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Celebrating the AAPI Community

5/1/2023

Monday, May 1st, 2023
By: Sylvia Yang

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, once known as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, became a national celebration of the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, comprising of the Asian continent and Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, in the United States.

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Dorothy Chan

Dorothy is a Data Operations Associate at PitchBook and has been with AAD since November
2021. She graduated from the University of Miami in May 2021 with a B.A. in Economics and
Chinese Studies and minors in International Studies and Exercise Physiology. She hails from the
sunny city of Miami, FL and is currently based in Seattle, WA. She is interested in researching
and discussing all things China, capital markets, and geopolitics and seeks to bridge the gap
between the U.S. and China.

Minghuang Wang

Minghuang Wang is a 1.25 generation immigrant from China raised in New York City. He studies Social Work and International Affairs at Skidmore College. He found writing as an engaging way to discover himself and the world around him. When he's not writing, he could be found wandering through the bustling city or photographing lives and objects. Minghuang received Honorable Mention for the Ruth and Burt Schlesinger Award of Poetry, sponsored by the 92NY Christopher Lightfoot Walker Literature Project in 2019.

Sylvia Yang

Sylvia is a Taiwanese/Singaporean who came to the U.S. to study at Skidmore College. She graduated in May 2022 with a B.A. in Psychology and English and a minor in Business & Management. She enjoys studying existential psychology and loves doing thought experiments with a yummy latte in hand. Ultimately, Sylvia strives to curate a type of inner peace and gratitude that leaves her tranquil even within the chaos of life.

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