Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Each week, we ll share a variety of videos, articles, webcasts, and more from around the web all curated by the Asia Society Texas Center staff to reflect the broad interests and goals of our mission. In this digest, explore Business and Policy topics through a selection of videos, podcasts, and articles.
Webcast: World as Family: Vishakha N. Desai, Pico Iyer, and Kevin Rudd
ASIA SOCIETY NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 Join Asia Society New York for the book launch of
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Miguel Sangalang will take a lead role in the upkeep and improvement of the city’s 220,000 street lighting infrastructure assets.
“Miguel is a proven leader with an innovative approach and the expertise to make our communities safer, more livable, and more equitable through our street lighting infrastructure,” said Los Angeles Board of Public Works Vice President Aura Garcia.
“As the new director of L.A. Lights, Miguel will continue to passionately serve Angelenos and guide the future of street lighting and emerging technologies,” he added.
Prior to his appointment, Sangalang worked for Mayor Eric Garcetti as deputy mayor for budget and innovation where he was responsible for overseeing the annual city budget, performance management, personnel, risk management, procurement reform, technology infrastructure, as well as sustainability, equity in service, gender equity, data, emerging technologies and the local