By Jack Hanna, Internal VP of AAUC, and Yen Marshall, External VP of AAUC
Welcome to Washington, D.C.
As Co-chairs of the 2025 Unity Summit, we are honored to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a gathering that promises inspiration, connection, and action. This annual convening is a vital space for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities to engage in dialogue, advocacy, and celebration.
This year’s program explores civil and economic rights, religious freedom, civic participation, cultural identity, mental health, and community mobilization. We’ll also examine the impact of recent executive orders and prepare for the 2026 national elections. Expect multicultural performances, advocacy training, and direct engagement with Members of Congress on AANHPI priorities.
Debuting AAUC’s HUB & News Portal
We’re proud to introduce two signature resources:
- AAUC’s HUB: A comprehensive marketplace for Asian American data and statistics, designed to empower researchers, advocates, and policymakers.
- Asian American News Portal: A weekly curated digest spotlighting stories across the diaspora, amplifying grassroots voices and timely updates.
These tools support AAUC’s role in elevating AANHPI narratives during the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, embedding our communities into the national story.
Celebrating Our Honorees
We proudly recognize:
- President’s Award for Young AAPI: Oorja Manot
- President’s Special Award for Youth: Akhil Venkatesh & Adam Zhang
- Outstanding Community Service: Mukta Bain, Dr. Junzhou Huang, and the Vietnamese Social Services of MN
- Norman Mineta Award for Public Service: Ambassador M. Osman Siddique
- Dalip Singh Saund Award for Political Leadership: Rep. Gene Wu
- Philanthropist of the Year: Dr. Ellen Qiong Schicktanz & Dr. Surinder Sehgal
Their leadership and service reflect the heart of our movement. Read more about our awardees.
Voices That Inspire
This year’s speakers include nationally recognized leaders: Helen Zia, Anil Sharma, Sandy Chau, KaYing Yang, Cindy Tsai, Haipei Shue, Quyen Dinh, Dr. James Zogby, and Texas State Rep. Gene Wu.
We hope this Summit informs your work, strengthens your resolve, and deepens your sense of belonging. Thank you for joining us in building Unity across our AANHPI communities.
