Asian American Pacific Islander Business Symposium
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Members of the Atlanta business community, students, and alumni are invited to join the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business for an evening of learning, new connections, and celebration.
This event will feature presentations from Asian American and Pacific Islander business leaders ranging from small start-up leaders to C-suite executives on a variety of topics highlighting the connection between business and culture. Additionally, this event will provide ample networking opportunities for participants with food and beverages provided, as well as performances celebrating the rich and diverse cultures within the AAPI community.
Keynote Presentation: Perspectives on the Intersection of Culture and Business
Join our esteemed panelists, Lily Pabian (Executive Director, We Love Buford Highway) and Tanuja Singi (VP Global Business Services, Newell Brands) as they share their individual stories as business leaders, as well as the ways in which culture and identity currently shape, and will continue to shape, the future of business.
Lily Pabian, Executive Director, We Love Buford Highway
Tanuja Singi, VP Global Business Services, Newell BrandsAgenda
4:45 – 5:30 p.m., Check-In and Welcome Reception (Atrium)
5:30 – 6:15 p.m., Concurrent Sessions
Lessons from Local Business Leaders (Room 101):
Hear from local business leaders regarding their experiences in the Atlanta business community, including the challenges, opportunities, and current trends for business in Atlanta, as well as potential resources for aspiring business leaders in the city.
- Anqi Zou, SVP, Artificial Intelligence Innovation Leader, Truist Bank
- Gulshan Harjee, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Clarkston Community Health
- Jacky Cheng, Sr. Associate – Finance, Bridge Logistics Properties
Reflections on the MBA Experience (Room 102):
A panel of Scheller MBA alumni will share their MBA journey, including reflections on their MBA student experience, how their MBA has impacted their careers, and tips for current and potential MBA candidates alike on how to maximize the benefit of an MBA.
- Mihir Chheda, Senior Consultant, Deloitte (MBA ‘20)
- Lin Hsieh, VP HR Strategy, Fleetcor (MBA ‘17)
- Hannah Lee, Management Consultant, Gartner (MBA ‘17)
- Charlene Manuel, Global Director of Education, AESC (MBA Candidate)
6:15 – 7:00 p.m., Perspectives on the Intersection of Culture and Business (Room 100)
Join our esteemed panelists as they share their individual stories as business leaders, as well as the ways in which culture and identity currently shape, and will continue to shape, the future of business.
- Lily Pabian, Executive Director, We Love Buford Highway
- Tanuja Singi, VP of Global Operations, Newell Brands
- Skye Blevins, Sr. Product Engineer, Newell Brands (MBA Candidate)
7:00 – 8:45 p.m., Dinner, Networking, and Community Building (Courtyard)
Dinner and drinks are served in the courtyard, where participants can continue to mingle with one another and enjoy live entertainment. Food will be served from themed stations covering Southeast Asian, East Asian, and Pacific Island cuisines, including the following dishes.
- Gochujang chicken
- Yellow fish curry
- Barbecue pork bun
- Kimchi fried rice
- Sop sop
- Green papaya salad
- Vegan kimchi
- Seaweed salad
- Indonesian fried rice
- Spring rolls