Like A Wave We Break: An Inspiring Fireside Chat with Jane Chen

Join us on May 19 for a powerful and intimate conversation with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade, she was forced to confront how growing up amid domestic violence had shaped both her deep commitment to serving the most vulnerable—and the burnout and personal breakdown that followed.  

Taking place during Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month, the discussion will explore themes of mental health and cultural stigma often experienced within the AANHPI community, resilience, preventing burnout, and what it means to rebuild after breaking. We hope you’ll join us for an honest and meaningful dialogue rooted in reflection, healing, and collective strength.