“The highlight of the (Southern Regional) convening for me was the fellowship and camaraderie with like-minded AANHPI leaders from across the country. Hearing their stories and learning about the work they’re doing in their communities was both humbling and energizing. One session that resonated deeply with me was on the AANHPI adoptee experience. My key takeaway from the convening is that the challenges AANHPI communities face are layered and complex—racism, assimilation pressure, cultural erasure—and those challenges are only magnified for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Despite this, there was a palpable sense of resilience in every room. Throughout the convening, I connected with attendees both in sessions—through thoughtful dialogue—and during informal moments, like after-hours karaoke, which brought everyone together in joy and community.”