As we close 2024, I want to thank the tremendous work of our operations managers, interns, and fellow board of directors for Asian Student Achievement (ASA). We have accomplished a lot and couldn’t have done it without this great team. We hope to get the 2024 ASA Annual Report out by early February so you can see the work we accomplished in detail–but I won’t focus on that in this newsletter, other than by thanking our team for their commitment to the important mission of Asian Student Achievement.

We are ecstatic to have been able to speak to so many students and professionals from across the world. From Illinois to Hong Kong, and university appearances to professional conferences, each event this year was a joy to attend. We hope to extend our reach and impact in the future.

As the year comes to an end, we’d like to thank the people and organizations that made everything possible. With the generosity of our new and returning ASA donors, we were able to offer educational soft skills to over 600+ people this year. Due to the benevolent contributions of our many partners, we were able to showcase the work of ASA and give back to the community. Thank you to all who helped us this year–we couldn’t have done it without you.

We at Asian Student Achievement hope that all of you have a wonderful Winter Holiday, and that 2025 brings good health and prosperity to each of you. Many thanks to everyone behind and in front of Asian Student Achievement.

Baisun Candle Co. & ASA Collaboration

We’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Baisun Candle Co. From now until the end of December, you can use the code “ASA10” to receive 10% off of your order. Not only will you find thoughtful and meaningful gifts for loved ones, but for us as well–10% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to ASA to support our mission.

Baisun Candle Co. creates beautifully hand-poured, culturally inspired candles that make perfect gifts for family, friends, coworkers, and anyone on your holiday list. From delectable lunar apples to the nostalgic and warm calm tiger, Baisun surely has a cozy scent for you this winter season.

A heartfelt thank you to Brandon Leung and the team at Baisun Candle Co. for partnering with us this season. We are so grateful for this support and excited to share these unique products with the ASA community!

Asian Student Achievement is hiring for ALL our intern positions. Join our amazing team and help Asians/Asian Americans through the pipeline to leadership in the workplace.

Click the button below to find the job descriptions of all our intern positions and send your CV to ops@learnasa.org.

I support ASA as I truly believe in its mission statement. It resonates with me, as I am a huge supporter of providing resources to the next generation which will benefit their future success. ASA is also paving the way for others to emulate, as Asian American students should have as many tools as possible.

Yufang Vangaasbeek
Senior Program Manager, VineBrook Homes LLC

As the year comes to an end, we hope that you’ll consider supporting ASA.

Hear from an ASA Board member and our incredible interns as they share their personal stories and the impact ASA has had on their lives.