OCA-DC's APA Women's Empowerment Programming

At OCA-DC, we believe in empowering APA women by providing a platform for their stories to be heard, their talents to be recognized, and their leadership to be cultivated.  Join us as we celebrate their achievements, amplify their voices, and build a future where all APA women can realize their full potential. Together, we can create a more equitable and inclusive society for everyone.

Additional Resources

CURRENT PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Come back soon for additional opportunities!

    PAST EVENTS

    Pink Bamboo Ceiling – Overcoming AAPI Plexiglass Backlash for Asian American Women Leaders (May 2022)

    OCA-DC hosted this AAPI women communication workshop to bring awareness and empower AAPI women by helping develop business communication strategies that specifically address misperceptions of AAPI women in the work industry.

    Event Details

    Date: May 22, 2022

    Facilitators: Christine Lee and Mele Kramer, Ph.D. Candidate

    Related publications: https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/pink-bamboo-ceiling-barriers-and-breakthroughs-for-asian-american-women-leaders.pdf

    Womxn’s Multicultural Conference 2021 (March 2021)

    OCA-DC cohosted a summit with OCA National and 5 other partners to discuss and bring awareness to common issues and challenges across cultures, build self-confidence, and elevate womxn through learning, mentoring, and empowerment. This conference was made up of 11 educational sessions and 2 mentoring sessions.

    Event Details

    Dates: March 1-5, 2021

    Partners: 

    • ALLvanza
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Native Services
    • The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW)
    • OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates
    • OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates – Greater Washington DC Chapter
    • Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc (WEOP)
    • VMT Consulting

    Sessions: 

    • Spotlight on Who We Are: Building Collective Strengths
    • Our Commonalities – Overcoming Challenges Together
    • The Invisible to Visible: Cultural Challenges & Breaking Norms
    • Spotlight on Economic Advancement
    • Technology and the Pace of Change
    • COVID-19 Impact to Businesses and Insulating Your Financial Future
    • Spotlight on Our Inner Strengths: The Whole Person
    • What Matters to Us: A Lens on Overall Health & Wellness – Mind, Body, & Spirit
    • Step into Fire with Confidence: Recognizing Bullying and Harassment at Work
    • Listen to Your Inner Voice – Build Your Self-Confidence and Trust Your Instincts
    • Spotlight on Our Future: Strategies for Moving Forward (Respond, Rebuild and Recover)
    • Success Redefined : Where Do We Go From Here – Outlook, Opportunities and Pivoting
    • Relational Capital: Building Networks in 2021 and Beyond
    • Spotlight on Multicultural Womxn: Celebration of Empowerment
    • Our Intergenerational Voices: Civic & Community Engagement
    • Spotlight: sHEROs of Our Communities

    Interested in joining our efforts?

    Please reach out at volunteer@oca-dc.org if interested in learning more about OCA-DC’s gender equity and women’s empowerment efforts!