Our CEO’s, Connie Chung Joe, 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Honors

May 15, 2025

During AAPI Heritage Month, we are proud to spotlight our CEO Connie Chung Joe with two prestigious honors bestowed upon her. Earlier this month, the Asia Society Southern California named Connie as their “Social Justice Visionary” during their annual gala.   

Watch this video in which her namesake Journalist Connie Chung, narrates this short tribute.

Connie (middle) is pictured here with other 2025 Asia Society Gala honorees.

A fierce advocate for equity and civil rights, Connie has dedicated her career to empowering the underserved and fighting injustice. She has been at the forefront of advocacy, policy reform and community education. -Asia Society

Later this month, Connie will also be honored by the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) with their Delbert E. Wong Service Award. SCCLA, the first Asian Pacific American bar association in the country, is recognizing Connie for her fight against anti-Asian discrimination and community support in the aftermath of the Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting.    

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEARLESS LEADER! 

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