Community Leading & Collaborative Learning: An Evening with Ernest Wong

What makes someone a leader, and how do you become one? How can you, as an individual, make a difference in the community? Join us in a conversation and networking session with one Chicago's leading architects and community leaders.

TAP-Chicago (Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals) is excited to work with Ernest Wong, Founding Principal and President of site design group, ltd., and a leader in the landscape architecture profession in the city of Chicago as we explore what makes a leader and how to create change in a community. It will also be a great chance to meet and network with other dreamers. When ambitious people get together, big things can happen!

This is also a great chance to check out the pop-up gallery space created by site design group in private, after doors are closed to the public!

Registration is free until Nov 9 and $5 afterward through Eventbrite. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

TL;DR:
WHO: Ernest Wong (Community Leader and Amazing Architect)
WHAT: Networking and Discussion on Leadership
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10th, 6:30-8:30-pm
WHERE: 820 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
WHY: It’s a great opportunity to learn and network with good company! Plus, get a chance to check out site design group's pop-up space after hours!

About the Speaker

Ernest Wong is the President and founder of site design group ltd, an urban design and landscape architecture firm based in Chicago. Due to his many professional achievements, the Chicago Tribune named Ernest as “2010 Chicagoan of the Year”. Mr. Wong was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest social services organization in the Midwest serving Chinese Americans.

Ernest has directed many notable projects including the State Street City Lightscape, The Park at Lakeshore East, Ping Tom Memorial Park, and Mary Bartelme Park in West Loop. Ernest is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows, the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ernest served on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Transition Committee for Economic Development and Planning. He currently serves as a Commissioner on both the Chicago Landmarks Commission and the Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Questions? Contact Eric Kao or Ariel Yu at eric (dot) kao (at) tapchicago (dot) org | ariel (at) tapchicago (dot) org