Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Jennifer Weng Girty serves as the Assistant Director at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund since June 2002, where responsibilities include strategic planning, program management, and special event coordination. Jennifer has successfully led significant fundraising initiatives, including raising over $1.2 million for the 45th Anniversary Gala and planning large-scale events like the Justice in Action awards gala and annual summer cocktail party. With a background that includes roles as Operations Manager, IT/Database Associate, and Junior Accountant at WorkMarket, Jennifer possesses expertise in database management, donor cultivation, and administrative support. Educational achievements include a BA in International Relations & Asian Studies from Tufts University and various certificates in hospitality and financial management from esteemed institutions such as Cornell University and Pace University.
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. AALDEF combines litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing across the country to secure human rights for all.