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Follow on Google News | Edwin Wong Elected to the Board of Directors of the Asian American Film LabLong Time Film Lab Supporter and Former 72 Hour Shootout Participant, Edwin Wong, has Joined the Film Lab Board.
As a former participant in the 72 Hour Shootout, Edwin understands the influence of film and media in dispelling / reinforcing stereotypes, increasing cultural awareness and expanding appreciation of diversity (and lack thereof in the film and media industry). With that said , Edwin will focus efforts to support the Film Lab and its production arm by: (F) undraising, (I) ncreasing awareness, (L) everaging relationships, and (M) otivating others to get involved While completing his MBA at Fordham University's Graduate School of Business, Edwin established the Fordham Asian Business Network . As an alum, he established Fordham Fridays (MBA alumni networking). During his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), he created the curriculum and was an instructor, for the first Asian American Studies course in the School's 150 year history at the time. He also established the Asian Club at his high school. Always a sharer of knowledge and tips, Edwin recently created and is currently presenting a “crash course” for newcomers to NYC entitled, "Welcome to America 101 - Bridging Cultures, Connecting Everyone" The presentation aims to help corporate professionals visiting or transferring from overseas offices, as well as , International students coming to NYC/US for the first time, on how to adapt to NYC/ American culture. The presentation is also relevant for anyone visiting NYC and even for local residents. "We are so excited to have Edwin on board, no pun intended, " quipped Film Lab President Jennifer Betit Yen. The Film Lab has also elected its Officers for 2014, including Daryl King as Secretary and Aurora Betson as Treasurer. About the Asian American Film Lab The Film Lab is a non-profit 501(c)(3) headquartered in New York City that provides free or low cost programming to promote and support ethnic and gender diversity in film and television. Its programs and newest production arm, AAFL TV, have been featured most recently on CUNY TV (http://youtu.be/ End
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