Cleveland, OH - On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Asian
Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) hosted its 2nd Annual Spring
Friendraiser and Luncheon event at the Ariel International Center in
downtown Cleveland. This year’s event brought together nearly 100
supporters, members, and the community for an exciting afternoon
covering Ohio's refugee and education.
The keynote speaker of the afternoon was a moving story by Loi
Dang-Nguyen, Ph.D, locally recognized for her work to advance ESL
and foreign languages in Akron Public Schools. She explains her
journey from Tam-Ky, Vietnam to Akron, Ohio. Working with Akron
Public Schools for 21 years, she currently is a Learning Specialist
for ESL and Foreign Language. Dr. Loi is married to Dr. Troy Nguyen
and have two children, Tyler and Lauren.
At the event, ASIA CEO, Michael Byun officially announced the date
of ASIA's 21st Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser. If you weren't able to
join us today at the Spring Friendraiser and Luncheon, you are
encouraged to save the date for the 21st Annual Gala and Fundraiser,
to be held on October 20, 2017 at Cleveland State University,
downtown campus. |