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Mission & History

AAWIL is the leadership conference hosted by ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence, Inc). We are the only conference in the nation dedicated to Asian American female and non-binary students and professionals.

The Asian American Women in Leadership Conference was the first conference in the nation dedicated to Asian American women. Since 2004, the Conference has been engaging more than 150 Asian American students and professionals yearly in workshops and discussions that explore various aspects of leadership.

First held in 2004 by ASPIRE, the Asian American Women in Leadership (AAWIL) Conference is an interactive event aimed at growing and developing personal and professional leadership. The conference provides a forum for a cross-generational community of Asian American girls and women to share experiences and learn from one another. The program includes a keynote address, small group activities, networking opportunities, workshops, and community building sessions. Conference participants include high school, college, and graduate school students and young, mid-career, and seasoned professionals from around the country.