Network Event 2017

Network 2017 took place on September 26, 2017, at the Nordstrom SF Centre. Style + Substance 2.0 was a throwback theme honoring Pacific and Asian American women leaders who lead by example through their devoted service to our communities, commendable career achievements and graceful and dynamic personalities. The audience heard from two inspiring role models.

Nordstrom San Francisco Centre

Level NS

865 Market Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

Emcee and Moderator

Mimi Kwan, VP of Community Affairs, ABC7 KGO-TV 

Mimi is one of the first recipients of PAAWBAC’s Monarch Award. At KGO-TV, Mimi drives the station’s public affairs policy, and also produces specific segments that focus on public affairs and celebrate our Bay Area's rich cultural diversity. She is a recipient of the 2004 Regional Emmy Awards for “Beyond The Headlines: Youth & Steroids,” and a 2003 Regional Emmy for “Profiles in Excellence: Asian American.”

Panelists

Carmen Chu, Assessor-Recorder, City & County of San Francisco

Carmen possesses a distinguished career in public service, currently serving as the elected Assessor of San Francisco. As a daughter of immigrants, she shares San Francisco’s values of diversity and equality. During her years serving the public, Carmen has been a fighter for women’s rights and she is currently the only Asian American female assessor throughout California. She leads a department that brings in over $2.6 billion in revenue to support education, family services, public safety and health. Her dedicated work ethic and approach have earned Carmen tremendous respect from both her peers and the community she works so hard to serve.

Tallia Hart, President & CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

Tallia is the first woman, the first minority, and the youngest president in the history of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. With determined ambition she has overcome long odds as a rescued orphan from the Vietnam War. With a highly respected background having served in executive positions in the Chambers of Commerce for the Fort Collins Area, San Rafael, and Irvine, she brings her fresh voice and energy to inspire others throughout the Bay Area business community.

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