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Leading Unapologetically: AAPI Women Redefining Power

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 

Everyman Theatre

315 W Fayette St. Baltimore, MD, 21201

6 - 8 p.m.  

What does it mean to lead unapologetically? Three AAPI women will show us the way. Join the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs for a candid conversation with Kiko Fejarang (Head Chef of The Duchess), Kimi Yoshino (Editor in Chief of The Baltimore Banner), and Siu Cheung Rossmark (Executive Director of Asian American LEAD and Vice Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs) on Tuesday, May 27, from 6-8 P.M. at Everyman Theatre.


 This discussion will explore how each speaker has challenged the status quo, taken bold risks, and redefined power and success on their own terms. A must-attend evening for aspiring and current leaders ready to lead with their own authentic voice.
 

Doors open at 6 p.m. for networking and light fare. 

Panel begins at 6:30 p.m.

Parking:

Everyman Theatre is located at 315 West Fayette Street, near the Hippodrome Theatre and the historic Lexington Market, and is easily accessible by public transportation or car with many convenient parking options in the area.

Metered street parking is available nearby (pay with coins, by credit card, or by app). You can also conveniently park at the Baltimore Grand Garage at 5 N. Paca St. or The Atrium Garage at 322 W Fayette St. for easy access to Everyman.

Kiko Fejarang

Chef Kiko (39), whose family roots are in Guam - the U.S. island territory in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific - has been with the Foreman Wolf restaurant group for most of the past 17 years. She graduated from the culinary program of the Art Institute of Seattle and, after working for a time in various hotel restaurants, eventually joined Foreman Wolf in 2007, working as a Sous Chef at the former Pazo in the Baltimore neighborhood of Harbor East. Chef Kiko later became the Executive Chef of Johnny’s in the Roland Park neighborhood when it opened in 2012 until returning for a time to Guam for family reasons in 2015. She eventually joined the MINA Group, a San Francisco-based restaurant management group, but decided to return to the Baltimore area in 2021 when Foreman Wolf enticed her to assume the role of Sous Chef at their newest restaurant, The Milton Inn, a 240-year fieldstone house in Baltimore County that once served as a coach stop for Quaker settlers and a haven for travelers.

Chef Kiko currently lends her culinary talents at various Foreman Wolf restaurants while also training new culinary staff. “As long as I can remember, it was the most natural thing to cook for others, to share my love for good and authentic food with family members and friends,” says Chef Kiko. “Even as a young girl in Guam, I came to appreciate and love the culinary influences that defined our family meals and celebrations. Guam - or, Chamorro - cuisine is a melting pot of Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Hawaiian flavors and traditions. It’s food that reflects the best of the seasons and is intended to share. It’s never pretentious, but always honest, surprising and memorable. I’m thrilled to now be able to create these rich and wonderful experiences for all of Baltimore.”


Kimi Yoshino

Kimi Yoshino is the founding Editor in Chief of The Baltimore Banner. Since the nonprofit digital site launched in June 2022, she has developed the editorial strategy and grown the award-winning newsroom to more than 80 journalists. 

Prior to relocating to The Banner, she was Managing Editor at the Los Angeles Times, where she worked for 21 years. At The Times she held numerous roles — as a reporter, editor, and strategic leader. In 2011 she helped guide the paper’s investigation into corruption in the city of Bell, which was awarded the Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service.

Kimi is a California native and started her career as a reporter at The Stockton Record and The Fresno Bee.


Siu Cheung Rossmark

Siu Cheung Rossmark is the Executive Director of Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) and a passionate advocate for the Asian American community. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and is an active member of Montgomery County Executive’s Asian Pacific American Advisory Group, as well as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council.

With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, Siu has owned several Chinese restaurants and businesses in real estate brokerage, financial services, and residential mortgage throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. In March 2023, she retired from the restaurant industry, selling her last establishment, Siu’s Asian Bistro.

Siu has dedicated over 16 years to community service with AALEAD, serving in various roles including volunteer, board member, Board Chair, and Interim Executive Director. Under her leadership, AALEAD expanded its programs into Arlington County, increased parent and community outreach, and fostered stronger collaborations with community partners.

Originally from China, Siu immigrated to the U.S. at age six and grew up in Washington, DC, and Prince George’s County, MD. She values her role as a mother to three children and a grandmother to Baby Charlotte and Brayden. Siu enjoys family time, community engagement, entertaining friends, and boating on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband, Carl.

Ticket Name Sale Ends Price Quantity
General Admission 27 May 2025 Free
NAAAP Baltimore Member
27 May 2025
Free
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$10 Donation 27 May 2025 $10.00
$25 Donation 27 May 2025 $25.00

27 May 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

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