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Join the Sustainability Revolution: Asian Americans Working on Climate

Part of our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events

NETWORKING + PANEL

One year ago, scientists sounded a “final warning” over our climate emergency: rising greenhouse gas emissions are pushing our global environment toward irrevocable damage, requiring decisive action.

To change this trajectory, our planet needs leaders in different sectors—energy, finance, technology, design, policy, and many more—to work together to collectively move the needle on climate. Yet Asian American professionals remain underrepresented in environmental science and allied fields of sustainability.

What areas of sustainability are in greatest need of vision and leadership? How can you build the business case for new climate solutions within your corporation? Can Asian Americans step up as climate leaders, whatever your profession?

Whether you are a recent graduate or an established professional interested in amplifying your climate impact, join SAPAAC as we convene sustainability professionals for an engaging discussion and networking during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Panelists:
Andrew Chang, Managing Director, Activate New York, former Department of Energy
Melissa Zhang, Melissa Zhang, Energy Transition Investor, Azimuth Capital Management, former founder & BlackRock 
Kevin Hsu, Co-Author of Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, former sustainability scientist at Walt Disney Imagineering
Josephine Lau, SAPAAC Board Member (moderator)

Date: Monday 5/20/2024
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: Stanford Center in NYC
915 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 (map)

Registration:
Beverages + Light Bites will be provided
$10 for general public, $5 for Stanford Alumni, free for current students

(General Public) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-the-sustainability-revolution-asian-americans-working-on-climate-tickets-903556611147
(Stanford alumni) https://groups.stanford.edu/networks/events/85695

Contact: khsu@alumni.stanford.edu, josephine.lau@alumni.stanford.edu

Event sponsored by the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC), Stanford in New York, Stanford New York Alumni, Stanford Law School Asian Pacific American Alumni Chapter, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business Asian Alumni Chapter. Learn more about how to become involved with Stanford in New York by filling out the Alumni Survey here.