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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of one of the fastest-growing groups of people living in the United States. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders contain multitudes. They are a global community with a homegrown and unique perspective on America.
Their diversity expands continents and demographics. The hopes and dreams of the AAPI community are America at its finest, and its people and traditions are those that are tightly stitched into the fabric of the nation. The American dream is alive and well within the AAPI community, and we ve gathered so many of those dreams here throughout this inspiring list of individuals.
February 9, 2021 at 9:06 am by Shruthi Vasudevan
The Womenâs Network, an organization that connects collegiate women around the country and facilitates professional growth through workshops, networking events and speakers, recently expanded to UC Santa Barbara this past fall.Â
New chapters were chosen on the basis of demonstrated interest and the chances of establishing a successful network.
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According to The Womenâs Network (TWN) Founder and President Jamie Vinick, the network launched its first chapter at Syracuse University in 2017. That year, Vinick said she attended a professional development seminar headed by a prominent female executive at Syracuse, but left unsatisfied after there was nearly no mention of gender inequality, imposter syndrome, salary negotiation and obstacles for women in the workplace.Â