
Description
Join us for an insightful and empowering session designed to help AAPI immigrants navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of integrating into the American workplace. Our featured speaker, Lorraine Liu, will share her journey and experiences, offering practical advice and strategies for success. Moderated by Ireneo Mendoza from Robert Half, this session will focus on three key areas: leveraging your unique cultural perspectives, overcoming limiting beliefs, and building strong relationships and community.
Speaker
Lorraine Liu
VP Marketing and Programs, Ascend NorCal
Senior Manager Consulting & Analytics, Visa
Lorraine Liu is a Senior Manager with Visa Consulting & Analytics based in San Francisco, where she assists financial institutions / issuers in solving business challenges throughout the payments lifecycle. Driven by a deep curiosity about people and a passion for helping others excel, Lorraine has dedicated herself to journalism and consulting for the past 10 years, aligning with her mission to make a meaningful impact on the world. She began her career in Asia before immigrating to the United States about eight years ago. Currently, Lorraine proudly serves as the VP of Marketing and Programs for the Ascend NorCal chapter.
Moderator
Ireneo Mendoza
Regional Vice President
Robert Half
Ireneo Mendoza has over two decades of experience hiring, training, and building elite sales and recruiting teams in Silicon Valley. Currently serving as the Regional Vice President at Robert Half, Ireneo manages a team of over 50 staff members across various divisions, including Talent Solutions, Full Time Professionals, and Strategic Accounts. His extensive permanent and temporary staffing expertise has made him a pivotal figure in the industry, known for his strategic leadership and commitment to excellence. Under his guidance, Robert Half continues to thrive in the competitive Silicon Valley market, delivering exceptional talent solutions to meet the dynamic needs of businesses.
Program Partner
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Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.