This invitation-only event will bring together over 150 influential leaders and rising Asian stars representing various industries to recognize great Asian American leaders, as well as showcase and empower the next generation of global leaders.
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Dr. Sachiko Kuno President |
Dr. Wallace Loh President |
Frank Islam Chairman & CEO |
Japanese Ambassador and Mrs. Sasae, Singaporean Ambassador and Mrs. Mirpuri, Indonesian Ambassador Bowoleksono, Nepali Ambassador Karki, numerous executives, entrepreneurs, scholars, lawyers, journalists, and other industry leaders including our naisA Global board members, mentors and protégés.
For ticket inquiries or program book ad buy opportunities, contact: robert@naisaglobal.org
Rep. Jamie Raskin
US Congressman
Maryland, 8th District
David Trone
Co-Founder
Total Wine & More
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| David Kim Vice President of Government Affairs Hyundai Motors |
Sid Venketesan Chief IP Counsel GE Digital |
Mei Xu Co-Founder & CEO Chesapeake Bay Candle |
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Kavya Kopparapu |
Hana Mangat |
When:
Friday, November 10th, 2017
6:00 pm VIP Reception
7:00 pm Three Course Dinner + Auction + Program
Dress code: Formal/Black Tie
Where:
The University Club
1135 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Valet Parking Available
(as of October 30th)
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Japanese Arita-Yaki Vase Landscape – Japanese Porcelain Vase w/ wooden box. Courtesy of the Embassy of Japan
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Iron Gate Restaurant Dinner for 4 at one of DC’s best restaurants! Courtesy of Anthony Chittum, Chef/Owner Iron Gate Restaurant
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Blue Mercury Luxury Beauty Gift Basket This basket is filled to the brim with the highest-end beauty and skincare products for ultimate pampering and indulgence! Featuring La Mer, Chanel, Jo Malone, M-61 Labs, Lune Aster, Molton Brown, Oribe and more! Courtesy of Marla Beck, CEO & Co-Founder, Blue Mercury
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Washington Wizards Tickets Enjoy 2 Club Level tickets cheering on DC’s own Washington Wizards as they take on the Orlando Magic! Saturday night, December 23rd. Courtesy of Ken Lench of Kirkland & Ellis
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Yo-Yo Ma & Renee Fleming Signed CDs Including Custom Note Listen to cello maestro Yo-Yo Ma perform musical ensemble magic with artistic friends, including soprano star Renee Fleming! Courtesy of Yo-Yo Ma & Renee Fleming
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Equinox Gym Membership Considered one of the best and swankiest gyms in America, experience 3 months of unlimited, unrivaled fitness classes, personal training, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and luxury amenities, including on-site spa! See why Fitness Magazine voted Equinox: Best Gym in America! Select from Tysons, Bethesda, or Washington, DC locations. Courtesy of Equinox Gym
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A Private Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building by a Congressional Aide Unlike the publicly available tours, your group of up to four will see a number of special parts of the Capitol Building including the House Floor and the Speaker’s Balcony. The tour – including up to 4 people – will be followed by lunch hosted by lobbyist Bill McCann in the House Member’s Dining Room, a restaurant located in the Capitol Building. Courtesy of Bill McCann
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Dinner, Discussion & Banter with a Former White House Speechwriter Spend a classic Washington evening with Mr. Matthew Rees, former speechwriter to President George W. Bush (‘43’), National Security Adviser, Condoleezza Rice, Chairman of the SEC, William Donaldson, and countless industry CEOs. Hear about the highest levels of Leadership over a gourmet dinner hosted at naisA Global Board Member Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh’s home! Dinner for 4 + Mr. Rees. Date to be mutually agreed upon by auction winners and Mr. Rees. Courtesy of Matthew Rees and Elizabeth Cho Fertikh
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Autographed Washington Capitals Jersey of G Braden Holtby #70 Certificate of Authenticity included. Braden is widely considered one of the NHL’s top goalies. He holds several team records, and even won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender in 2016. Courtesy of Qiao Sun, Monumental Sports
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Autographed Washington Wizards Jersey of SG Bradley Beal #3 Certificate of Authenticity included. Bradley is one of best young players in the NBA, and projects to be an NBA All Star for years to come. Courtesy of Qiao Sun, Monumental Sports
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Heirloom Portrait Lubin Portraits has been in business for over 30 years and is internationally known for their beautiful portraiture, creative style, and consistently delighted clients. This donation is valued at $2,400. The certificate covers a preportrait consultation, in-studio portrait session and a hand-crafted, custom 11×14” Imperial Portrait. Courtesy of Lubin Portrait
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Holiday Wreath A statement wreath with fresh products featuring magnolia foliage, rosemary, scabies pods, poppy pods, thistle and grass that will dry to last the holiday season. Courtesy of Dream Floral Art
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Office and Meeting Space Rental Full day private office & 14 people meeting space + beverage service- Good at any of the 9 Metro Office locations in the DC Metro Area. Courtesy of Metro Offices and Danai Brooks
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Attendance at Live Taping of ‘Meet the Press’ for 4 People Watch host Chuck Todd grill US and world leaders in the longest running TV show in history, a classic Washington & national favorite! Courtesy of Ilana Drimmer, NBC’s Meet the Press
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Luxury Yacht Ride Private, customized 3-hour boat tour of the DC area including the monuments, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and other historical and fascinating sites. For up to 6 people. Courtesy of Denny Clifford, Owner, EmbarkDC
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Autographed Washington Redskins Jersey of QB Kirk Cousins #8 Certificate of Authenticity included. Kirk is one of the top-10 quarterbacks in the NFL. He holds several NFL records, Washington Redskins franchise records, and a Guinness World Record! Courtesy of Michael Reyes, Merrill Lynch
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Ridgewells High-End Event Catering $1,000 Gift Certificate From intimate gatherings to epic galas, Ridgewells strives to craft the most outstanding cuisine and the most elegant, high-end presentations. With over 80 years of experience, Ridgewells has long been setting the standard for social catering and hospitality services in the nation’s capital. Courtesy of Susan Lacz, Ridgewells Catering
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Tail Up Goat Restaurant $500 dollar gift card for an impeccable dining experience at one of Washington’s only Michelin rated restaurants! Courtesy of Kevin Doyle Owner, Tail Up Goat
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Central Michel Richard Restaurant Two gift cards ($300 each) for one of the best restaurants in DC! Courtesy of Maggie Gao |
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TenPenh Tysons $500 dollar gift certificate to TenPenh, some of the best Asian cuisine and cocktails in the area! Courtesy of Mark Teitelbaum of CBRE |
Dr. Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh, Auction Committee Chair Danai Brooks
Susan Choi | Maggie Gao | Matt Garcell | Fred Gumbinner
Daniel Heider | Tim Hwang | Justin King, Esq.
Dr. Jim Liew | John Lin | Jimmy Lynn
Cynthia McGee | Michael Reyes | Aryani Ong | Cal Simmons
Michael Spekter, Esq. | Qiao Sun | Mark Teitelbaum
CBRE | Wells Fargo | Cardinal Health | S&R Foundation | Kirkland & Ellis | Nikkei Asian Review
POSCO America | UBS | CapStar Commercial Realty | David and June Trone Family Foundation
Monumental Sports | Lafayette Federal Credit Union | Tiffany & Co | Ridgewells | G Street Food | Metro Offices
EmbarkDC | Dr. Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh | Michael Spekter | Dr. Jamie Sheen | Tim Hwang | Anonymous | Jhon Pacheco
Justin King | Iche Chiu | Matt Garcell | Daniel Heider | Susan Choi | Michael Reyes | Embassy of Japan
Anthony Chittum | Kevin Doyle | Blue Mercury | Mathew Rees | Bill McCann | Equinox Gym | Qiao Sun
Maggie Gao | Dream Floral Art | Lubin Portrait Studio | Ilana Drimmer | Tiger 21 | APIASF
Mark Teitelbuam | Ken Lench | Dr. Jamie Sheen | Iche Chiu | John Lin
Akram Elias | | Neil Horikoshi | Cal Simmons
If you have any questions, contact our program associate at robert@naisaglobal.org.
