Chan led her team on the front lines of an explosive growth area for A+E Networks, spearheading the implementation and successful launch of three FAST Channels, five international single series channels and four podcasts. Her creative intuition and branding strategy has pushed back against traditional models and resulted in new solutions on how product art is viewed across the digital space. As a proud leader of the Brand Cultural Engagement Team within A+E Network’s Marketing group, she actively engages the team with educational and social initiatives that encourage everyone to get involved and stay connected. She’s thrilled that A+E launched the ACE (Asian Community Excellence) group this year. “It’s been particularly uplifting knowing there’s a community of support coming from colleagues and an organization that recognizes challenges and rallies with you, especially during these trying times,” she says.
What is the best initiative to come out of one of your company’s Employee Resource Groups?
I’m thrilled our ERG launched the ACE (Asian Community Excellence) group this year. With the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes since the pandemic began, it’s been comforting and reassuring to have a safe place where the AAPI community can come together, breed solidarity and share common experiences on how it has affected them mentally and emotionally. It’s been particularly uplifting knowing there’s a community of support coming from colleagues and an organization that recognizes challenges and rallies with you, especially during these trying times.
My best advice for fostering open, honest communication is…
….to listen. Being heard and acknowledging what is said with appreciation and respect for differences creates trust, and with trust comes a safe space. That’s the foundation to create an open, honest framework for communication.
What is your Favorite current show that you feel embraces D&I?
“Killing Eve,” “Bridgerton,” “Sex Education,” “Kim’s Convenience.”
