Every week in May we are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month! Each week, tune in to hear the stories of amazing leaders who have and continue to shape culture and transform their businesses, all who happen to be of AAPI descent. In addition, you can check out some incredible shows from Season 1 at https://www.leadwithyourbrand.com/aapi with a number of our favorite APPI voices from the podcast.
So, to all of our AAPI colleagues and friends, we salute you.
Jayzen is excited to welcome Sue Ann Hong to the show. After a long and successful career as an executive in the insurance industry, Sue Ann made the shift into the nonprofit world. She is the President and CEO of the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW). With the mission of Building Whole Person Leaders one at a time, The Center for Asian Pacific American Women is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement and enrichment of leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women through education, networking, and mentorship.
Guest Bio
Sue Ann Hong, President & CEO
Sue Ann Hong joined the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) May 2018 as the interim Executive Director. As of January 2020, she is the President & CEO. Her career was with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 28 years, including Data Processing, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Business & Technology Portfolio Management and P&C Auto Claims. She’s led up to 600 employees in multiple locations, managed 1000 contract employees and supported customers and State Farm agents in 23 states. She’s worked in various locations, including MI, IL, NY and GA.
She infuses the philosophy of building trusting relationships, collaborating and bringing people together to achieve common goals. A 2002 Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APAWLI) Fellow, she continues her journey as a Whole Person Leader in her belief it’s the journey versus the destination. Her goal is to support CAPAW’s vision to build Whole Person Leaders one person at a time. Sue Ann graduated from the University of Kansas with a BSB in Business Management and earned a MBA from Western Michigan University. She is also a certified Life Coach (CLC). She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.Links 
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