leadership

My candidacy is focused on the issue that AAJA should be developed as a common institution of all Asian journalists. Journalists in developing countries are facing many difficult problems. I would like to develop AAJA as a strong organization for the solution of all such difficulties. But as you know, my aim is useless without …

Chapter elections 2013: Arjun Giri, Nepal – At-Large Board Member Read More »

Over the past two years our Seoul sub-chapter has blossomed in membership and activity. In terms of numbers, we are now on-par with Hong Kong, which has dominated the Asia chapter for years. In the next two years, I’d like to bring a regional conference to Seoul where members from all parts of our Asia …

Chapter elections 2013: Sean Lim, Seoul – Seoul Vice President Read More »

After serving as chapter secretary for two years, I’m running for Hong Kong vice-president. Many of you are familiar with the workshops and seminars AAJA-Asia has held in Hong Kong, and I plan to bring us more interactive and skill-building sessions. In the past year, I organized a workshop on photography and a resume critique, …

Chapter elections 2013: Wendy Tang, Hong Kong – Hong Kong Vice President Read More »

I’d like to spearhead a drive to redevelop our chapter’s web and social media presence along with clearly defining the processes we use for chapter-wide information dissemination.  I’ve been working with Yuriko Nagano and Eldes Tran on the current website and social media presences. I’d like to fashion a new site that would become the …

Chapter elections 2013: Jason L. Gatewood, Tokyo – Chapter Secretary Read More »

Dear AAJA-Asia, Currently serving as your National Board Representative and Chapter President, you have entrusted me with leading our 220+ members across the Asia-Pacific in record membership growth, in steering networking and regional conference events such as the annual N3 Con and in representing your best interests at AAJA National in the U.S. I ask …

Chapter elections 2013: Ramy Inocencio, Hong Kong – National Board Representative Read More »

Dear members, I have been an active AAJA-Asia member for one year. I first became aware of the Asia chapter via Twitter just weeks before I moved to Hong Kong in 2012, and immediately upon arrival both Ramy Inocencio and Wendy Tang welcomed me into the family. AAJA and its members were instrumental in connecting …

Chapter elections 2013: Asha Phillips, Hong Kong – National Board Representative and At-Large Member Read More »