Connection as Power: Asian Women’s Leadership Across Australian Communities

This panel aims to explore how Asian women in Australia navigate and redefine leadership across cultural, linguistic, and institutional boundaries. Positioned at the intersection of gender, race, and migration, it brings together Asian women leaders from education, public service, and NGOs to share stories of leadership through dialogue, organising, creative expression, and advocacy. Rather than relying on traditional forms of authority or visibility, the panel highlights how these women are building influence through connection, courage, and care—on campus, in the workplace, and across communities.

Moderated by Dr Aizi Chang (Teaching Associate, Monash University / Head of Partnership and Development, AWDPI Australia)
Guest Panellists include Dr Xin Gu (Associate Professor, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University) and Jiaze Gui (Initiator and Managing Director, AWDPI Australia)

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