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Tonight's Women Green The Way (#WGTW) speaker series on climate adaptation in the built environment kicked off in style thanks to Gregory May, Aaron Huang and Bonnie So. The U.S. Consulate leaders set the tone by emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation in building climate resilience. From there, over 80 professionals engaged on driving tangible #change. Moderator Wendy Ding steered a discussion sure to drive real progress. Thomasin (Tommy) Crowley kicked off by emphasizing the role of ratings in driving climate responses. But it was keynote David Gottfried who captured hearts with his visionary journey helping launch the global green building movement. David's passion for decarbonization through the World Green Building Council was palpable. His decades of pushing this mission forward serve as an example to all. Panelists Agnes K Y Tai, PhD 戴洁莹, Mary McHale and Sophia Wong reinforced the need for collaborative, cross-sector solutions with insightful regional anecdotes. Throughout, thought-provoking questions surfaced new areas for #action. With climate threats intensifying daily, events like this give us cause for hope. We are energized to see what solutions emerge when champions across disciplines unite to problem-solve. Our future depends on it - who's with #WGTW? Special thanks to Jazreel C. for her leadership as the WGTW Lead, Judy Ho from Friends of the Harp (#FOTH) for the beautiful Harp performance by Clement Yim, as well as our event volunteers Andy Lo Chan Gyu Choi Makhabbat Ibraimova and Lon Cheng. The event wouldn't be the same without your dedications.

Prioritizing Well-Being at WIFA's #MMP Event On April 15, the WIFA MMP event focused on an important topic - managing our mental health. Panelists from Mind HK 香港心聆 and Oliver Wyman shared profound insights into caring for ourselves during challenging times. Their openness created a supportive space for a meaningful discussion. Participants raised thoughtful questions. How do we choose therapists? Support friends and families? Foster workplace well-being? Real conversations around vital issues that added depth. Plus HK$10,000 was raised for Mind HK! Contributions that will ensure that many will not face their struggle alone. By focusing on well-being, we foster a caring culture. The WIFA community empowers resilience and strength while navigating careers and family life. Gratitude to speakers for expertise, organizers for coordination, participants for engagement. Commitment to growth, support and well-being makes this program truly impactful. Wishing continued success and well-being to all! #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport

Get inspired from one of our mentor: "The WIFA Mentorship Program provides the means to connect with aspiring industry joiners and to sharpen leadership skills. Interacting with my mentee helps to bring in new perspectives and refreshing ideas. Both mentor and mentee benefit from being able to expand the horizon of networking beyond one's own product area and one's own company. It feels great to give back and to get reverse inspired! " - Jose (Josie) Fung Institutional Equity, Morgan Stanley Learn more on our Mentor Mentee Program via career@wifasia.org #WIFA #MMP #Mentor #Womenempowerment #Quoteoftheday