To All the Asians We Haven’t Heard From Who Are Navigating the Professional World
Thursday, October 1 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
The Asian community is one of the fastest growing minority groups, yet often left out of the diversity and inclusion practices conversation. Being known as the “model minority” race isn’t as fun as it sounds. In this session, we will discuss the negative implications of the model minority myth and how it affects social and identity development in academics, mental health, leadership, and career decision making. Additionally, we will talk about possible strategies to navigate and advocate for your identities as you explore your career path.

 

 

Quỳnh-Hương Nguyễn, M.Ed. 

Quỳnh-Hương Nguyễn (She, They) has a strong research background with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Dominican University and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) focused on Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University. Their academic focus is on Asian identity, queer identities, and mental health. Their professional passion is to provide educational opportunities for everyone to make spaces more welcoming affirming for people of color, womxn, femme folx, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with more than one of these identities. Additionally, they use intersectional research, personal experience, compassion, and storytelling to foster and develop allyship practices that center the voices of marginalized communities. Finally, they love using dry humor and food to connect with others.