Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared 2021
Previously hosted in San Francisco, New York City, and in Los Angeles on February 27, 2024, this event celebrated an incredible group of 10 women for their undeniable impact and stellar representation of the Asian American community. Nine additional women were also named Digital Icons for their social media savy. Ultimately, the event welcomed more than 260 guests, launched the Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation, and raised over $600,000 for One World and the China Institute in America.
Tonight we are here to celebrate the talents of women in every field of human endeavor, every area of society around the world.
Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared Awards
We honor these 10 Asian-American women for their leadership, inspiration, and contributions in their respective fields.
Yue-Sai Kan
Event Chair and Co-Chair of the Board of China Institute in America
Grace Meng
Representing Queens, New York in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013
Jeannette Chang
International Editions Publisher, CR Fashion Book
Carrie Chiang
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Corcoran Group
Han Feng
Renowned fashion and costume designer
Carrie Lee
Co-founder, Pine Street Alternative Asset Management
Catherine X. Pan-Giordano
Partner, Doresy & Whitney LLP
Shining Sung
International Philanthropist
Jing Wang
Founder, Toread Holdings Group Co. Ltd
Jianyu Zhang
Board Chair and CEO, ICBC (USA) NA, the largest bank in China and the world based on assets
The Digital Icon Award
We recognized 9 women in the Asian American community who are using social media in remarkable ways to display their talent, ingenuity, and unique perspective.
