EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection: PAVE ERG Hosts AAPI Heritage Month Event Across VGC
In May, our Pan Asian Valent Employees (PAVE) Employee Resource Group (ERG) brought employees across the Valent Group of Companies together for a vibrant and meaningful celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The event featured a coordinated Microsoft Teams presentation for all employees and in-person gatherings at both the North American Innovation Center and the Biorational Research Center. The celebration highlighted the diverse cultures, rich traditions, and important contributions of the AAPI community — all while sharing delicious food, laughter, and camaraderie. The celebration began with a warm welcome from Vrutika Patel, followed by Brian Lin, who shared insights on the significance of AAPI Heritage Month and how PAVE is fostering inclusion and connection across the organization. Employees then tested their knowledge with an engaging AAPI-themed trivia game led by Nicole Kellerman and Marianne Malec, sparking friendly competition and a deeper appreciation for AAPI history and culture. The event closed with site-specific celebrations, coordinated by Leslie Garcia, where employees gathered in person to enjoy traditional foods, festive décor, and shared moments of reflection and community.
Thank you to the PAVE ERG for organizing this inspiring event and for creating space for celebration, education, and unity.
Check out the presentation deck HERE (including trivia game) and watch our highlights video HERE .
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