AREAA EATS Policy Edition: Meet the Leaders!

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, Join us for a special AREAA EATS & discussion featuring AANHPI civic leaders representing Minnesota!
About this Event

AREAA EATS MAY - Policy Edition: Meet the Leaders!

Minnesota’s AANHPI communities are shaping the future of housing, entrepreneurship, and public policy across the state — and this month’s AREAA Eats brings that conversation directly to the table.

Join AREAA Twin Cities for a special outdoor networking lunch and policy discussion featuring influential leaders helping shape the future of economic development, housing, and community representation in Minnesota.

We’ll begin with lunch and networking outside with featured local food vendor Kumaineats, a beloved Filipino food truck founded by community advocate and entrepreneur Josie DelaCruz Schuette. Guests will have the opportunity to connect casually before transitioning indoors to Brooklyn Park Business Center for a moderated leadership conversation.

Schedule

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch + Networking Outdoors
Featuring Kumaineats Filipino Food Truck

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Featured Speakers

• Senator Susan Pha - Minnesota State Senator and former Brooklyn Park City Council Member
• Representative Xp Lee - Minnesota State Representative and former Brooklyn Park City Council Member
• Josie Thao - Economic Development and Housing – Project Facilitator, Brooklyn Park
• Representative Samantha Vang - JUST ADDED!

Curated by Immediate Past President and Policy Chair, Tasha Soundara, this event is designed for real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, housing advocates, community leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of policy, economic opportunity, and community advancement.

$15 AREAA Members | $25 Non-Members

PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION!! - Brooklyn Park Small Business Center

7970 Brooklyn Blvd

Reserve your spot TODAY!

Agenda

?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Outdoor Lunch & Networking - Kumain Eats
?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
AANHPI Civic Leadership Meet & Greet