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SUMMARY:AAPI Salon Night: Identity\, Adaptability and Courage to Belong
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DESCRIPTION:NAAAP NY (National Association of Asian American 
 Professionals\, New York Chapter)\, in partnership with various corporate 
 partners\, is honored to present our annual Asian American and Pacific 
 Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event\, AAPI Salon Night: Identity\, 
 Adaptability and Courage to Belong\, on Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\, from 
 6:00 PM&ndash\; 9:00 PM EST at Bryant Park Loft in the heart of Manhattan.
  This distinguished event commemorates AAPI Heritage Month by bringing 
 together Asian professional networks across New York City to celbrate 
 cultural heritage\, leadership\, and community. By uniting corporate and 
 nonprofit organizations\, as well as businesses\, it fosters meaningful 
 connections\, promotes professional growth\, and underscores the 
 collective strength of our shared traditions &amp\; communities. AAPI 
 Salon Night: Identity\, Adaptability and Courage to Belong 📅 
 Wednesday\, May 20\,2026 🕕 6:00 PM &ndash\; 9:00 PM EST 📍 Location -
  Bryant Park Loft (15 W39th Street\, 10th Floor\, New York\, NY 10018) 
 👔 Dress Code - Cocktail or Traditional Cultural Attire 🎤 AAPI 
 Fireside Chat Speaker: Yoko Momonoi Yoko Momonoi has over 20 years of 
 experience in the pharma/biotech industry. Currently\, Yoko leads the 
 Biologics group in Global Regulatory Affairs at Takeda where she oversees 
 the regulatory CMC strategy of biologics from early development\, 
 commercialization\, and post- approval. Prior to joining Takeda\, Yoko has
  held positions of increasing responsibility in process engineering\, 
 process development and regulatory CMC at Celgene\, Novartis\, and 
 Genentech. She has worked in the US\, Japan\, and Singapore\, and enjoys 
 travelling. Featured Programming: AAPI Fireside Chat: Yoko Momonoi - 
 Senior Executive at Takeda Dinner Showcasing Traditional AAPI Fare 
 Beverage Bar Cultural Performances NAAAP NY Scholarship &amp\; Project 
 Grant Award Ceremony Silent Auctions for Products and Services from Local 
 AAPI Businesses Tea tasting Henna Tattoo Heart of Dinner Bag Decorating 
 Photobooth We invite you to be part of this inspiring evening as we 
 celebrate the richness of AAPI heritage\, foster deeper conversations\, 
 authentic storytelling\, and meaningful connections within the AAPI 
 community and its allies. Whether you're joining to network\, support AAPI
  nonprofits and community initiatives\, or enjoy cultural performances\, 
 the AAPI Salon Night promises a memorable experience. Tickets are limited 
 and going quickly&mdash\;reserve your spot today and join us in 
 celebrating community\, culture\, and connection! 
LOCATION:15 W 39th St 10th Floor\, New York\, NY 10018\, USA
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URL:https://colorado.naaap.org:443/events/aapi-salon-night-identity-
 adaptability-and-courage-to-belong
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