Program Overview

The Networking Series provides AAD students with in-person opportunities to learn and apply essential networking skills with experienced Pan Asian American Executives, ERG leaders, and talent acquisition representatives from partner companies and organizations.

Night of Networking in Honor of AAPIHM
In partnership with Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, JPMorgan Chase, National Grid, & RIMOWA
5/22/23

127

4.7/5

16%+

9.2/10

Student registrants

Students' overall experience with the event

Increase in students' confidence in networking abilities

Students' likelihood of recommending the event to a friend/colleague

Student Testimonials

• The AAD's Night of Networking was amazing! I've never been to a networking event specifically for Pan-Asian students, and I had the greatest time getting to know peers and professionals. I'm looking forward to cultivating strong connections with all the people I met at the event!

• My experience with this program has been absolutely phenomenal. The team is dedicated, the resources are extensive, and the opportunities for growth are abundant. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to gain improvement and self development.

• I was able to learn more of what it means to make connections in a natural way from the panelists, and to just try different career paths. I was grateful to be surrounded by so many experienced executives and peers with advice. All who share similar cultural experiences and dedication to succeed in what they do best. It was inspiring, and amazing seeing a community come together!

It's intimidating to walk into a space full of strangers, but I quickly found ways that we shared experiences or could support one another. People encouraged one another to join into conversations. I appreciated people's willingness to be honest and vulnerable with one another.

• As a student going to a college that neither has much hiring presence, let alone Asians in general, networking events such as AAD Night of Networking has allowed me to be inspired by Asian professionals with a variety of different backgrounds.

• I loved this event, and I'd definitely love to be a part of more AAD events in the future! Being my first networking event, I was extremely nervous and didn't know what to do. However, the online resources sent out before the event and the open atmosphere made it extremely easy for me to speak to many different people -- I'm proud to say that I learned a lot and feel more confident in my networking abilities than before!

Speed Mentorship/Networking
In partnership with Bank of America
​6/1/23

​53

Student registrants

​4.6/5

Students' overall experience with the event

​18%+

Increase in students' confidence in networking abilities

​​9.1/10

Students' likelihood of recommending the event to a friend/colleague

Student Testimonials

This was my first professional networking event and I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would, it gave me more insight on the different kinds of jobs available to me and that I don’t have to go down one path, and I got to be a little more out of my comfort zone.

Seems surreal. To even be in a room with so many successful Asian American professionals is a privilege.

I was able to make many connections after the event! I’m so glad I can have access to experienced professionals to guide me.

This event was very informational. I got to meet new people both professional and peers. I learned new things, specifically within my dream industry and learned about new technologies that I should add to my resume to help me break into the industry.