We are still filled with immense gratitude following our Inaugural Gala of Dreams at Glasshouse Chelsea, where we gathered to celebrate AAD’s 5th anniversary and share an evening of community, purpose, and dreaming fearlessly. Together, our incredible community raised over $130,000 to directly fund vital mentorship, professional development, and career advancement opportunities for AAPI undergraduates. Whether you celebrated with us in the room, guide our students as a dedicated mentor, or sustain our vision through your generosity, your belief in this community is what makes our collective impact possible.
A true highlight of the evening was honoring the remarkable contributions of our 2026 awardees who embody the spirit of our mission. We were thrilled to recognize KwangHo Lee (Dream Innovator), Adrian Kwok (Dream Mentor), Jean Lam MacInnes (Dream Weaver), and The Asian American Foundation (Dream Champion) for their outstanding leadership. Their dedication inspires us to dream bigger as we expand our network of support for the next generation of leaders.
As we look ahead to the next five years, we are more energized than ever to reach our next milestone: serving 1,000 mentees and 1,000 mentors on an annual basis. Cheers to another five years of dreaming and achieving fearlessly. Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and the entire AAD family for making our inaugural Gala unforgettable—we look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event!
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