Leadership and Development Workshops
National Board Workshops
What Does It Mean To Be aKDPhi?
Presenters: Officer of External Affairs Jennifer Yu; Northwestern Governor Christina Garcia; Northeastern Governor Winnie Tong
Block 2, Stephens 33
Congratulations, you made it to the other side! Though you’ve come a long way through your new member process, your journey has just begun. In this Junior Active (JA) retreat, you will learn the secrets to making the most out of your college career beginning with Day 1 as a sister of aKDPhi. We’ll discuss why your status as a neo and geo matters and the importance of the lessons you learned through the new member process. This retreat will focus on identifying your hopes for aKDPhi and how to set a foundation to achieve those aspirations.
Executive Board 101
Presenters: President Janice Lam; Southeastern Lieutenant Governor Cynthia Zhu
Block 2, Stephens 34
Being an executive board member at your chapter is a big responsibility. This session will help you learn how to lead your chapter in the right direction! Knowledge is only half the battle, so this is the time to learn everything you need to know from current and future chapter presidents, and National Board for running your chapter smoothly and efficiently this fall.
Turning Heads When Your New Class Stomps the Yard: Hosting A New Member Reveal
Presenters: Expansion Advisor Maggie Ho; Midwestern Governor Marsha Yang
Block 1, Stephens 33
Turnabout. Coming Out Show. Reveal. Unveiling. Presents. There are many terms used to describe the introduction of a Greek organization’s newest members to the community. Come hear from former new member educators and reveal coordinators to learn (or teach!) about the history and tradition behind probates, and how several chapters have built traditions for their newest sisters.
Growing the Sisterhood: Understanding the New Member Program and Expansion Process
Presenters: Expansion Advisor Maggie Ho; Expansion Chair Emily Choi
Block 4, Stephens 33
As our sisterhood has grown over the last 25 years, the ways we induct women into our sisterhood has evolved with it. Join our National Board Expansion Team for a session to learn about how we bring new women and chapters into our sorority through the New Member Program (NMP) and updated Expansion Policy. This is an opportunity for you and your chapter to be briefed on NMP guidelines and expansion efforts as our sorority continues to grow internally and externally. Future New Member Educators and another Fall 2015 executive board member are encouraged to attend.
aKDPhi Think Tank
Presenters: President Janice Lam; National Alumnae Board President Hisako Sonethevilay; Southwestern Governor Diana Nguyen
Block 3, Stephens 33
National Board invites Chapter Presidents or VP Internals, VP Services, Treasurer or Fundraising Chairs, and Alumnae Chairs to join us in a 45-minute interactive discussion. The Think Tank is a once-a-year opportunity for National Board and chapter leaders to sit together and have a two-way dialogue, learn from each other, and provide support. Topics of discussion include financial security, national leadership/service programs, and alumnae engagement. It is our hope that we can work together to make next year another amazing year!
Alumnae Workshops
Advocacy After College
Presenter: Winnie Tong, Movement Building Intern, Drug Policy Alliance
Block 3, Stephens 31
As sisters of alpha Kappa Delta Phi, we strive to constantly uphold all of our pillars during our active lives - after crossing into the organization, we are aKDPhis for life. So what does this really mean for us after college? How do we continue to uphold those values in our daily lives? In what ways can we continue to promote Asian-American awareness? How do we continue to serve as leaders within our communities? Learn more about advocacy work, how to stay engaged with community issues, pick up tips on how to connect with others who might share your passion for community service after college, and much more! In this workshop, I’ll share my personal experience and journey as a recent aKDPhi alumna working with different community groups and grassroots organizations to continue my passion for social justice and advocacy work.
Job Hunting from Application to Interview!
Presenter: Kat (Dumlao) Lee, Human Resources Manager, Fieldglass
Block 3, Stephens 32
Are you looking for your first job or are you hoping to make a move from your company? Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional, join the National Alumnae Board to learn valuable lessons in networking, resume writing, and interviewing. This interactive session will give you immediate takeaways on networking, how to improve your resume and preparation tips for interviews.
Taking the Next Step: Preparing for and Applying to Graduate School
Presenter: Donna (Wang) Su, Graduate Services & Financial Aid Officer at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
Block 4, Stephens 31
After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2002, Donna moved to Chicago, IL for a job at NCSA, an elite sports agency. After two years of corporate success, Donna transitioned to higher education administration and has worked full-time in admissions, financial aid, and accounting for the past decade. Donna now runs the graduate division of Northwestern University's music school, overseeing admissions, financial aid/fellowships/grants, registration, student life, and career services. Join Donna as she shares advice on preparing and applying to Graduate School, and how aKDPhi and your involvement can set you apart from other candidates!
Pursuing The American Dream: Planning for Home Ownership
Presenter: Amy Duong Kim, Associate Broker, Jameson Sotheby's International Real Estate
Block 2, Stephens 31
Amy Duong Kim is an alumna of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science. After three years of actuarial consulting, she left the corporate world to pursue a career in real estate. Amy Duong Kim and her team have closed over $60 million and 250 transactions. The Duong Kim group has received accolades from the Chicago Association of Realtors, Jameson Sotheby's, and 5-star reviews on Yelp, LinkedIn, and Angie's List. She has recently been ranked #27 in her office of 300 agents, with a sales volume of $12 million in 2013 and $20 million in 2014. Join Amy for advice on preparing for home ownership, networking and how aKDPhi helped her succeed.
Weddings and Showers, and Parties, Oh My!: Event-Planning Basics
Presenter: Natalie Mak, Marketing Events Manager, PowerReviews
Block 4, Stephens 32
It's no surprise that an aKDPhi makes an expert event planner. Join this session to learn the basics of hosting a great event, whether it be an active mixer, your line sister's bachelorette party or your own wedding!
All Grown Up: Business Etiquette & Workplace Communication
Presenter: Kat (Dumlao) Lee, Human Resources Manager, Fieldglass
Block 1, Stephens 32
Congratulations! You graduated and landed that job, but once you're in the door, how do you know how to write an appropriate email, ask the right questions in meetings and overall just make the right impression? Kat Dumlao Lee graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds her Professional in HR Certificate. She has been in the HR field for over 8 years focusing on recruitment, talent management, employee relations and many other HR topics. Join her as she shares advice and tips that you can implement right away in your professional life!
aKDPhi Beyond Graduation: Alum Life
Presenter: National Alumnae Board
Block 1, Stephens 34
National Alumnae Board invites all recent graduates and graduating seniors to join us for a fun interactive session to learn more about how aKDPhi Alumnae stay connected and involved. Gain a glimpse into what a regional event looks like during this fun event!
Personal Discovery Workshops
Gold Digger. How Filipino American Nicole Ponseca went from Advertising Exec to Dishwasher (x2)
Presenter: Nicole Ponseca, Restauranteur, Entrepreneur
Block 1, Stephens 31
Block 2, Stephnes 32
You can make your dreams come true, but things don't happen over night. Nicole thought she was well on her way to becoming the next big advertising executive, but a turn of events found her wanting to open her own Filipino restaurant. With a 90% failure rate and a male-dominated industry, listen to how Nicole went from being an ad exec to a successful restaurant owner.
A Diff'rent World
Presenter: Nicole Ponseca, Restauranteur, Entrepreneur
Block 3, Stephens 34
Think college is rough? Wait til you graduate. Student loans, credit card bills, and rent are only the tip of the iceberg of what lies ahead. This workshop takes a real life look at what’s in store...after graduation.
Acappella: Your Voice, Today’s World
Presenter: Nicole Ponseca, Restauranteur, Entrepreneur
Block 4, Stephens 34
A former advertising and production executive for Saatchi & Saatchi and for Euro RSCG, Nicole realized in 1998 that there lacked a major imprint of Filipino culture in the culinary arts. Dining at some of the best restaurants in the world, she realized Filipinos had no seat at the culinary table. Determined to change that, Nicole moonlighted for 12 years: Advertising exec-by-day and dishwasher-hostess-waiter-manager by night, and eventually found her passion. Join Nicole to find your voice in today’s world.