Building Resilience in Challenging Times

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Event— As a society, we faced challenges that seemed unsurmountable (e.g., pandemic, domestic terrorism, wars, elections, company closures) and nevertheless, we have managed to overcome most of them. Question: How does a society or an individual navigate through obstacle(s) and design approach(s) to meet those challenge(s)? What do the parts of a solution look like? How can one train themselves to develop a solution that works for their situation(s)? The author, Lucy Chen, who wrote Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead will discuss what resilience is, how to develop it, and how to apply it.

After her book talk, Ms. Chen will offer attendees an opportunity to participate in her book signing and an extended Q&A. Please consider joining us for this skill building workshop. The books sales will be donated to Catalyst Youth Network, https://www.catalystyn.org/, a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved Oakland youth.

About Lucy Chen

Lucy grew up in China and arrived in the US in 1994 for graduate school. After receiving an MS in Environmental Engineering from UCLA in 1996, she delved into engineering and quantitative analysis in the consulting, healthcare, and finance sectors and became a financial risk executive. Lucy is a certified Human Potential Coach and Psychological Fitness Specialist who founded Gifted Coaching, bringing two decades of mentoring and coaching experience. A Distinguished Toastmaster, she excels in public speaking, career development, well-being, and financial coaching. She is also a founding member of the San Francisco Chapter of Chief, a private network for women executives.

She co-chairs the Albany Asian Pacific Islanders Parent Engagement Group while advising Catalyst Youth Network, a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved Oakland youth. A yoga enthusiast and black belt taekwondo martial artist, Lucy shows that family and health-conscious living go hand in hand (Source: Lucy Chen).

Seating: First Come Serve Basis.

Event Sponsors: The Friends of the Albany Library and Alameda County Library.