AAPI Heritage Month: May 10 — Studio 5 - Learning and Development, Inc.

AAPI Heritage Month

Advancing Leaders Through Innovation

FAPAC 2024 Theme

"Opportunity," defined as the set of circumstances that make achievement possible, lies at the heart of the American dream, making our nation renowned as the land of opportunity.

Join our panelists as they delve into the theme's significance, particularly in today's dynamic landscape where organizations have demonstrated agility and innovation in response to the pandemic. Explore how various sectors can contribute to breaking down barriers to professional progression, placing a spotlight on innovation, critical thinking, and strategic leadership to exceed organizational goals. Engage in this insightful discussion celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, where we focus on the critical importance of advancing leaders through opportunities.

“Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another.”

- Yuri Kochiyama, Japanese American political and civil rights activist (1921-2014)

This Month’s Coffee Talk

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Expert
Arti is a proud first-gen Indo-Fijian American daughter, mother, aunt and wife. She is an avid fan of true crime and questionable TV shows. Arti is currently a Senior Specialist of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Klaviyo where she gets to take an EDI lens to processes and products to ensure inclusion and accessibility are present. Before Klaviyo, Arti was an IDEA Business Partner at Twitter where she collaborated with engineering leaders to create inclusive strategies and programs. Prior to Twitter, Arti worked at Micron and VMware as a Program Manager in the company’s Diversity and Inclusion teams where she focused on developing and managing programs, events and external partnerships that created equity in development opportunities and a stronger sense of belonging. Arti is a firm believer in the power of small acts having a big impact.
L&D Researcher and Strategist
Dr. Erick Kaʻimi Darnell is a seasoned and experienced learning researcher with over 28 years of versatile expertise in learning and development, change management, and human performance improvement. His comprehensive experience includes leadership roles in learning and development teams, creating impactful programs, spearheading change initiatives, and collaborating with clients to identify performance improvement opportunities for enhanced outcomes. His extensive portfolio encompasses industries such as aviation, financial services, healthcare, retail, SaaS, and utilities. Beyond his professional achievements, he is an award-winning public speaker and a facilitator with ATD-Cascadia. He served as a commissioner for the City of Portland’s DE&I committee, and he enjoys hula dancing, motorcycle riding, and public speaking with Toastmasters International. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner and two non-human children (two cats).