11.25.2022 Register Now - Honoring Asian American Women Giving Back: Maryland Delegate Lily Qi in Co
In-Person and via Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, November 29th
6:30pm Washington DC | 5:30pm Chicago | 3:30pm Los Angeles
What motivates Asian American women to run for elected office, braving both the glass ceiling and the bamboo ceiling, and what challenges do they face there? Maryland Delegate Lily Qi, the first Chinese immigrant to serve in the Maryland State Legislature and twice recognized as "Legislator of the Year," will discuss these issues with Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, founder of USCET and the first Asian American ambassador in US history. Community leaders from DC and Maryland will make opening remarks, including Congresswoman Connie Morella, Maryland representative in the US Congress from 1986 to 2002, and experts on AAPI affairs from the White House and Maryland Governor's Commission. This program will also recognize the contributions of Pauline Woo Tsui, co-founder with Ambassador Bloch of the Organization of Chinese American Women in 1977— the first national organization dedicated to advancing Asian American women in public service. Lily Qi was just reelected to a second four-year term on November 8. Join us for a dynamic program!
Introductory Remarks
Christina Poy
Administrative Director, Maryland Governor's Commission on Asian-Pacific American Affairs
Rebecca Lee
Deputy Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Connie Morella
US Ambassador (ret.) to the OECD and Member of the US House of Representatives [MD-8]
Featured Speakers
Lily Qi
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates Representing the 15th District
Julia Chang Bloch
Founder and Executive Chairman of the US-China Education Trust
Support USCET This #GivingTuesday
Please consider making a financial contribution to this #GivingTuesday event to support USCET's important programs recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans to the United States. All donors of $100 or more will be recognized on the event program and on our website.
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