Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Using her personal experience as an anchor, Ms. Julia Yang will discuss the reasons as to why Asian American students should find ways to become involved in public service (broadly defined). Ms. Yang will talk about how various internship and volunteer experiences have provided a strong framework for her to pursue a career in the non-profit sector.
Online Notes
Julia Yang majors in International Studies and Political Science at the City College of New York, CUNY. She is deeply involved in issues related to immigration, voting rights, civic participation, and education. She is the founder and director of Partners in English, a program that matches English-speaking volunteers with limited-English proficient students. She has interned at the Center for Law and Social Justice, the Center for American Progress, and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.