By Alton Wang Communications and Development Associate APIAVote Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) was disappointed and appalled by the use of racist caricatures and messages in Lewiston, Maine, in signs that attacked an Asian American mayoral candidate on the basis of race and ethnicity. This offensive anti-Asian sentiment has no place in any […]
Chen publishes book on yoga
Christine Chen, recently published a new book, “Happy-Go-Yoga.” Chen is a two-time Emmy Award winning American journalist, a certified Yoga instructor, and founder of Christine Chen Yoga. She has been an anchor and reporter for several U.S. television news networks. She is the managing partner of Chen Communications, a marketing communications consulting group founded […]
Locals embrace fashion recycling
By Jocelyn Chui Northwest Asian Weekly When local fashion blogger Jess Estrada cleans her closet, she goes
Oct. 8: ACRS raises more than $121,000 at annual gala
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) hosted its annual benefit gala, A Culinary Journey, at The Westin Bellevue. About 385 guests attended the sold-out event and more than $121,000 was raised to support ACRS’s 13 programs.
August: Christine Chen and Richard Velazquez to relocate to NYC
Christine Chen, founder and principal of Chen Communications, and husband Richard Velazquez, soon-to-be senior director of innovation for PepsiCo, are moving to New York City. Chen Communications will be headquartered in NYC, while still operating and working with some clients in the Seattle area. PepsiCo will continue to drive technology marketing solutions for its products.
May 20: Christine Chen, Hoan Do, and Julie Pham win awards at APA Heritage Bash
The Second Annual Verizon Wireless APA Heritage Bash was held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle. The main feature of the event was the Asian Pacific American Community Roast Awards.
Upcoming conference for women focuses on investing in one’s self
Invest in Yourself is the theme of WIN!, a day-long leadership conference to be held on June 4 at the Microsoft Conference Center. WIN! stands for Women in NAAAP
Sept. 10: Moon cakes given to seniors to celebrate autumn festival
Christine Chen, founder and chairperson of the Pacific Asia Pro-Health Foundation, partnered with the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Cultural Center
April 8: Christine Chen is a business champion
At the McCaw Hall, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Seattle District Office named Christine Chen, of Chen Communications, as Washington state’s Minority Small Business Champion.
Aug. 1: Christine Chen and Richard Velazquez marry
The two met salsa dancing at Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill. Guests at the wedding were the couple’s friends and family from San Francisco and New York. The couple’s golden retriever was the ring bearer during the ceremony.