NEW YEAR. IMPROVED GOALS. Amidst the challenges our communities have faced in the last year, we are excited for what’s to come as we look ahead to the rest of 2021. We spent time reflecting on the work we do, why we do it, and the legacy we want to leave behind. The result is… Continue reading OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | Feb. 2021
Updates
2019 Mentorship Program feature
The 9th-annual mentorship program kicked off earlier this year, and our mentees are now halfway through the program! For the first half of the program, they worked with their Tier 1 mentors to develop a one-year career plan. They will soon begin working with their Tier 2 mentor before completing the program on May 4. Stay tuned… Continue reading 2019 Mentorship Program feature
Jan. 2019 Board Member Feature: Cathey Kuo
Cathey Kuo is a real estate advisor, investor and entrepreneur, as well as the owner of Kyou Beauty Spa. Why did you join OCA? I joined OCA because the organization’s main goal is to advance the economic and social well being of the AAPI community which I am passionate about. What I enjoy most about… Continue reading Jan. 2019 Board Member Feature: Cathey Kuo
Jan. 2019 Community Feature: Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen
Minutes before greeting and celebrating her historic appointment to Assembly District 10 with the Asian Pacific Islander American community at Asian Community Development Council, Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen shows an exuberance and humility that reflects her philosophy as a legislator. “I am the first to admit that I do not know everything, but I will have… Continue reading Jan. 2019 Community Feature: Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen
Fifth Annual 88 Fund
In conjunction with ACDC Anniversary, OCA Las Vegas 88 Fund was held at the AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. at Treasure Island. This year, we honored several APIA icons as well as raising funds for the annual Collegiate Mentorship Program. This year, we encouraged attendees to dress up as super heroes. ICON Awardees The ICON Award was developed… Continue reading Fifth Annual 88 Fund
Fourth Annual 88 Fund
The fourth annual OCA Las Vegas 88 Fund honored several individuals for their leadership and guidance in their industry. This year’s ICON awards honors several individuals who have helped emphasize Asian and Pacific Islanders into public service. The two honorees of the OCA Las Vegas 88 ICON Award are:Councilwoman Gerri SchroderAs Councilwoman, Schroder represents the… Continue reading Fourth Annual 88 Fund
Third Annual 88 Fund
The third annual OCA Las Vegas 88 Fund honored several individuals who have helped make changes for the community of Southern Nevada through the work that they do in their own fields. This annual event was held at the Mandalay Bay Beach Club with the theme, “Aloha”. All proceeds of this event goes towards funding… Continue reading Third Annual 88 Fund
Second Annual 88 Fund
The OCA 88 Fund is an annual event recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander icons in the Southern Nevada Community. All proceeds from this event goes towards funding the OCA Mentorship program that has provided guidance for college students in Nevada. This event was held at the High Roller, the largest observation deck in the… Continue reading Second Annual 88 Fund
88 Fund
The first 88 Fund recognize unique Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals who have worked to support the community of Southern Nevada. This event serves not only to recognize individuals in our committee, but also raise funds to support the OCA Las Vegas college mentorship program. This event was held at the Springs Preserve.… Continue reading 88 Fund