About ANY

Our Mission

The mission of the Asian Network at Yale is to connect, inspire, and empower the Yale community including Asian Heritage professionals, supporting Yale’s ability to excel in an increasingly complex, competitive and diverse world.

We strive to do the following:

Develop a support network for Yale employees, including Asian Heritage staff at all levels and strengthen the professional and social relationships between Asian employees, and the university.
Assist Yale to capitalize on the range of skills, backgrounds and competencies of the Asian Heritage community and advance the University’s mission as a global institution of excellence.
Sponsor at least 3 cultural events annually that celebrate the heritage and richness of traditions.

The aim of the Office of Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture is to create an inclusive and empowering work environment for the diverse work community here at Yale University. The Office of Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture is committed to bringing our colleagues of the Asian Heritage community into the fold to join our other heritage staff organizations.

Steering Committee

The primary function of the Steering Committee is to provide guidance for the strategic direction of ANY in order to ensure that activities are aligned with the mission and goals of the organization. We meet on the Tuesdays of the second week each month and our team consist of staff, faculty and postdoctoral students.

Our functions include:

Establishing the strategic direction, missions, and goals of ANY
Developing the year’s priorities, programs and events
Voting on major decisions that impact ANY’s missions, goals, and brand
Representing ANY and communicating our purpose to the greater Yale community.

Committee

The Career Development sub-committee supports and enhances the professional development of members at all stages of their career through education, training, networking, and other activities. We are responsible for coordinating these efforts.

Our functions include:

Managing ANY’s leadership speaker series, including making arrangements for speakers and establishing the themes
Developing programs to assist ANY’s members to advance in their careers at Yale
Identifying which available “hot jobs” should be announced to ANY’s members

The Community Engagement & Services committee lead the strategic communications and marketing efforts that advance ANY’s mission and encourage participation across the Yale community. The team works to increase membership value, awareness of benefits, and member satisfaction while maintaining the integrity and appropriate use of the ANY brand. It also communicates effectively with members and the broader Yale community through coordinated marketing, digital platforms, and engagement initiatives. ANY promotes and celebrates service and sustainability by creating meaningful opportunities for members to share their skills, gain valuable experience, build connections, and have fun. The committee identifies service priorities, organizes activities, and develops partnerships that expand ANY’s positive impact.

Develop marketing materials and oversee consistent, appropriate use of the ANY logo and brand.
Determine appropriate email communications and administer ANY’s social media channels.
Create periodic community surveys and support the ongoing development of the ANY website.
Design new programs that cultivate engagement among prospective, new, and current members.
Identify, plan, and coordinate community service and sustainability initiatives, including co-sponsorships for larger-scale efforts.

The Membership and Outreach sub-committee is the link between ANY and the Yale community. We are responsible for outreach to the Yale community and for increasing membership to ANY’s planning committees.

Our functions include:

Overseeing outreach to employees, including new employee welcome emails
Organizing quarterly networking luncheons
Managing membership lists

The Social, Cultural & Well-Being committee enriches the ANY community by creating opportunities for members to connect, celebrate, and engage with cultural life at Yale and beyond. Throughout the year, the committee coordinates a variety of social and cultural events, managing their planning and execution to ensure welcoming, enjoyable, and meaningful experiences for members. Additionally, they promote healthy living and supports members’ overall wellness through programs and awareness efforts focusing on mental wellness, mindfulness, work-life balance, and other practices that help foster a healthy and supportive community.

Plan ANY social events, including food, entertainment, accessibility, and event logistics.
Identify cultural events within Yale and the broader community that may be shared with or supported by ANY members.
Select and organize co-sponsorship opportunities for cultural events and collaborations.
Develop programs that encourage mental wellness, mindfulness, and healthy living.
Promote resources and practices that support work-life balance and a strong sense of community.