The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) held a grand award ceremony and exchange meeting in San Jose on June 21st to recognize members who have excelled in training young Asian leaders and promoting the cultural heritage of the Asia-Pacific community. They also discussed the future development direction of the foundation under new circumstances.
The event attracted over fifty distinguished guests and members of the advisory committee from across the United States. The guests included ILF founder and current CEO, also the Co-Chair of the Evaluation Committee of the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, Dung Jilin; Joel Szabat, Vice Chairman of Amtrak nationwide; Lillian Lin, Chair of ILF San Francisco Branch, and Co-Chair Jin-ya Chen; Dr. Hu Limin, Chairman of the Global Jade Mountain Technology Association, along with Honorary Chairman Dr. Chen Runwu; May Yi-duan, Co-Founder of the Foundation for the Future; Linda Kuei-hsiang Lin, Honorary President of the World Taiwanese Business Association; founders Shuna Lai and Chaoquan Chen of the Asian American Community Promoting Good; and Yiming Wu, Honorary President of the North American Taiwanese Business Association.
The event was hosted by well-known Bay Area host Zhou.
The attendees engaged in profound discussions on topics such as empowering the next generation of Asian leaders, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Asian Pacific communities, and fostering a supportive environment for Asian-Americans to thrive in various industries.
In her speech, Dung Jilin emphasized the significance of nurturing young leaders in the Asian community and the importance of preserving cultural traditions amidst a rapidly changing global landscape.
The event concluded with a gala dinner celebrating the achievements of the honorees and the commitment of ILF to continue its mission of empowering Asian leaders for the betterment of society.
The presence of such esteemed guests and the fruitful discussions held during the event underscored the ILF’s commitment to promoting leadership and cultural exchange among the Asian community, paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.