Ten Steps to a Successful Career by Elizabeth Xu

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A great educational opportunity from NAAAP National that we would like to share. Come learn the 10 steps to a successful career by Elizabeth Xu

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10 Steps to a Successful Career by Elizabeth Xu
The NAAAP National Webinar Series
November 17, 2009, at 9:00 PM -10:00 PM Eastern Time

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Dr. Elizabeth Xu is the Senior Vice President of Product Development and World Wide Support for Vitria Technology. She currently is responsible for Vitria's Product Development, Product Management, World Wide Customer Support, Education and IT Operations. Prior to Vitria, Elizabeth had managerial positions at IBM, in which she acquired deep knowledge in software development. She launched the IBM Asian American Network with three IBM Asian Executive sponsors. IBM provided her with solid management skills and leadership training. In the last few years, Elizabeth has expanded her efforts in elevating leadership skills in the Asian community by teaching in-depth leadership classes as well as making presentations to different Asian community organizations and alumni groups. Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has earned an M.S. in Atmospheric Science and B.S. in Space Physics from Peking University.

Her well-received presentation "Ten Steps to a Successful Career"
provides building blocks for individuals who pursue meaningful
careers. On November 17, Dr. Xu give the Ten Steps presentation and
will help you assess personal values, define life and work goals, and
understand pitfalls for Asians in the workplace.

We hope you take this opportunity to enhance your professional and personal area.

Best,
Tanantha P.
PR/ Marketing
NAAAP-Seattle
We Make Leaders!

Hult International Business School, Monterey Institute of International Studies, IE Business School, and Kaplan Test Prep are pleased to invite you to the GMAT and International MBA Info Session on October 19^th, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM in Seattle.

MBA admissions officers and test prep experts will discuss:

• The most important business school admissions factors
• The benefits of an internationally focused MBA
• Strategies for creating a successful business school application
• Tips for success on the GMAT exam

Please RSVP by sending an email to tim.mcbride@hult.edu.

Date and Time: Monday, October 19, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM

Venue: Seattle Kaplan Center, 4216 University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105, phone 206-632-0634

Participants: Kaplan Test Prep, Monterey Institue of International Studies, IE Business School, nd HULT International Business School

Posted by Tanantha P.

PR/Marketing

NAAAP-Seattle

Community Opportunity with IDHA!


Opportunity to Serve on the Board of Directors with Local Non-Profit Organization!

Passionate, committed Board members needed for the International District Housing Alliance (IDHA), a 501c3 whose goal is to empower low-income individuals and families by providing a range of housing services, financial education, and leadership development. IDHA�s mission is to improve the quality of life for International District residents and Asians and Pacific islanders of Greater Seattle by providing community-building and low-income housing related services. Our program service areas include:

• housing search and stabilization assistance and referral,
• citizenship and ESL education,
• community building, and youth leadership development,
• homeownership education and counseling,
• financial literacy workshops.

IDHA has a 31-year history of serving Asian Pacific Americans, primarily, limited English proficient immigrants and refugees in both the Chinatown International District and greater Seattle area. Be part of an organization that provides unique services to Seattle residents, many of whom are Asian Pacific Americans who are recent immigrants to the United States. IDHA provides a range of services from homelessness prevention to empowering youth leaders in the community.

We are seeking Board members who can support the mission of the organization, fund development, and commit to at least one year of service. Particular skills could include:

� Comfort with soliciting funds
� Ability to provide a link to community and government organizations and businesses
� Creativity with creating and managing fundraising initiatives
� Persistence with achieving fundraising goals
� A passion for providing meaningful assistance to individuals and families in need

Board members will be asked to complete an application and attend a board meeting to be introduced to existing board members. Regular board meetings occur once monthly, with opportunities for committee work between monthly meetings.

Thanks for your interest! To obtain an application, contact Sharyne Shiu Thornton, IDHA Executive Director, at (206) 623-5132 x321 or sharyne@APIalliance.org

Courtesy information of IDHA
posted by Tanantha P.
PR/Marketing
NAAAP-Seattle