An ERG leadership program focusing on the needs of Asian employees
The Asian ERG is often the last employee resource group formed in companies with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging goals. This ERG Leadership program helps Asian ERG leaders and DEI professionals accelerate their programs, connections, and impact with resources, and a community of practitioners.
Since 2014, NAAAP has offered two one-day conferences each year for ERG leaders. The focus is connecting and engaging ERG leaders across industries, NAAAP chapters, and demographics to share ideas and practices while learning how to spread diversity and inclusion. The two main signature events are the ERG Leadership Symposium held in the Spring and the ERG Summit during NAAAP’s Leadership Convention. Each meeting has attracted 100 to 250 leaders from up to 30 companies.
Important Info
Registration closes: March 3rd
Same day registration: March 4th
(on site with additional fees)
Who should attend?
Asian and non-Asian ERG leaders and emerging leaders who want to learn best practices, receive pointers on starting, expanding, or sustaining an ERG, or showcase their companies’ achievements and impacts in the 4Cs of the company- culture, careers, community, and commerce.
Who is Speaking
Will Cheng
ERG Director, NAAAP
Ashley Mack
Executive Director, NAAAP
Marynka Rojas Gorgen
NLA Director &
Presidents Council Chair, NAAAP
Frequently Asked Questions
What COVID-19 protocols will the conference follow?
All attendees must show proof of up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, or a negative viral test result.
How much is registration for the ERG Symposium?
The registration fee is $150. This includes all Friday sessions, breakfast, lunch, and reception.
Is NAAAP membership required for ERG Symposium?
Membership in NAAAP is not required to register for the ERG Leaderhsip Symposium. The following organizations will receive discounted registration dues, so please simply ask for the codes by emailing: [email protected]
- NAAAP’s current sponsors
- NAAAP chapters’ sponsors
- members of the Asian Chamber of Commerce
We encourage NAAAP’s prospective sponsors to take a closer look at NAAAP’s programs, leaders, planners, and speakers by attending the ERG Leadership Symposium.
ERG Leadership Symposium Agenda
8:30am – 8:45am | Welcome and Expectations
Will Cheng, ERG Symposium Director & Global Director of People Analytics, Cargill
Hoang-Anh L. Tran, Chief of Staff – Administrative Group, Asian American BRG Steering Cmte, UMB Financial Corporation
8:45am – 9:45am | Session 1: Coffee Chat: Holding Each Other Accountable With A Vision and Strategic Plan
Lisette Martinez, Board Member, NAAAP Philadelphia & Executive VP, Jefferson Health
Subarna Malakar, Board Member, NAAAP Philadelphia & Head of DEI, Sanofi
Solomon Kim, VP and Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Moderator: Ping Cao, President, NAAAP Philadelphia & VP, Robert Half
9:45am – 10:00am |Break
10:00am – 12:00pm | Session 2: Interactive Workshop – Self-Awareness
Presenter: Abraham Gin, DEI and Leadership Coach
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch
Keynote: Emmy Kasten, Editor-in-Chief, The List.
1:00pm – 2:30pm | Session 3: Ideation Jam Session – Building Intersectional Inclusion
Kim Cummings, Senior VP of HR, Children’s Health
Michael Gonzales, Principal, NE&E DEI Consulting
Moderator: Richard Lui, MSNBC News Anchor, Bestselling Author, NAAAP100 Honoree
2:30pm – 2:45pm | Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm | Session 4: Best Practices and Success (or Not) Stories
Bridgette Battles, Director of Community & Diversity, Jefferson Health
Ida Kwan, Regional Business Director, Sanofi
Carolene Layugan, Responsible Gaming Director, Caesars Entertainment
Moderator: Hoang-Anh L. Tran
3:45pm – 4:45pm | Session 5: Next steps – Commitment and Action
Presenter: Hoang-Anh L. Tran
4:45pm – 5:00pm | Closing
Invitation to Reception, Marynka Rojas Gorgen, MPA, NLA Director
Junann Lopez, NLA/ERG Program Team; President NAAAP KC
5:30pm – 7:30pm | Reception in Bally’s (same venue)
Ashley Mack, NAAAP Executive Director
Junann Lopez, NLA/ERG Program Team; President NAAAP KC
Robert Young, Chairman of the Board, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce
Jeleen Sindall, Customer Success Executive, Cisco; NLC Director; NAAAP DC Chapter Advisor
