South Bay First Thursdays
First Thursdays is a monthly dinner series for people in the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors interested in Asian American & Pacific Islander (AA&PI) community issues and service opportunities. Our mission is to foster a sense of community and understanding through educational events, focusing on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
 
South Bay First Thursdays
 
  Archive :: 2007  
 
 
January, Kick-Off Mixer with ORIENTED
 
February, Get Plugged into the South Bay!!!
Ellen Lin (moderator)
Vice Chair of South Bay First Thursday
Christine Hsu 
Founder of ORIENTED
Keith Kamisugi 
Chair of (H)API Hour
Steven Yee 
Vice President of NAAP
Tamon Norimoto 
Chair of South Bay First Thursdays
 
March, My Story - API Documentary Film Makers
Dr. Mae Lee (moderator)
Professor of Intercultural studies, De Anza College
Chris Woon 
"Among B-Boys"
Burt Takeuchi 
"442 Veterans"
Duc Nguyen 
"Bolinao 52"
 
March, Go See "Bolinao 52" with South Bay First Thursdays!
 
April, Cancer: Making it a Turning Point
Anne Im (moderator)
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
Janet Chang 
American Cancer Society
Lourie Campos 
Community Health Partnership
Dr. Ramsey Cheung 
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
 
May, Get a Job in the Public Sector!
Christine Pham (moderator)
Office of Congressman Mike Honda
Honorable Margaret Abe-Koga 
Councilwoman, City of Mountain View
Evan Low 
Councilman, City of Campbell
Betty Duong 
Field Representative for Office of Assemblymember Joe Coto District 23
Community engagement Coordinator, International Children Assistance Network (ICAN)
Anthony Lin 
Field Representative for Office of Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
Tim Tom 
Associate Development Manager, Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
 
June, Exploring AAPI Cultures Through Food
Kathy Sakamoto (moderator)
Executive Director, Japantown Business Assocation
Jean Lee 
Master Gardner, Asian Vegetable Expert and Cook
Andrea Nguyen 
Food Writer and Cooking Teacher, Viet World Kitchen
Christine Ngo 
Nha Toi Vietnamese Restaurant
 
July, Asian Pacific American Entrepreneurs in the Bay Area
Mary Ho (moderator)
co-founder, Traveling Trunk Show
Arin Chang 
Founder, Burnwater
Susie Kagami 
Founder, Hawaii Music Live
Luvi Navarro 
Founder, Chic Chateau
Christine Velasquez 
Development Officer, Downtown Management Division
 
 
 
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