Intercultural
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI):
Foremost Expert on Asian Pop Culture
Stu Levy is an entrepreneur, producer, director and writer of graphic novels, film, television and new media. Founder of the pioneering media company TOKYOPOP, he established the manga market in North America.
National Geographic Expeditions Expert, Explorer, Adventurer, Mountaineer & Storyteller
Wasfia Nazreen is a National Geographic Expeditions Expert, Explorer & Adventurer, mountaineer, and storyteller whose life’s work bridges extreme exploration with deep social purpose.
Harvard Career Advisor & Best Selling Author
Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right. Gorick Ng is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students.
Award-Winning Journalist & Humanitarian
A journalist and humanitarian, Betty Nguyen’s work has taken her across the globe. Her striking authenticity and powerful storytelling moves audiences to explore pressing issues that affect us all.
Attorney Mediator & Zen Meditation Instructor
Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advances peaceful conflict resolution. She has worked as an attorney and public lecturer.
Founder of KevinMD.com
Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician and is the founder and editor of KevinMD.com. He has dual perspectives as a practicing physician and a health care social media leader.
CEO of Rappler & 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Maria Ressa is the co-founder and CEO of Rappler.com, an online news organization in the Philippines. Maria’s courage and work on disinformation and ‘fake news’ culminated in being awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Beauty Boss, TV Personality & Positivity Preacher
Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal has dedicated her life to helping people feel like the best version of themselves by mirroring their outward appearance with their inner beauty.
Editor in Chief & Host of Naturally, Danny Seo
From the award-winning magazine to his Emmy-winning TV show Naturally, Danny Seo, & bestselling products that bear his name, Danny Seo is who America turns to for fresh ideas on healthy, eco-friendly living.
Actor & Graphic Novelist
Known for his breakout performance in MTV Films' Better Luck Tomorrow, speaker Parry Shen shares his experiences as an Asian American in the acting business.
TV Personality & Author of She’s Unlikeable
The breakout star of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Indian Matchmaking Seasons 1 and 2, Aparna Shewakramani became an overnight ambassador for those women demanding to have their voices heard.
International Business Leader
An entrepreneur and humanitarian, speaker Marilyn Tam helps organizations integrate social and environmental concerns into business profitably.
Creator, "Secret Asian Man" Comic
A self-described product of creativity bred in the midst of multicultural experiences, Toyoshima opens up the dialogue on the challenges that Asian-Americans face in mainstream culture.
Managing Partner, China India Institute
As Managing Partner of the China India Institute, Wang draws from her experience to help clients build viable global presences. She has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, among others.
Most Influential Dean in Legal Education
In 2004, Frank H. Wu became the ninth Dean of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. The author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White, he was named among the Top 20 Scholars in the Nation.
CEO & Co-Founder of Platypus Labs, Award-Winning Author & Global Innovation Expert
Kaiser Yang is the CEO and co-founder of Platypus Labs, a global innovation research, consulting, and training company. He’s an award-winning author, a proven hyper-growth leader, and a globally-recognized innovation expert.
Globalization & Education Expert
Speaker Yong Zhao is the presidential chair and associate dean for global education at the University of Oregon. He covers everything from policy to innovation and technology.