On Thursday, November 12, the mentors and mentees of Serica's AAPI Women's Leadership Mentorship Program gathered at the China Institute for our annual November Luncheon, celebrating the halfway point of this year's program. Convening a cross-sector group of leaders, this in-person gathering offered an opportunity to celebrate our community and reflect on shared moments of growth and connection.
Serica's AAPI Women’s Leadership Mentorship Program is designed to support and empower Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women as they transition from high-performing mid-career managers to confident, effective senior leaders. The program pairs emerging leaders (mentees) with experienced mentors who provide guidance, strategic insights, and support to their mentees’ growth. The program launched in 2025 with eleven inaugural pairs of mentors and mentees; now in its second year, the program has expanded by over 50%, serving 18 mentees with 17 mentors who represent accomplished professionals across the corporate, entrepreneurial, and nonprofit sectors.
Interested in giving back and making an impact to the next generation of women leaders? Apply to become a mentor in Serica's AAPI Women's Leadership Mentorship Program today!
The program began with welcome remarks from Mentorship Program Director, Farah Bala (CEO & Founder of FARSIGHT) and Serica Executive Director & COO, Andrea Louie.
The luncheon continued with a fireside chat between Catherine X. Pan-Giordano, Partner and Management Committee Member at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, moderated by Andrea Louie. As a leader at a major global law practice, Catherine shared how advocating for herself and finding mentorship in unexpected places became powerful tools in building her career.
Finally, guests closed out the afternoon with plenty of time to reconnect with their Mentorship Program community, celebrating the amazing mentors and mentees that make this community so special!
Learn more about Serica's AAPI Women's Leadership Mentorship Program: Interested in learning more about our Mentorship Program and how we uplift the next generation of AAPI women leaders? Explore the program, its community, and its impact!
Become a mentor: If you're a leader whose passionate about supporting the growth of the next generation of AAPI women leaders, we'd love to learn more about you and invite you to be part of our community! Apply to be a mentor on our website and a member of our team will be in touch!
