Fundamentals 2025 – Connecting Histories: Collective Stories

In this workshop series, participants will be introduced to different historical and political formations of the Asian American identity.

In this session, through dialogue and group interaction, participants will connect their own personal histories to larger themes in the Asian American experience.

Meet our Facilitator

Elaine Chiu (she/her) is an experienced educator and community leader. She holds 2 master’s degrees, one in Early Childhood Special Education and the other in Intercultural Studies, with a focus on Asian American contexts. With 16 years of classroom experience spanning China, Taiwan, New York City, and Los Angeles, Elaine brings a wealth of educational expertise. She currently serves as a Program Manager at Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), was a former co-director, and current board member at AAJIL.