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Join CUSWF on Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30 pm!
Please join us for the CUSWF Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 14th 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm ET. We have so much to be grateful for...including you! We will host an in person event in NYC which will be streamed to our community that wants to attend virtually.
We are excited to see old and new friends. We'll start with cocktails and toasts and have surprise guests and networking opportunities. The party will end with a raffle with prizes from both China and the US.
We hope you can join us for this very special holiday party. For more information please contact Leslie at leslie@cuswf.org
SCMP China Conference: United States 2021
The swearing in of Joe Biden as the new US president brought with it the opportunity to change course in US-China relations, which had arguably hit its lowest point in several decades. However, while there have been subtle tone shifts in Biden’s actions and rhetoric toward China, there are few things that differ at all from the approach of the previous administration.
Nearly one year into the new US administration, is there any indication that meaningful, positive change can be achieved in US-China bilateral relations? Are there any avenues for economic and diplomatic cooperation?
Join the South China Morning Post’s 3rd installment of the China Conference: United States to find out.
DEC 7, 2021 -- VIRTUAL MAIN CONFERENCE
DEC 8, 2021 -- VIRTUAL EXPERT HOURS & BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CUSWF sponsored panel: Female Leadership in China-US Relations
How can women in China and the United States increase dialogue and expand exchanges within organizations, universities and companies to increase cooperation and opportunities? Through the promotion of knowledge sharing and networking in different sectors like technology, finance, retail and non-profit organizations, women can be a vital factor for solving the world's most pressing problems including climate change and violence against women and Asian Americans. Hear from female entrepreneurs and thought leaders about taking steps that increase collaboration between women in the two countries.
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China Conference: United States will bring together business leaders, policymakers and respected researchers, offering viewers access to crucial, thought-provoking theories on what the future holds for the US-China bilateral relationship, a deep dive into US strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, the future of investment and global trade amid uncertainty within the technology sector and how the superpowers can collaborate in the battle against climate change.
Work together to stop anti-Asian speech and violence!
Collectively, we can help create an inclusive world.
Since our inception CUSWF has worked to bring people together in understanding. Now more than ever we need to speak out against Anti-Asian speech and violence.
We pledge to stay alert to threats and challenges and celebrate women's achievements. Through our programs, we can provide greater support for female communities for a more just and equal future.
Thank you for joining our global platform to advocate for and celebrate women in the U.S. and China.
Together we can #choosetochallenge!
Sincerely,
Leslie Wolf-Creutzfeldt
Executive Director, CUSWF
CUSWF Leadership and Mentorship Programs
From our Women’s Power Tool Kit Talks with thought-leaders to our Women Work Well Leadership and Mentorship programs, we believe that women can enjoy shared experiences and connectedness for well being and better outcomes.
New customs and standards are explored and networking systems are established. We prepare women and students to be resilient and informed leaders.
Your donations this year will allow us to build on the success of our Leadership and Mentorship Programs.
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Meet the Millennial Entrepreneurs Driving U.S.-China Green Business (Online)
Meet the Millennial Entrepreneurs Driving U.S.-China Green Business (Online)
Meet the Millennial Entrepreneurs Driving U.S.-China Green Business (Online)
CHINA INSTITUTE | SERICA presents
How are millennial entrepreneurs going green with electric scooters, leather made of cactus, and pork made from plants — and building booming companies as a result? How can the U.S. and China collaborate on climate and sustainability efforts, especially after COP26? Join Next-Gen entrepreneurs Veronica Chou, Euwyn Poon, and David Yeung to hear about their green inspiration and their hopes for sustainability in the U.S. and China. The conversation will be moderated by Annie Liang-Zhou, a founding member of the Next-Gen Leaders Circle and a serial green investor and philanthropist.
This program is presented as part of the “Conversations in U.S.-China Sustainability” series by the Next-Gen Leaders Circle under China Institute and the Serica Initiative, a platform connecting young U.S. and Chinese philanthropists and social innovators to work together on social and environmental projects, with the goal of promoting positive change in both the U.S. and China.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
7:30-8:30 PM ET (Online)
Speakers
Veronica Chou, is the leader of several iconic fashion brands including Everybody & Everyone, Iconix China Group, and Novel Fashion Holdings. Growing up witnessing polluting apparel production, intrigued by the potential of material science, and affected by the body ideals implanted by the fashion industry, Veronica Chou founded eco-innovative, size-inclusive womenswear brand Everybody & Everyone.
Euwyn Poon is a Singapore-born entrepreneur, lawyer, and engineer. He founded Spin, the micro-mobility company based in San Francisco that was acquired by Ford in 2018, and is the founding partner of the venture capital firm Moso Capital.
David Yeung is the Founder & CEO of Green Monday Group, a multi-faceted social venture with the mission to take on the world’s most pressing crises of climate change, food insecurity and public health.
Moderator
Annie Liang-Zhou is a founding member of the China Institute-Serica Next-Gen Leaders Circle and a Founding Partner of Liang Capital Partners. LCP is a multi-family office founded to ensure generational wealth succession, with a focus on social and environmental impact, cultural heritage preservation, and women’s empowerment.
One Read series kicks off with Liang Hong's China in One Village (Online)
Meet the Millennial Entrepreneurs Driving U.S.-China Green Business (Online)
Meet the Millennial Entrepreneurs Driving U.S.-China Green Business (Online)
CUSWF and China Institute invites you to join our first ever ONE READ project! Read the book with our community, meet the author, and deepen your understanding of modern China by examining the world behind Liang Hong’s literary sensation, China in One Village.
The book travels with the author to her ancestral village in landlocked Henan Province. What she finds is a family riven by the seismic changes in Chinese society and a village turned inside out by emigration, neglect, and environmental despoliation. The book, newly published in English, raises the question: after decades of rapid development, what happens to the millions of Chinese still left behind by country’s astounding economic growth?
On December 8, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson joins author Liang Hong to kick off our One Read series with a virtual conversation about the human impact of China’s extraordinary rise.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
7:30-8:30 PM ET (Online)
About the author
Liang Hong is a Beijing-based writer, and A Professor of Chinese literature at Renmin University, whose literary career has spanned criticism, reportage, and fiction. She is known for her scholarly research on twentieth-century Chinese literature, but true fame came to her with the publication of China in One Village. It was followed in 2013 by Leaving Liang Village. Since then, Liang Hong has been the recipient of many awards and honors. More recently, she has published a collection of short stories, The Sacred Clan, and two novels, The Light of Liang Guangzheng and Four Forms.
Recent Events
Can Women Be Successful in Silicon Valley? Naomi Gleit Shares Her Journey
Can Women Be Successful in Silicon Valley? Naomi Gleit Shares Her Journey
Can Women Be Successful in Silicon Valley? Naomi Gleit Shares Her Journey
Hear About How Women Can Navigate and Find Success in the Tech World with Naomi Gleit
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One of Facebook's first employees, Naomi Gleit has worked on almost every major initiative at the company, including most recently the COVID-19 Information Center and the Voter Information Center. She was a founding member and leader of the Growth team that helped Facebook grow from 1 million people when she joined 16 years ago to over 3 billion today. Hear from Naomi Gleit about her remarkable journey and how other women can succeed in a male dominated arena.
Women's Power Toolkit Talks
October 20th, 2021
About the Speaker
Naomi Gleit is Vice President of Product and Social Impact at Facebook. She leads the team building products and tools that work across our family of apps, helping people do good on and off Facebook. Naomi also oversees the growth of Facebook's core app, and manages the product management organization and team working to keep people safe on Facebook.
One of Facebook's first employees, Naomi has worked on almost every major initiative at the company, including most recently the COVID-19 Information Center and the Voter Information Center. She was a founding member and leader of the Growth team that helped Facebook grow from 1 million people when she joined 16 years ago to over 3 billion today.
Naomi Gleit graduated from Stanford with a degree in Science, Technology and Society; she wrote her thesis on Facebook. She’s now on the board of The Primary School, serving children and their families in East Palo Alto. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she lives in Palo Alto, California.
Monthly Financial Fitness Classes
Can Women Be Successful in Silicon Valley? Naomi Gleit Shares Her Journey
Can Women Be Successful in Silicon Valley? Naomi Gleit Shares Her Journey
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on women. In a recent poll, the majority of women said they were worried about their financial situation and unsure about the future.
As part of our SAGE Initiative focus on Education, we will be hosting monthly Financial Fitness Classes with topics like: Women and Entrepreneurship 101, International Business Must Knows, Careers and Finance, and more. The goal is to empower women to be resilient and financially strong through knowledge sharing, discussions and support for one another.
Women's Power Toolkit Talks
First Class: Monday, September 27th, 2021
Second class: Monday, October 25, 2021
About the Speakers
Chunyee Miot is passionate about educating individuals and entrepreneurs. She actively participates in corporate and community events to provide financial wellness information. Chunyee received her B.S. in Accounting from Baruch College in 1996 and became a licensed CPA in New York in 1999. Chunyee started her own CPA firm in 2005. She is also a licensed financial adviser with Transamerica Financial Advisor.
Susan Ng has spent her career in investment banking, corporate finance and business management. She has held several different positions at Goldman Sachs, CitiGroup and Morgan Stanley. She worked at the NY State Executive Department, Division of Budget. She is passionate about helping women to be resilient through financial literacy. She has an MBA from Hofstra University
Building a Non-profit Career That Focuses on China
Thank you all who joined us on October 7th for the panel discussion Building a Non-profit Career That Focuses on China featuring CUSWF Executive Director Leslie Wolf-Creutzfeldt. The other panelists include Hannah Price, China Power Project and Sheldon Xie, Clinton Foundation. The discussion will be moderated by Heather Singmaster, Asia Society.
We learned how to build a career in nonprofits with a focus on China from China experts and knowledgeable professionals who have launched successful careers.
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Listen to our Women's Power Tool Kit Podcasts
We share conversations with experts to help you manage in today's world. Below our some of our recent podcasts.
Facebook's Naomi Gleit on How to Succeed in the Tech World
Naomi Gleit, Vice President of Product and Social Impact at Facebook and one of Facebook's longest employees, discussed her remarkable journey and what she looks for in hiring her team. She gives advice on how other women can succeed in the tech arena. With a Chinese-American mother and Jewish-American father, Naomi also shared her thoughts and insights about her mixed race background
Kyung Yoon, President and Co-founder of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF), on Philanth
An inspiring conversation with Kyung B. Yoon, President and Co-founder of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) on philanthropy and how we can build understanding and compassion for a more inclusive America.
Dr. Ye Liu on Gen-Z in China
Dr. Ye Liu, at King’s College London, shares her insights on how the outlook of Gen-Z youth in China and how they partake in civic engagement. Recorded on September 16, 2021.
Entrepreneurial and Leadership Secrets from CEO Mei Xu
Mei Xu shares how to be successful despite challenges and setbacks. Recorded on June 10th, 2021.
U.S.-China Relations in the Era of Biden: Insights from Isaac Stone Fish
CEO and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish discusses on what to expect in U.S.-China Relations in the Biden era. Recorded on April 29, 2021.
Career and Job Search Strategies from an HR Executive
HR and Operational Executive Sandy Srebnick discusses major impacts on the job market and gives career advice and tips on how to look for that next job.
Ming Di and the Healing Power of Poetry
Noted Chinese poet and translator Ming Di in conversation with poet Dana Robbins. The author of seven books of poetry in Chinese, Ming reads her new poetry in English. Recorded on November 12, 2020.
The Trans-formative Power of Memoir with Ann Hedreen
Writer, filmmaker and teacher, Ann Hedreen, discussed the power of writing memoir to heal, how it helps to reflect on the world around you, and better cope in these difficult times. Recorded on May 21, 2020.
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