Building a Stronger Leadership Foundation
Panelists will consider the foundations of confident and strong leaders, starting with the early development of positive perceptions of who we are, what our ambitions are, and what we are capable of. There will also be discussion about how to form effective coping mechanisms and overcome self-doubt.

Rosie Lim-Williams - Director, Thinking Heads Global
Cynthia Lin - Singer/Songwriter
Bishnu Pariyar - Founder, Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON)
Shirley Chung - Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Moderator: Ying Ying Fok Student, Harvard University

Focusing on the Career Path that’s Right for You
Despite the hectic pace of college life along with countless options and decisions to make, how do leaders determine and follow their passion without being swept away by expectations from themselves, their peers, and others? Panelists will discuss how a focused awareness of your personal goals can maximize your potential to be a leader in areas that are most important to you.

Komal Kirtikar - Graduate Student, Harvard Business School
Jennifer 8. Lee - Reporter, The New York Times
Jamie Kim Ramola - Outreach and Training Coordinator, Massachusetts Office of Victims Assistance
Akila Viswanthan - Chief of Gynecologic Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Moderator: Jenney Szeto - Student, Babson College

Asian American Female Executives and Leadership Styles
As Asian American women, how do we develop balanced leadership styles that are right for us? What are some aspects of the workplace that might be challenges or advantages due to our cultural background and beliefs? Speakers in executive positions will share their experiences in overcoming challenges and developing the leadership styles that they are known for today.

Jiyoung Koo - Founder, Koo New York
Heidi Shyu - Vice President of Technology & Research, Raytheon
Thuy Vi Quach-Braig - Innovations / New Products Manager, Anheuser-Busch
Kyung B. Yoon - Founder and President, KBY Productions, LLC
Moderator: Yvonne Chao - Vice President with Citi Community Capital, Citigroup

Family, Cultural and Community Influences
Our family, cultural background and our community influence and shape our perception of the world and our ability to achieve. Whether spoken or unspoken, these views of achievement play into how we see ourselves as leaders. Cross-generational panelists will share their experiences of how their families, cultural upbringing, and immediate communities have made them who they are today.

Lena Chen - Blogger and Freelance Writer, Junior at Harvard University
Thelma Kailiwai - Staff Director of Strategic Development, Integrated Defense Systems Engineering, Raytheon
Becky Lee - Attorney, Founder of Becky Lee Women's Support Fund
Amy Tsai-Chae - Candidate for PhD in Psychology, University of Michigan
Moderator: Jennifer Chow - Manager of Outreach and Enrollment, Health Care For All

Mental Health Awareness within the Asian American Women Community
In 2005, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported Asian American women ages 15-24 have the highest suicide rate of women in any race or ethnic group in that age group. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Asian American women in that age range. This is one of the many sobering mental health related statistics surrounding the Asian American female community. Specialists in this area will conduct an open forum to discuss the statistics and contributing factors surrounding this often over-looked topic, as well as ways to handle stress and take care of ourselves.

Xiaolu Hsi - Psychologist, MIT Medical Center
Josephine Kim - Lecturer on Education, Risk and Prevention Program, Harvard Grad School of Education
Austin Lin - Social Worker, Brookline High School
Kim Nghiem - Director, Asian Mental Health Program and Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA); Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School
Moderator: Shinhee Han - Psychotherapist

Personal and Professional: The Balancing Act
We always hear that one needs a fulfilling life inside and outside of work: A fulfilling life outside of work will help us become happier individuals and more successful at work, while a promising career will make us feel driven and capable. How do we develop and maintain a sense of balance as we grow both personally and professionally? Speakers from various professional and personal life stages will address how this balancing act affects our overall development.

Rose Lee Askin - Senior Vice President, Citizens Financial Group
Sonia Chung - Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Analysis, DIGITAS
Sheila Marcelo - Founder and CEO of Care.com
Reny Mathew - Director, Advisory Services, KPMG
Tracy Palandjian - Managing Director of Philanthropic Programs, Parthenon
Moderator: Grace Niwa - Founder and CEO, Niwa Public Relations