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| about the conference |

ASPIRE is pleased to present our 2006 Asian American Women In Leadership (AAWIL) Conference on April 29, 2006 at Simmons College, celebrating the theme of LEADERSHIP AND VISIBILITY.

We look forward to an inspiring day of celebrating and promoting professional and community leadership among Asian American girls and women. At AAWIL, conference participants and prominent speakers will convene to discuss pertinent aspects of modern leadership. These include: essential highlights of effective leadership, ways to develop a powerful and personal leadership style, and innovative approaches to developing leadership skills.

AAWIL is made possible by the generous support of the Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change.


| mission |

The objective of the AAWIL Conference is to set forth a strategic dialogue on the importance of leadership for Asian American girls and women. Specifically, the conference will be designed to:

  • Explore various aspects of leadership, particularly as it relates to Asian American women
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership skills and styles
  • Energize and equip attendees to seek out future leadership opportunities
  • Create a network among attendees that will extend discussion and relationships beyond the scope of the conference
  • Raise awareness of ASPIRE, its mission and value to Asian American girls and women
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