In our first Diverse episode during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) 2021, Margaret Omori, SWE’s Asian Connections Affinity Group Vice Lead, speaks with two newly elected SWE Directors, Jennifer Morikawa and Kalyani Mallela. In this powerful conversation, they discuss their Asian cultures, their involvement in SWE, their motivation behind stepping into director positions, and the “bamboo ceiling” that often hinders the careers of AAPI women.
Jennifer Chen Morikawa (guest)
Jennifer Chen Morikawa is a newly elected Director (FY22/23) for the Society of Women Engineers. For over 20 years, she served in numerous SWE leadership roles including president of the Detroit Section, the Society’s Awards & Recognition Chair, Region Governor, and WE Local Advisory Board member.