​How do women rise together—and stay lifted?

In a world where leadership can feel isolating, especially for Asian women navigating corporate spaces, the power of sisterhood becomes transformative.

Moderated by Abigayle Peterson, join us for an intimate and insightful panel discussion featuring two trailblazing leaders—Lucy Ni and Claire Fang—as they share how mentorship, allyship, and genuine connection have shaped their careers. Together, they’ll explore what it means to support other women while navigating high-stakes environments, building teams, and leading with authenticity.

​In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• ​What mentorship looks like at the executive level

• ​How to build (and sustain) meaningful professional relationships

• ​Navigating career pivots and leadership transitions

• ​How allyship shows up in real, practical ways

• ​The hidden barriers Asian women face—and how sisterhood helps break them

​Whether you're an early-career professional or an established leader, this panel will leave you inspired and equipped to cultivate the kind of community that elevates everyone.

​About the Hosts

​Moderator

​Abigayle Peterson
Abigayle Peterson is the Founder of The Netwrk, a 30k+ career community helping top talent get noticed and access elite opportunities through personal branding, confidence-building, and creative career strategy. A China adoptee and former mental health nonprofit founder, Abigayle’s journey—from overcoming school bullying to coding an iOS app and landing eight tech roles through networking—inspires her mission to uplift others and open doors for those who often feel overlooked.
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​Panelists

​Lucy Ni
Lucy has been a trusted advisor in public accounting since 2003, bringing extensive expertise in both international and U.S. tax compliance and consulting. With a focus on international strategies, succession planning, and tax efficiency, she works closely with clients to navigate intricate tax laws and complex cross-border considerations.

​Her deep experience includes estate and gift tax planning, trust structuring, global tax strategies, and guiding private clients through multi-jurisdictional challenges. Before joining Baker Tilly, Lucy spent over 20 years at a Big Four firm, where she led diverse teams across multiple countries and delivered highly personalized solutions rooted in long-term client relationships.
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​Claire Fang

​Claire Fang is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across public companies and high-growth startups. She currently serves as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at FullStory, an AI-powered behavioral data platform.

​Previously, Claire held C-suite and senior leadership roles at SeekOut, Qualtrics, Microsoft, Facebook, and McKinsey. She founded the Women in Product – Seattle chapter and has served on the advisory board for the Product Management Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

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Please note that this is a space that centers women and those who relate to their lived experience. If you do not identify with this and would still like to support or engage with the community, feel free to reach out to The Authentic Asian team. We’d be happy to explore other ways to include you.