Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA)

2025 CAAA Pan-Asian Celebration Honoree

Posted by Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA) on 10/15/2019

General Information

Nomination start - 02/28/2024
Nomination end - 11/01/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Each year, CAAA selects one honoree for recognition at the annual Pan-Asian Celebration, the organization’s signature fundraising gathering in support of the CAAA scholarships and partnership with the Asian and Asian American Center. Through this recognition, CAAA seeks to celebrate the great achievements and work done by alumni in support of and as an example to the Cornell Asian community, both on and off campus.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

As it pertains to the nominees qualifications.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

As it pertains to the nominees qualifications.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Quentara Johnson

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

qj63@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/day
Duration: One Day - One Week
Term of Office: Not Applicable
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Each year, during our annual New York City Pan-Asian Celebration, the Cornell Asian Alumni Association recognizes distinguished individuals who have significantly contributed as alumni and professionals in their fields to the Cornell Asian community. Past CAAA New York City Pan-Asian Celebration Honorees from 1993-2024 Past Honorees include: 2024 Rebecca Lee '08 2023 Anne H. Chow ’88, MEng ’89, MBA ’90 2022 Ho Family 2021 Ming Tsai, MPS '89 2020 Jimi Yui '80 2019 Vikram Dewan ‘76 2018 Stephen Mong ‘92, MEng ‘93, MBA ‘02 2017 Mark Tatum ‘91 2016 Susan Murphy ‘73, PHD ‘94 2015 Ginger So ‘79 2014 George H. Wang ‘73, JD ‘78 2013 Lisa Yang ‘74 2012 Irene H.S. So ‘61 2011 Rod Chu MBA ‘71 2010 Annie Wong ‘77 2009 Eugenie Shen ‘78 2008 Dr. Marcus Loo ‘77 2006 Jane Hyun ‘90 2005 Ted Teng ‘79 2004 Sheryl WuDunn ‘81 2003 Chan Heng Chee ‘67 2002 Martin Tang ‘70 2001 Andrew Kim ‘63 2000 Eliot Kang ‘85 1999 Michael Chiu ‘66 1998 Diana Daniels ‘71 1997 Mui Ho ‘62, ‘66 1996 Hunter Rawlings III 1995 Martin Tang ‘70 1994 Benson P. Lee ‘63

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: Honoree required to attend the Pan-Asian Celebration in New York City on a Saturday in late January or February, 2025 and give remarks on acceptance of the honor to those in attendance. There may be a virtual component to the program.
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: 1x year

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election