Would you like to turn your creativity to real-world impact?

​Join us for an intimate community gathering that brings together designers, creatives, technologists, and nonprofit leaders to explore how creativity and AI can drive meaningful social change.

​This evening is designed to:

• ​Connect with like-minded creatives who care about impact
• ​Hear directly from nonprofits on real challenges they’re facing
• ​Learn how design, storytelling, and AI tools can support meaningful work
• ​Get a first look at the ACF Social Impact Hackathon 2026

​Whether you’re a designer, marketer, builder, or storyteller — this is a space to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, and explore how your skills can make a difference.

​✨ Come for the conversation, stay for the community.

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​🗓️ Agenda

• ​6:30 – 7:00 PM Doors Open + Arrival
• ​7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Intro
• ​7:15 – 7:35 PM Social Impact Hackathon Intro
• ​7:35 – 7:55 PM Nonprofit Lightning Talks
• ​7:55 – 8:10 PM Panel Discussion
• ​8:10 – 8:25 PM Open Q & A
• ​8:25 – 8:55 PM Networking & Mingle
• ​8:55 – 9:00 PM Wrap-up

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​🎤 Speakers

​Shandy Tsai, President & Co-Founder @Asian Creative Foundation | Creative Lead @Duolingo

​Erin M. Hawkins, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships @New York Immigration Coalition

​Grisel Olivo, Director of Development @ UnLocal, Inc.

​Jenny Goldberg, Director of Communications @Brooklyn Community PrideCenter (BCPC)

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​🩵 Venue Sponsor: Air HQ

​Air is the home for all creative work — a single platform where marketing & creative teams collect, approve, and multiply their assets.

​By requesting to join, you agree to Air’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and occasional update emails.

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​🎟️ RSVP: Free

​Entry: $10 at the door

​”RSVP for free to reserve your spot! We kindly request a $10 donation at the door. 100% of proceeds go to the Asian Creative Foundation to support our local creative community.”