"Every different ethnic group, including Caucasians, code switch depending on which group you're in. We all do it, and it's not good or bad. It's just knowing when and how to use it." — Khánh Vu
In this episode, Nozomi and Khánh discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Every different ethnic group, including Caucasians, code switch depending on which group you're in. We all do it, and it's not good or bad. It's just knowing when and how to use it." — Khánh Vu
"We need to get enough Asian leaders into the top ranks, whatever industry, whatever things we're trying to influence, to open the door for the rest of us to where it's more acceptable to be more reflective and to be more thoughtful, not just raise your hands because you have half the answer." — Khánh Vu
"There is no ending to our development. Until our last breath, we're always growing." — Nozomi Morgan
About Khánh Vu: Khánh and his family immigrated to the USA from Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam conflict. His family found their way to Colorado. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, a Denver Public School.
Khánh graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in chemical engineering and 3 minors: McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs, Latin American Specialization, and Environmental Science.
His passion for helping young adults and fondness for Mines led him back to accepting the position as the fourth Director of the Multi-cultural Engineering Program (MEP). MEP has come full circle because Khánh was part of MEP's inception in 1989 as a student and was instrumental in the founding of the Asian Student Association in the early 90s, which later became PASES (Professional Asian Society of Engineers and Scientists), eventually merged with SASE. As the MEP Director, he helped over 1,000 students with their recruitment, retention, and professional development.
As a Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) volunteer, Khánh helped plan the 2011 National Conference. Khánh joined SASE full-time as the CEO & Executive Director in late 2011. Khánh oversaw the doubling of the collegiate chapters and tripling its membership during his 1st-year tenure with SASE. SASE has become the largest professional Asian American Organization in the US by number of chapters, conference size, and organizational support. He looks forward to growing SASE to its full potential.
Khánh enjoys spending time with his wife, Uyển, and 4 children: Thiên n “JP”, Thiên Sơn “Vincent”, Thiên Hải “Dominic” & Thiên Hà “Teresa”. His hobbies include youth ministry, volleyball, and being a foodie.
Connect with Khánh Vu:
Website: https://www.saseconnect.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vuqkhanh/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vu.q.khanh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuqkhanh/
SASE National Conference: https://conference.saseconnect.org/
Connect with Nozomi Morgan:
Website: https://www.michikimorgan.com/
Book: In the works
Email: team@michikimorgan.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/
Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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