Junior Leadership Program
2025 Program FULL (No Waitlist)
Designed for early-career Asian women professionals who are ready to grow influence, confidence, and leadership skills
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Timeline
Oct 2025 – Apr 2026
6-Month Program -
Format
6 In-Person Sessions
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Group Size
6–8 Participants
Small cohort -
Program Fee
$399 Per Person
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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.
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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
Ask for Help
Mentor - Wenting Zhou
Asking for help is not a weakness - it’s a leadership skill that fuels growth, collaboration, and impact. Early career professionals often feel pressure to “figure it out alone,” but the truth is, the best leaders know when and how to ask for support. In this session, we’ll reframe help-seeking as a strength, share practical ways to make confident and effective asks, and explore how this skill accelerates learning and builds trust.
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 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.
2/21/2026
Manage Up
Mentor - Angela Qu
Managing up is a critical skill for early career professionals - your growth depends not only on your hard work, but also on how well you align with your manager. This session will help you build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, and gain the support you need from your manager to achieve your career goals.
3/21/2026
Personal Branding
Mentor - Vivian Sun
Building a strong personal brand is one of the most impactful ways to accelerate your career growth. In this session, we’ll explore how to define and showcase your unique strengths, communicate your value with confidence, and position yourself for opportunities. Learn how personal branding not only shapes how others see you but also opens doors for long-term career development.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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