Senior Leadership Program
2025 Program FULL (No Waitlist)
Step into your next chapter of leadership—our Senior Leadership Program empowers Asian women to gain the skills, confidence, and network needed to thrive as first-time managers and beyond.
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Timeline
Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
6-Month Program -
Format
6 In-Person Sessions
Each led by a different mentor -
Group Size
6–8 Participants
Small cohort -
Program Fee
$599 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 - Hue Chiang
An interactive session designed to help senior Asian women communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Participants will learn strategies to express ideas effectively, adapt to different audiences, and build influence through both verbal and non-verbal communication.
11/15/2025
Influence without Authority
Mentor - Vivian Wang
A hands-on workshop that equips Asian women professionals with strategies to drive impact, build trust, and inspire collaboration even when they don’t have formal authority. Participants will learn how to leverage relationships, credibility, and communication to effectively influence decisions and outcomes.
12/13/2025
Navigate Ambiguity
Mentor - Rachel Zhao
As you advance in your career, navigating ambiguity becomes an essential leadership skill. This session will focus on how to manage up/across effectively -building alignment with your manager, asking the right questions, and gaining clarity in uncertain situations. Learn practical strategies to strengthen trust and influence so you can move forward with confidence and impact.
1/17/2026
Resolve Conflict
Mentor - Xin Sun
A skills-based session that empowers Asian women leaders to approach conflict with confidence and empathy. Participants will learn techniques to navigate difficult conversations, address disagreements constructively, and transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and stronger collaboration.
2/21/2026
Build Relationships
Mentor - Allison Pan
An engaging workshop designed to help Asian women leaders cultivate authentic, trust-based relationships that foster collaboration and open doors to new opportunities. Participants will gain practical skills to expand their networks, strengthen connections, and build lasting professional partnerships.
3/21/2026
Executive Presence
Mentor - Kexin Xu
A transformative session that helps Asian women leaders develop the confidence, clarity, and credibility needed to inspire trust and influence. Participants will practice strategies to strengthen their communication, body language, and leadership presence to command the room with authenticity and impact.
3/28/2026
Graduation 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
Xin Sun
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Xin Sun is an accomplished leader with extensive experience managing high-performing teams in the tech industry. Having successfully transitioned from senior individual contributor roles into people leadership, Xin deeply understands the challenges and mindset shifts required to become an effective manager. Her proven ability to develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive team success makes her an inspiring mentor for senior professionals aspiring to step into their first management role.
Rachel Zhao
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Rachel Zhao is a seasoned product leader with a strong track record in both technical expertise and people management. Having successfully navigated the transition from senior individual contributor to people leader, she brings firsthand insights into the mindset, skills, and strategies required to manage and inspire teams. Rachel’s ability to balance execution with leadership growth makes her an excellent mentor for senior professionals aspiring to step confidently into their first management role.
Allison Pan
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Allison Pan, Director at Stackline, is an experienced leader who has successfully grown her career from hands-on contributor to guiding high-performing teams. With deep expertise in strategy, operations, and people development, she understands the challenges senior individual contributors face when stepping into management. Allison’s ability to coach, empower, and build leaders makes her an excellent mentor for those aspiring to make the transition into their first people manager role.
Hue Chiang
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Hue Chiang, Senior Director at DaVita, is a seasoned healthcare leader with extensive experience managing complex teams and driving organizational impact. Having grown from individual contributor roles into senior leadership, she understands the mindset shifts, challenges, and opportunities that come with becoming a first-time people manager. Hue’s ability to cultivate talent, foster collaboration, and lead with empathy makes her an invaluable mentor for senior professionals preparing to step into management.
Vivian Wang
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Vivian Wang, Principal Product Manager at Amazon, brings deep expertise in driving large-scale initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution. With a career built on continuously leveling up from senior individual contributor roles to principal leadership, she understands what it takes to expand influence, build visibility, and deliver impact at scale. Vivian’s insights and guidance make her an exceptional mentor for senior professionals who are ready to grow their careers to the next level.
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 senior professionals preparing to become first-time managers.
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