View ArticleTo celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APIA Scholars is excited to feature voices from our staff and Board of Directors! Below are reflections on identity, work life, and heritage from Aimée Meher-Homji (Board Chair), Christina Lambert (Senior Director of Student Success), and Cindy Luo (Senior Programs Associate). What led you… Read More
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is a time to intentionally reflect on the role of disabilities in diverse workplaces and the responsibility we all share in fostering belonging. Disability is particularly unique because it can become part of anyone’s identity at any time. Read More
In July, APIA Scholars hosts our annual Elevating Leaders Summit (ELS) where first and second-year scholars engage in conversation about leading with authenticity and building leadership skills informed by identity, culture, and values. Read More
Happy Lunar New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox, which represents movement, patience, strength and persistence. As the second symbol of twelve in the Chinese zodiac, the Ox offers us a set of very fitting values to inspire us into this new year. Read More
APIA Scholars is saddened and horrified by the violent events that took place at our U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and we condemn these acts to the fullest extent. Read More
In the words of our former first lady, Michelle Obama, today, I am ‘getting comfortable with a little greatness’. I am proud of our community and the opportunity that we have in front of us to impact policy, to re-shape leadership, and to enrich our culture as Americans. Read More
In 1942-1945 my grandfather, Cecil Bowers, was in the Army Air Corps (now the Air Force). Grandpa was the radio operator and tail gunner on a B-24 Liberator over the European theater during WWII. His nickname was “Static” and, today, I write this in his honor. Read More
Something wonderful is happening. As a global community, we are paying attention to disparity, to unconscious bias, to the need for education to thrust economic mobility. Read More
