MayKao��Y. Hang is the President and CEO of the��Wilder Foundation, and has extensive experience serving low income and disadvantaged populations in both public and nonprofit sectors.

As a young leader, Dr. Hang saw a need for increased support for Hmong women and co-led an effort in 1998 to initiate a Twin Cities-based nonprofit and catalyst for lasting cultural, institutional, and social change to improve the lives of Hmong women. Dr. Hang continues to be actively engaged in the metro area as a community leader. She serves as a Trustee of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (9th District), and on the Women’s��Economic Roundtable.

Dr. Hang will speak for thirty minutes, and take questions for the second half hour. Immediately following her presentation, she will meet with 20 students from Augsburg’s Pan-Asian student group.

Augsburg is deeply connected to the Wilder Foundation. Wilder staff have worked closely with Augsburg’s Center for Counseling and Health Promotion, now called the . In addition, the Foundation��has hosted a number of student interns and hired dozens of Auggies. We are excited to extend our partnership in a new way by hosting Dr. Hang as a distinguished Strommen Executive Speaker.

The topic for Dr. Hang’s��presentation is Journey of 1,000 Miles. She��will discuss her vocation and the connection to her education, career, and what lessons and advice she would share to her younger self about the right pathway to choose. She will also share her personal leadership journey from an��immigrant and first generation college student to a successful career.

The Clair & Gladys Strommen Executive Speaker Series hosts three presentations per year, and is in its fifth year. The series is an opportunity to invite key regional leaders to share their vocation and expertise with Augsburg College students, alumni, staff, faculty and the greater community. All are��warmly invited to join us.

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Alumni are a critical way that students can connect with internships, learn about employment opportunities and how to navigate the hiring process. Ultimately, the Strommen Center works to help students find their own meaningful work. Be sure to check out the upcoming event’s on the , or contact programming coordinator Sandy Tilton (612-330-1472; tilton@augsburg.edu) or DJ Hamm (612-330-1329; hammd@augsburg.edu) to find out more.

As an Augsburg alum, how can I help?

1. Mentor a student��

2. Speak in a classroom��

3. Serve on a career panel

Upcoming employer panels will take place on February 8 and April 12. We are currently recruiting alumni to��participate.

4. Participate in an Auggies Connect with Employers event

Upcoming connect with employer events are:

• STEM on��October 30
• Business/Marketing/Communication on November 20
• Health Sciences on February 26
• Social Sciences on April 9

5. Mock interviews

There are several mock interview days coming up organized by major or industry. Upcoming mock interview events are:

• Accounting and Finance on October 15
• STEM on��November 19
• Business/Marketing/Communication on December 10
• Health Sciences on March 25
• Social Sciences on April 15

6. Networking

Join us for a student and alumni networking event on February 10.

7. Host a site visit

Students benefit from visiting workplaces and experiencing different corporate cultures. Alumni can host individual students or classes, when appropriate.

8. Post a job or internship on Augpost

If you’re interested in participating in any of these upcoming opportunities, or have interest in mentoring a current student, please contact:

Sandy Tilton
Marketing & Programming Coordinator
612-330-1472
tilton@augsburg.edu

David “DJ” Hamm ’08

Volunteer & Alumni Engagement Manager

612-330-1329

hammd@augsburg.edu

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