Junior Leadership Program

Designed for early-career Asian women professionals who are ready to grow influence, confidence, and leadership skills

  • Timeline

    Oct 2025 – Apr 2026

    6-Month Program

  • Format

    6 In-Person Sessions

    Each led by a different mentor

  • Group Size

    6–8 Participants

    Small cohort

  • Program Fee

    $399 Per Person

    Covers food and space

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What You Will Experience

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    Peer Connections

    Build lasting relationships in a small, committed cohort of Asian women across industries.

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    Rotating Mentors

    Meet a new mentor each month for hard-won insights and practical leadership strategies.

  • Interactive Sessions

    Join candid, judgment-free discussions to share challenges, swap strategies, and gain fresh perspectives.

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    Career Insights

    Leave each session with tools, frameworks, and next steps you can use at work right away.

Program Outline

9/27/2025
Kick-off Party

Orientation | Cohort Mixer
Mingle with all mentees and mentors to get to know each other. Share your thoughts and expectations of this program because we want to make sure it works for you!

10/18/2025
Effective Communication

Mentor - Jia Liu
An interactive workshop designed for early career professionals to master clear, confident, and impactful communication in the workplace. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, participants learn how to express ideas effectively, build rapport, and navigate challenging

11/15/2025
Self-Advocacy

Mentor - Wenting Zhou
A practical and empowering session designed to help early-career Asian women confidently articulate their strengths, share their accomplishments, and voice their career goals. Participants will learn strategies to overcome cultural barriers, build visibility, and advocate for themselves with clarity and impact.

12/13/2025
Project Management

Mentor - Tina Xu
A skill-building workshop that introduces early career professionals to the fundamentals of planning, organizing, and executing projects successfully. Participants gain practical tools and frameworks to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and deliver results with confidence.

1/17/2026
Build Relationships

Mentor - Vivian Sun
A strategic workshop for early career professionals on building strong, productive relationships with managers and senior leaders. Participants learn how to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and align their work with organizational priorities to gain trust and influence.

2/21/2026
Resolve Conflict

Mentor - Angela Qu
An engaging workshop that equips early career professionals with strategies to address and resolve workplace conflicts constructively. Participants learn to navigate differing perspectives, communicate with empathy, and turn challenging situations into opportunities for collaboration and growth.

3/21/2026
Build Confidence

Mentor - Kexin Xu
A transformative workshop designed to help early career professionals overcome self-doubt, embrace their strengths, and show up with authenticity. Participants gain practical tools and mindset shifts to speak up, take initiative, and pursue opportunities with self-assurance.

3/28/2026
Celebration Party

Celebration & Reflection
Gather together to celebrate what we have achieved together over the six months and how we can together help more Asian women to grow their career!

Meet Our Mentors

Wenting Zhou

  • Wenting Zhou, Engineering Manager at Amazon, combines strong technical expertise with a passion for developing and empowering talent. Having built her career from early contributor roles into engineering leadership, she understands the challenges Asian women often face in growing their careers and building influence. Wenting’s supportive mentorship style and practical insights make her an excellent guide for early career Asian women professionals who want to take their growth to the next level.

Jia Liu

  • Jia Liu is a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft, renowned for leading high-performing engineering teams that deliver innovative technology solutions at scale. With extensive experience in software development and team leadership, Jia combines technical expertise with a strong focus on mentorship and career growth for her team members.

Tina Xu

  • Tina Xu, Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon, brings extensive experience driving complex initiatives while navigating corporate growth. Having advanced from early contributor roles to senior leadership, she understands the challenges and opportunities Asian women face in building visibility, influence, and impact. Tina’s practical guidance and supportive mentorship make her an excellent mentor for early career Asian women professionals seeking to accelerate their career growth.

Vivian Sun

  • Vivian Sun, Senior Product Manager at Amazon, has a proven track record of driving product strategy and cross-functional initiatives while growing her career in fast-paced tech environments. Having navigated the path from early contributor to senior leadership roles, she understands the challenges early career Asian women often face in building influence and advancing their careers. Vivian’s insights, guidance, and supportive mentorship make her an excellent resource for early career professionals looking to grow and thrive.

Angela Qu

  • Angela Qu, Dynamic Strategy Lead at TikTok, brings expertise in driving business strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced, global environments. Having navigated her own career growth in high-impact roles, she understands the unique challenges early career Asian women face in gaining visibility, building influence, and accelerating their careers. Angela’s practical insights and supportive mentorship make her an inspiring guide for early career professionals eager to grow and thrive.

Kexin Xu

  • Kexin Xu, Founder of RISE2GETHER and former Product Manager at Dropbox, is dedicated to advancing Asian women in leadership through community, mentorship, and empowerment. Having navigated her own journey from individual contributor to organizational leader, she understands the challenges and mindset shifts required to step into people management. Kexin’s passion for developing others, combined with her firsthand experience building and leading impactful initiatives, makes her an inspiring mentor for early career professionals preparing to growth their career further and faster

Your Next Step to Senior Starts Here!

A hands-on, structured path to own more responsibility. Master communication, advocate for yourself, manage up, resolve conflict, and build lasting confidence.

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