Mandatory Forms for Student Participants
Students must have a filled out hard copy when they arrive.
| Student Conduct Agreement |
| Chaperone Agreement.pdf |
Conference Theme
Radical (Re)Imagining of Asian America: From Myths to Truths
Asians, Pacific Islanders, and South Asians in the Americas are famously subject to the model minority myth, the fallacious narrative that depicts us as passive, obedient, hard-working, and successful. The myth exists partially to be wielded against other marginalized groups, but it has myriad of harmful effects on us as well. These include: denying our diversity of culture, class, and experience; permitting limited achievement for some but leadership for virtually none; and limiting our representation in popular culture. A corollary myth is that racism does not apply to us—thereby undermining our solidarity with other marginalized groups. The aim of this year’s conference is to critique and dismantle these and other myths by re-imagining APISA America. How do we become visible? How do we become stronger actors in the fight against structural racism? How do we liberate ourselves from restrictive stereotypes? How do we fight for what we want rather than accept what we are given? What do we need to do in order to be in solidarity and work toward liberation for all? How do we dispel the myths and find our truths?
The conference will take place at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast, CA from March 26-27, 2022.
We welcome all educators who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian (APISA)
from early childhood through higher education institutions, public and private.
For the 2022 conference, we are offering a program
for APISA students as well. Students will be in facilitated sessions focusing on identity, activism, and leadership.
See the Program page for more info
Email us at [email protected]
Keynote Speakers
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Renee Tajima-Peña
Her films, including Who Killed Vincent Chin?, My America…or Honk if You Love Buddha, Calavera Highway, Skate Manzanar, Labor Women, No Más Bebés, explore themes of immigration, race, ethnicity, gender, and social justice. She was series producer/showrunner of PBS’s Asian Americans, a ground-breaking 5-hour docuseries collaboration of Asian American filmmakers, scholars, community, and public media. Tajima-Peña’s films have screened at the Cannes Film Festival, New Directors/New Films, Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, the Whitney Biennial, and venues around the world. |
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Justine Ang Fonte
Decentering Ourselves from Whiteness For many Asian-Americans, wearing a face mask meant putting on protective gear that, ironically, would offer no protection from "Kung Flu.” The Halo Effect has never worked in favor of People of Color. It is the cognitive bias suggesting that what is beautiful is good and is also referred to as the physical attractiveness stereotype. Beauty isn’t about taste but geopolitics, and there is a history of positive body image centered on whiteness. Racism in America solidified this by recruiting some of us to join them by calling Asians like Justine, the model minority. This keynote will examine this type of oppression through storytelling and a social-emotional lens. Attendees will be able to reflect on their own body image and the society that influences it. |
Student Program Facilitator
Dr. Liza Talusan
Dr. Liza Talusan is an educator, speaker, leader, writer, life/leadership coach and parent. With over 25 years of experience in PreK-20 education, Liza is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, anti-racism, bias, privilege and power and creates environments that allow for people to discuss these difficult topics openly. Through her direct work with organizational leaders, staff, students, teachers, and communities, Liza empowers individuals to create a more inclusive organization, environment, community and team.
She has been invited to more than 275 organizations across the country to deliver keynote addresses and facilitate dialogue groups, training workshops, to develop strategic planning, support change management, and empower faculty and staff. Certified as a Professional Coach by the Institute for Professional Education in Coaching (iPEC) and having earned her Professional Certified Coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation, Liza helps clients set and achieve goals by tapping into what it means to lead a goal-centered life. Additionally, Liza is certified in the Intercultural Development Inventory, a tested assessment to guide your team in developing greater cross-cultural capacity.
Dr. Liza Talusan is an educator, speaker, leader, writer, life/leadership coach and parent. With over 25 years of experience in PreK-20 education, Liza is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, anti-racism, bias, privilege and power and creates environments that allow for people to discuss these difficult topics openly. Through her direct work with organizational leaders, staff, students, teachers, and communities, Liza empowers individuals to create a more inclusive organization, environment, community and team.
She has been invited to more than 275 organizations across the country to deliver keynote addresses and facilitate dialogue groups, training workshops, to develop strategic planning, support change management, and empower faculty and staff. Certified as a Professional Coach by the Institute for Professional Education in Coaching (iPEC) and having earned her Professional Certified Coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation, Liza helps clients set and achieve goals by tapping into what it means to lead a goal-centered life. Additionally, Liza is certified in the Intercultural Development Inventory, a tested assessment to guide your team in developing greater cross-cultural capacity.
RegistrationEarly bird rate
for adults and students: $130 (until Feb 28, 2022) Regular rate: $155 (March 1, 2022 and after) |
Hotel Accommodations & TravelJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to the school. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the next closest.
Book in our hotel block at the Marriott Newport Beach to get the great conference rate. |
Call for Workshop Proposals
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