1990 Institute Youth Symposium
Roots and Wings: Celebrating Asian American Youth with the Power of Community
Celebrating and Supporting Asian American Youth
Event Information
📅 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PT
📍 Location: College of San Mateo,
1700 West Hillsdale Avenue,
San Mateo, CA 94401
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2025
By registering you are agreeing to the event Terms and Conditions
Who Should Attend?
👩🎓 Youth (14-21): Explore identity, find mentors, and build confidence.*
👨👩👧 Parents: Gain tools to support and empower your children.
📚 Educators: Learn strategies to bring Asian American studies into classrooms.
🌎 Community Members: Engage in meaningful conversations on representation and advocacy.
* - Youth participants need to submit a Consent Form to complete their registration.
Recognizing that youth thrive within a strong support network, this symposium unites students, educators, and parents in a shared mission to build a vibrant, resilient community.
About the Symposium
Roots and Wings: Celebrating Asian American Youth with the Power of Community is a transformative gathering designed to uplift, connect, and empower Asian American students, parents, and educators. Through dynamic panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and cultural showcases, participants will gain fresh perspectives, practical insights, and a deeper commitment to personal and community growth.
This is a space where students, parents, educators, and community members can connect, share, and learn from one another. Students will meet inspiring professionals from different fields, gaining real-world guidance to help shape their futures with confidence. Parents and guardians will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges their youth face—and how to support them through advocacy and open conversations. Educators will gain practical strategies and curriculum resources to bring Asian American studies into their classrooms and foster more inclusive learning spaces.
Key Themes:
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Celebrating Asian American Contributions: Exploring the narrative of what it means to be Asian in America.
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Breaking the Model Minority Myth: Challenging stereotypes and broadening perspectives.
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Navigating Identity and Visibility: Addressing bias, underrepresentation, and self-expression.
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Balancing Expectations: Managing cultural, familial, and societal pressures.
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Cross-Generational Dialogue: Building connections of understanding between youth and adults.
The event will also spotlight Asian American creativity through entertainment, such as a film screening or comedy performance.
This event is designed to be a step forward towards lasting change, connectivity, and community empowerment.
Sponsors & Partners
Partial list, more to come
Platinum Sponsors
Individuals
Linda Tsao Yang
Gold Sponsors
Individuals
Silver Sponsors
Individuals
Dan Chao
Bronze Sponsors
Individuals
Lisa Ernst
Sandra Pan
Peter & Grace Yu
Jade Community Sponsors
Individuals
Partners
How to Support the Youth Symposium
Be a Sponsor
Join us in empowering the next generation of Asian American leaders—become a Youth Symposium sponsor today! Fill out the Sponsorship Form or scan the QR code to get started.
Be a Volunteer
With around 400 attendees expected, we need passionate volunteers like you to help make this event a success! There are plenty of ways to get involved—sign up by filing out the Volunteer Form or scan to QR code for the job that best suit you.
