Past Speakers

Since our first conference in 2004, we have welcomed many amazing speakers prominent in their fields.

Diana Hwang

Founder/Executive Director, Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI)

2019 Keynote Speaker; 2013 Speaker

Joanne Chang

Owner, Flour Bakery

2006 Speaker

Sheila Lirio Marcelo

Former CEO of Care.com

2012 Keynote Speaker; 2008 Speaker

Helen Zia

Journalist and activist for Asian American and LGBTQ rights

2007 Keynote Speaker (Afternoon)

Ishita Gupta

Entrepreneur, Coach & Founder of FEAR.LESS

2019 Speaker; 2013 Keynote Speaker & Facilitator

Jeannie Park

Former Executive Editor, People Magazine

2007 Keynote Speaker (Morning)

SuChin Pak

Award-winning journalist (MTV News)

2008 Keynote Speaker (Morning)

Atsuko Toko Fish

Founder, Japanese Women's Leadership Initiative

2007 Speaker; 2006 Keynote Speaker (Afternoon)

Kyung H. Yoon

CEO and Founder, Talent Age Associates

2008 Keynote Speaker (Afternoon)

Monique Nguyen-Belizario

Executive Director/Lead Organizer, MataHari: Eye of the Day

2014 Speaker

Courtney Pong

Owner & General Manager, CSz Boston

2021; 2019 Speaker

Liza Talusan, Ph.D.

Strategic Partner and Facilitator with LT Coaching and Consulting, LLC

2019; 2013; 2012; 2011 Speaker

Elena M. Lau

Founder, UNION Real Estate