2025 IAG Conference
Leading for our Future
We're excited to bring you the 14th Annual Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference in the Greater Washington DC Area on Nov. 14th, 2025! This year's IAG conference will focus on empowering professionals like you with everything from crucial soft skills to the latest tech trends that are shaping industries. Get ready to gain the tools you need to lead for your future!
Inspiring Across Generations are regional conferences that gather our corporate and community partners for a day of leadership, mentorship, and relationship development programs. These provide insight and benefits for both students and seasoned professionals. These conferences also provide networking opportunities for leaders, professionals, and students at the local level.
Why Attend IAG
Grow
Hear from industry-leading experts and gain unparalleled perspectives from sessions lead by senior experts in consulting, finance, and more to grow your career.
Connect
Connect with a like-minded community around topics that impact Pan-Asian talent. Meet new people and build a network to cultivate your circle of power.
Learn
Unlock professional opportunities and leave with actionable insights around advocacy to implement to your professional and personal life.
What To Know
What should I wear?
Business casual.
What do I bring?
Yourself, business cards, and a pen/paper to take notes.
How do I get there?
8350 Broad St 6th Floor Conference Rooms, McLean, VA 22102 (KPMG’s VA Office). The closest metro station is Greensboro (accessible via the silver line) which is a 4 min walk. Parking garages are also available nearby and underneath the building ($13)
Will there be food?
Yes Lunch will by Yunan By Potomac (Yunnan By Potomac) served with water and soft drinks.
Is this event CPE eligible?
Yes, you can receive up to 4.5 CPE credits for attending this event.
Schedule of Events
11:00-11:30 AM
Registration
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6th Floor
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Headshot Photos: Hub 6th Floor
Check-in
Grab some Coffee/Tea while you meet other attendees
11:30-11:45 PM
Welcome
Chris Choi and Tina Cooper - Co-Presidents, Ascend Greater Washington Co-Presidents
11:45-12:00 PM
Opening Remarks
Anna Mok - Ascend President
12:30-1:00 PM
Opening Keynote
Hasan Oberoi - SVP, Neighborhood and Community Lending Performance Executive, Bank of America
1:00-2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Building Your Career with Purpose & Redefining Success
Moderator: Zach Heng - Head of Partnerships, Ascend
Panelist:
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Vinay Vijay Singh - CEO and Founder, Velocity Group/Former Chief AI Officer and CFO for HUD
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Sunny Hwang - Product Management, AI Infastructure and Container Runtimes, Google
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Alice Woo - Senior Marketing Manager, Astra Zeneca
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Gengfei Li - Manager, EY
2:00-3:00 PM
McCormick Cultural Series:
How Cultural Identity & Storytelling Help
Shape our Food Experiences
Moderator: Ramesh Moorthy - Senior Director, Global Strategic Growth Management, McCormick
Panelists:
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Janice Tsuji - Senior Culinary Development Manager, McCormick
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Gabby Quintana - Principal Research Chef, McCormick
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Brian Javier - Product Development Scientist II, McCormick
3:00-3:15 PM
Break
Break time
3:15-4:15 PM
Breakout Session 1: Own Your Narrative: Building a Personal Brand
Breakout Session 2: The Art of Influence & Leading without Authority
Breakout Session 1 Moderator: Alizabeth Cho - Senior Manager, Accenture
Breakout Session 1 Panelists:
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Young Bang - Operating Executive, Carlyle Group, Former Principle Deputy Assistance of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, & Technology)
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Angel Wang - Partner, Guidehouse
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Meichen Luo - Global Brand Marketing Lead, Marriott International
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Alicia Min - Senior Manager, KPMG
Breakout Session 2 Moderator: Kathleen Hom - Senior Counsel, Dell Technologies
Breakout Session 2 Panelists:
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Jayme Hansen - Former CFO for the Defense Health Agency
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Rohan Chowhan - Director, Technology Consulting, Protiviti
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Qin J Zheng - Senior Technology Risk Consultant, EY
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Angela Zeng - Global Clinical Lead, Astra Zeneca
4:15-4:30 PM
Break
Break time
4:30-5:00 PM
Ending Keynote Speaker
Sree Mitra - Founder & CEO, Q Studio
5:00-5:15 PM
Closing Remarks: PNC
Michelle Khalili Yuhas - Managing Director, Corporate Banking Financial Institutions Group, PNC
Anusha Gibson - Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development, PNC
5:15-5:30 PM
Presidents and Scholarship Award Ceremony
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5:30-7:30 PM
Reception
Bank of America Lounge
8300 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Speakers & Panelists
Keynote and Closing Speakers
Hasan Oberoi
Speaker
Senior Vice President,
Business Strategy & Intelligence Executive, Bank of America
Hasan’s team focuses on ensuring there is broad-based access to lending and capital for individuals, families, and small businesses. He and his team engage with nonprofits, community advocacy groups, real estate professional organizations, and industry leaders, advocating for housing stability, affordability, and generational wealth creation.
Hasan started his career in banking in 2005 and has held many different roles focused on driving responsible growth, talent development, community engagement, and volunteerism. He is also focused on the bank’s work around promoting financial education and literacy.
Hasan, his wife, and two sons live in Northern Virginia. Hasan has been actively involved in the Greater Washington DC area to advocate active involvement in the community and has proudly volunteered and
partnered with many local non-profit organizations.
Panelists & Moderators
Zach Heng (Building Your Career Moderator)
Head of Partnerships, Ascend
Co-Owner, Yunnan by Potomac
Zach Heng is a seasoned human resources leader with nearly two decades of experience in project management, process improvement, and organizational transformation, specializing in designing and executing inclusive talent strategies that drive cultural change, enhance business performance, and empower all talent to thrive.
As the Interim Head of Partnerships at Ascend, Zach leverages his expertise in storytelling, business development, digital branding and social media marketing to support the mission of advancing professionals in the workplace and corporate boardrooms. He also serves as a Speaker and Senior Leaders Council Member at Hacking HR, a global community of people leaders and professionals interested in employee experience, culture transformation, and leadership development.
Zach's prior roles include Senior People & Culture Advisor at Vanguard - one of the world’s largest investment companies - leading global employee experience initiatives to integrate fair, equitable, and inclusive business practices.
Zach also serves as a board director, public speaker, and strategic advisor to startups, nonprofits, and professional organizations championing small and minority-owned businesses and advancing representation for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
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