AAWC Scholar Events
The Asian American Women's Coalition holds regular events for our scholars that will benefit them in their educational and professional lives, as well as events that are simply fun! Some of the event themes have included: Confidence, Self-Improvement, Exercise, Community Service, and many more. See our scholar-oriented events below!
2025 Summer Workshop with Rebecca Okamoto
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On August 16, 2025, AAWC Scholars and Board Members learned "The Perfect Introduction - How to Introduce Yourself Perfectly in 20 Words or Less" by Rebecca Okamoto. Participants gained skills to pitch themselves, confidently introduce, network and promote themselves in any situation, reduce the anxiety of second-guessing their introductions, and to make lasting, positive impressions.
Rebecca Okamoto is a communications and brand consultant, founder of Evoke Strategy Group, LLC, and a Tedx Speaker. Watch her most recent TedTalk here: https://youtu.be/f_N3PGvnVKg?si=ZZ91Eyp5PD_O04zo!
Feedback from the scholars include:
"I blank out because of 'tell me about yourself,' so this helped me."
"Learning how it’s about value and not you resonated with me."
Rebecca Okamoto is a communications and brand consultant, founder of Evoke Strategy Group, LLC, and a Tedx Speaker. Watch her most recent TedTalk here: https://youtu.be/f_N3PGvnVKg?si=ZZ91Eyp5PD_O04zo!
Feedback from the scholars include:
"I blank out because of 'tell me about yourself,' so this helped me."
"Learning how it’s about value and not you resonated with me."
2024 Summer Workshop with Dr. Belinda Huang
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On August 10, 2024, Dr. Belinda Huang, PhD, taught the Communications & Finding Your Voice workshop to AAWC Scholars and board members. Dr. Huang presented her Best Practices for Excellence in Public Speaking and addressed communicating in a way that your message can be heard and understood; building confidence and speaking up for what you believe; and, exuding confidence, knowing your material well, and connecting with your audience.
Dr. Huang is the Principal of Celadon Consulting, which offers customized leadership, talent, and organizational development in higher education and organizations. She has over twenty years of experience working in higher education and her research and teaching specialties include women’s leadership, faculty of color, campus climate, and postdoctoral scholars.
Feedback from the scholars include:
"Dr. Huang's constant reassurance that good public speaking takes time resonates with me, especially when she mentioned her lack of confidence in undergrad. It gives me hope that I can continue growing my soft skills throughout my career."
"I thought I was good at communicating, but when I heard about the things not to do or the things that help with better communication, I realized that my communication can improve."
"Dr. Huang was excellent and very inspiring. I learned a lot from this workshop and helpful with all the information she provided."
"I loved the idea of finding our voice instead of being the shy stereotypical image that the society sees us."
"I really resonated with the concept of modern minority. Being an Asian American woman, I am often challenged to speak in public. I would rather to stay quiet so I don't attract attention because I am not expected to be in the spotlight. However, this hesitation often reinforces the unfair stereotype that hurts my right."
Dr. Huang is the Principal of Celadon Consulting, which offers customized leadership, talent, and organizational development in higher education and organizations. She has over twenty years of experience working in higher education and her research and teaching specialties include women’s leadership, faculty of color, campus climate, and postdoctoral scholars.
Feedback from the scholars include:
"Dr. Huang's constant reassurance that good public speaking takes time resonates with me, especially when she mentioned her lack of confidence in undergrad. It gives me hope that I can continue growing my soft skills throughout my career."
"I thought I was good at communicating, but when I heard about the things not to do or the things that help with better communication, I realized that my communication can improve."
"Dr. Huang was excellent and very inspiring. I learned a lot from this workshop and helpful with all the information she provided."
"I loved the idea of finding our voice instead of being the shy stereotypical image that the society sees us."
"I really resonated with the concept of modern minority. Being an Asian American woman, I am often challenged to speak in public. I would rather to stay quiet so I don't attract attention because I am not expected to be in the spotlight. However, this hesitation often reinforces the unfair stereotype that hurts my right."
2023 Summer Workshop with Crystal Español
On August 3, 2023, AAWC launched its first skill building workshop with our scholars and members, aiming to empower them with the skills and knowledge needed to boost their self-confidence. The Building Confidence Workshop was a half-day event that featured a variety of engaging activities, presentations, and discussions led by professional coach, Crystal Español. The agenda included topics such as:
Feedback from the scholars include:
“Insights from experienced women allowed me to see my future/struggles/environment more clearly & brought me calmness & clarity.”
“I really enjoyed talking to my team and one of the members shared a really relatable encounter that touched my heart."
- Understand the nature of confidence and how it can be developed
- Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs and negative self-talk
- Techniques for improving self-confidence
- Setting and achieving personal goals with confidence
Feedback from the scholars include:
“Insights from experienced women allowed me to see my future/struggles/environment more clearly & brought me calmness & clarity.”
“I really enjoyed talking to my team and one of the members shared a really relatable encounter that touched my heart."
2019 Scholars Holiday Dessert Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange
In December 2019, current and past scholars and AAWC Board members gathered at Chinatown's Mango Mango for a dessert party and White Elephant gift exchange!
2013 AAWC and PECO Community Service
In November 2013, AAWC members and scholars joined PECO for a day of community service! Holy Redeemer classrooms and other areas were given a fresh coat of paint.
