
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Asian Women Empowerment (AWE) Network is to empower Asian women to increase their visibility and be seen as impactful leaders who are authentic to their values, culture, and identity.
We create a supportive community where Asian women can openly share their unique challenges in a safe and understanding space.
Through culturally relevant programs and events, we foster professional growth and elevate leadership representation, helping Asian women to be heard, seen, and recognized as authentic leaders.
Together, we cultivate a spirit of giving back and uplifting one another to build a more inclusive and equitable future.
Let's Shine Together! Let's be Shine Makers!
OUR VALUES

leadership
The AWE Network is founded by Denise Ang who is deeply passionate about helping Asian women be visible and seen as leaders true to their culture and identity. Through the AWE Network, Denise organizes community events and provides training programs to help Asian women increase their visibility as leaders and improve their skills in self-advocacy, executive presence and personal branding.
Denise Ang is also the Founder of Denise Ang Coaching and Consulting and a certified Executive Coach specializing in coaching Asian women to embrace authentic leadership, rewrite their script, and own their success story in alignment with their true purpose.
Denise writes about the unique challenges faced by Asian Women in their careers, and strategies on how to lead with authenticity, purpose and visibility in her Substack Newsletter - Asian Women: Unseen To Unstoppable (denisang.substack.com)
Denise serves on the board of the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) Western Region, where she supports the Asian women coaches, entrepreneurs and business communities.
With over 20 years of global experience spanning Asia, the UK, and the US, Denise brings a wealth of expertise across both public and private sectors. She is a seasoned business strategy and partnerships leader and currently serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships for Android at Google, where she spearheads initiatives to bring next-generation technologies, including Generative AI, to billions of users worldwide.
Denise holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London. Denise is also trained in negotiation in Harvard Law School.

EVENTS
- Asian Women Coaching ProgramMon, Mar 31Virtual Event
- The Art of Getting Noticed: Strategies for Career GrowthFri, Mar 21Virtual Event
- Women’s History Month 2025: Networking Mixer & PotluckSat, Mar 15Los Gatos
- Asian Women Coaching ProgramThu, Mar 13Virtual
- California Conference for WomenWed, Feb 12San Jose
- Lunar New Year 2025 Networking Mixer & PotluckSat, Feb 01Menlo Park

MEMBERSHIP
Membership is free. Join the AWE Network to connect with other Asian women in our Shine Makers community. As a member, you'll gain access to:
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Exclusive events and leadership opportunities to boost your career
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Mentorship and resources tailored for Asian women
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A supportive community to grow, learn, and give back
Sign up for your free membership today and be a Shine Maker!