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B3 Leadership Summit 2018
Featured Speakers:
Henry Tanaka
Former Academic Dean of Art, Design and Humanities at Oakland Community College

Henry Tanaka is a recently retired Academic Dean for the Division of Art, Design and Humanities
at a community college in Southeast Michigan. During his 24 years of service in multiple sectors, he received many accolades for teaching and leadership. He has been a practicing artist for 30 years exhibiting nationally and received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree from Kansas City Institute and the New York State School of Ceramic at Alfred University, respectively. Henry has served as the President of the Michigan Ceramic Art Association from 2003-2007.
Julie Xiong
Global Diversity Employee Resource Group Manager
Strategic Human Resource Business Partner for Senior Management General Motors

Julie Xiong is the Global Diversity Employee Resource Group Manager for General Motors and a
Strategic Human Resource Business Partner for senior management. She is responsible for
aligning and improving Diversity and Inclusion initiatives across the enterprise while attracting,
developing and retaining talent. Xiong serves as a board member of the Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles and also serves as the Advisory Board Chair for the Council of Asian Pacific Americans.
Erwin Cruz
OCA National MAAP Facilitator
OCA Chicago – Executive Vice President
Executive Business Leader
United States Marine Corps Veteran

Erwin Cruz serves as the Executive Vice President of OCA Chicago and is the OCA National MAAP
(Mentoring for Asian American Professionals) Facilitator. His passion for philanthropy resulted in being recognized with OCA’s 2018 Unsung Hero Award. He has also participated in President Obama’s Whitehouse Initiative for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from 2014 – 2016. He is recognized as Intellectual Asset Management’s Global Top 300 – The World’s Leading Intellectual Property Strategist.

Stephanie Chang
State Representative

State Representative Stephanie Chang is serving her second term representing Michigan’s 6th House District. Chang is the Minority Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Law and Justice and serves on the House Committees on Education Reform and Natural Resources. She is the chair of the Progressive Women’s Caucus, a founding member of the Asian Pacific American Legislative Caucus, and a member of the Detroit Caucus, Michigan Latino Legislative Caucus and Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.

Chris Lin
CEO and Founder of Mandy and Pandy

Christopher Lin, the CEO of Mandy and Pandy, is an ABC – American Born Chinese – born in Detroit, raised in Troy, and educated at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!!). As a pre-admit into the Ross School MBA program, Christopher was charged with making a difference and trying a different path.

Laurie Van Pelt
Director of Management and Budget for Oakland County

Laurie Van Pelt is the Director of Management and Budget for Oakland County, a position appointed by the County Executive which functions as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the County. Laurie has worked for Oakland County for 40 years. Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oakland University, a master’s degree in Finance from Walsh College, and is a Certified Public Finance Officer. She is the recipient of the 2010 Crain’s CFO of the Year Award in the Government Sector category.

Time: Saturday, September 22 nd 12 pm - 4 pm

Location: Oakland University
156 North Foundation Hall
318 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309


Limited seating
Advance registration is required

  
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