AWFH held their annual but first of its kind CelebrAsians Gala on May 30th, 2024 at The Exchange Boston, MA. The event was a vibrant showcase of diverse Asian heritage, with guests donning a wide array of traditional garments.
Put on your favorite ao dai, hanbok, cheongsam, sari, or salwar kameez and come celebrate with Asian Women for Health!
Suggested Dress
Festive cocktail attire
Traditional or national dress encouraged
Featuring Remarks By
Jean Yang, Healthcare Leader, President and CEO of Vinfen
Featuring Performances By
Classically trained electric violinist Vivian Luo (Violin Viiv)
Kathak dancer Anjali Nath, accompanied by Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Satyaprakash Mishra on tabla
Hosted By
Payal Kumar, Activist, Advocate and Artist
Schedule of Activities
6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception on the waterfront with musical entertainment
7:00 PM
Dinner program interspersed with dance performances
8:00 PM
Dessert featuring Bits and Bites by Kristine and Flour Bakery
The Exchange is located on the Boston Fish Pier at 212 Northern Blvd. Free lot parking is available adjacent to the venue.
Generously Sponsored by:
Entrada Therapeutics
Boston Medical Center
Anonymous Donor
The Boston Foundation
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Blue Rock Therapeutics
Eastern Bank
AAA Northeast
Boston Children's Hospital
Kumon Math and Reading of Norwell
Tom & Lisa Croswell
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Christine & Tim Ritchie
Tai Tung Realty
Vinfen
Dessert Provided By
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Bits & Bites
Suggested Dress
Festive cocktail attire
Traditional or national dress encouraged
Featuring Remarks By
Jean Yang, Healthcare Leader, President and CEO of Vinfen
Featuring Performances By
Classically trained electric violinist Vivian Luo (Violin Viiv)
Kathak dancer Anjali Nath, accompanied by Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Satyaprakash Mishra on tabla
Hosted By
Payal Kumar, Activist, Advocate and Artist
Schedule of Activities
6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception on the waterfront with musical entertainment
7:00 PM
Dinner program interspersed with dance performances
8:00 PM
Dessert featuring Bits and Bites by Kristine and Flour Bakery
The Exchange is located on the Boston Fish Pier at 212 Northern Blvd. Free lot parking is available adjacent to the venue.
Generously Sponsored by:
Entrada Therapeutics
Boston Medical Center
Anonymous Donor
The Boston Foundation
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Blue Rock Therapeutics
Eastern Bank
AAA Northeast
Boston Children's Hospital
Kumon Math and Reading of Norwell
Tom & Lisa Croswell
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Christine & Tim Ritchie
Tai Tung Realty
Vinfen
Dessert Provided By
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Bits & Bites
Thank you to the CelebrAsians Host Committee:
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu | Honorary Host Committee Chair
Ed Flynn | Boston City Council, District 2
Paul Lee | Retired Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP | Co-Founder, Asian Community Fund, The Boston Foundation
Liz Sweet | Executive Director, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven | MA House of Representatives, 27th Middlesex District
Leverett Wing | President & CEO, Commonwealth Seminar | Member, Board of Trustees, Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu | Honorary Host Committee Chair
Ed Flynn | Boston City Council, District 2
Paul Lee | Retired Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP | Co-Founder, Asian Community Fund, The Boston Foundation
Liz Sweet | Executive Director, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven | MA House of Representatives, 27th Middlesex District
Leverett Wing | President & CEO, Commonwealth Seminar | Member, Board of Trustees, Joslin Diabetes Center