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CIVIL SOCIETY
Thought-provoking conversations exploring issues affecting our communal well-being through a nonprofit lens. Moderated by Barry Silverberg, Director, Nonprofit Austin.
Season 5
This season of Civil Society is dedicated to exploring People of Color Experiences in Austin.
The Asian Pacific Islander Experience in Austin
Diversity of Asian Americans
Vince Cobalis, Past Chair, Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
AACHI & How Younger Asian Americans Relate to Their Community
Hailey Easley, Executive Director, AACHI
Asian American Business in Austin
Fang Fang, CEO, Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Indian American Experience in Austin
Meeta Kothare, Managing Director & Adjunct Professor, Social Innovation Initiative | McCombs School of Business; Adjunct Professor | McCombs School & LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
Social Service Challenges faced by Austin Asian Community
Darlene Lanham, Executive Director, AFSSA (Asian Family Support Services of Austin)
Advocating for Asian American Seniors
Shubhada Saxena, President & Founder, Aspire to Age
The Asian American Resource Center
Sona Shah, Culture & Arts Education Manager of the Asian American Resource Center, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Asian American Cultural Center
Amy Wong Mok, Founder & CEO, Asian American Cultural Center
Asian American Quality of Life Commission
Kirk Yoshida, Chair, Asian American Quality of Life Commission, City of Austin