I amplify diverse voices and turn evidence-based research and insights into rapid-response solutions for Federal, state, local, nonprofit, foundation, transnational, and commercial clients and collaborators. My top talents assessed by Gallup CliftonStrengths: DISRUPTOR | FUTURISTIC | SELF-ASSURANCE | STRATEGIC | POSITIVITY+ Editor-in-Chief, author, and guest editor for refereed journals and books that are significantly expanding the body of knowledge about science, language, and diversity with 40+ publications tracked by Google Scholar and ResearchGate. 2024 book debuted as #1 hot new release on Amazon.+ Change leader who accelerates concept into reality using technologies, entrepreneurial ingenuity, and compelling narratives.* During the first 70 business days of the COVID-19 pandemic, led a rapid-response team to pivot a large iconic conference of 75 years. * In 2022, spearheaded the official system for engaging Asian & Pacific Islander speakers in North America to transform public perceptions* Catalyzed the 2023 Public Speaking for Everyone™ program to uplift diverse voices* In 2024, launched the Book Publishing Center to expand the reach & accessibility of high quality texts+ Internationally celebrated expert in data, language, diversity research and practice: design and evaluation, AI prompt engineering, and data storytelling. Online and remote interviewing, user experience (UX) testing, and focus group facilitation and training.+ Proficient in Spanish and Chinese+ Signature iCARE™ and Speak Our Truths UWIN™ compelling narrative programs powered by SOCIO-LINGUISTICS + DATA science to identify and incubate the gift you already have and make it shine. Frequently requested topics at Global Top 100 brands, Forbes Cloud 100, and Fortune 500 companies for keynote, training, and individually tailored and group coaching: * Speak our truths: Self-advocacy strategies for introverts (or those who *think* they are introverts) * Who do you say we are: The language of AAPI identity * How you say it: Cross-cultural communication strategies * Built to serve: Asian cultural art of empathy and intentional leadership * The infinite possibilities of Allyship: why, who, and what works * You can't google translate this: Inclusive language in the digital age * Mental health: There's no deadline for being great * Essential presentation skills for non-native speakers * Executive presence through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens * For Generations Z and Alpha: myIAM iCARE™ Conviction Audacity Resilience Equity
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