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Introducing Melinda Wang, the Executive Director of ACE 32: MUSE! She is currently a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Economics and minoring in Business Studies. A few last words from her before the show tonight!

“In September of 2012, I decided to apply and be a part of the Asian Cultural Expressions' 30th annual charity fashion show. Today I represent ACE as its 32nd Executive Producer. It truly has been a roller coaster ride, but no matter how hard school, work, or even life got in general, I could always go back to the one thing that gave me the most stress LOLS, but made me the most happy. I am truly proud of what this show has become over the last three decades and especially seeing this show in particular, MUSE, come to life over the past year. I would like to take the time to thank all our designers, corporate sponsors, catering, performers, and volunteers for all their generosity and time. To my entire board and all the beautiful models, thank you for being so patient with me and simply amazing. I seriously could not have done this show without them. ACE32 Board and Models, we did it :')

Introducing our Assistant Directors for this years show, Jennifer Zhuang (left) and Karen Lee (right)!

Jennifer is currently a sophomore at the Stern School of Business studying Finance and Accounting. Karen is also a sophomore, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences. Check out their Q&A’s below!

1. What is the art medium of your life (sports, music, dance)?      

Jen: Dance - but not many people know I can!

Karen: Music and writing; Painting when I have the time and resources to.

2. Who or what is your muse?       

Jen: Is it bad that I don't have one? If I had to give an answer, it would probably be my parents and my friends. 

Karen: The people I surround myself with. They all inspire me.

3. Give me three words to describe yourself.

Jen: Cute, short, Asian (this is usually how I am described)

Karen: Curious, spontaneous, minimalist.

4. Two recommendations for what to do in NYC?               

Jen: Try new foods and when you have time, try walking to places instead of taking the subway - walking at night is when you truly get to see the unique "City that Never Sleeps" (and walk off those calories from all the food you ate).

Karen: Go to Sleep No More – a modern, interactive adaptation of Macbeth; and take the backstage tour of the Met Opera House.

5. The soundtrack of your life?        

Jen: I don't have a life, so no soundtrack either.

Karen: Don’t have one, but I'm currently listening to Island by Primary & Ohhyuk.

6. What are you looking forward to the most tomorrow night during ACE?  

Jen: An amazing show with no hitches! The entire committee has put so much work into tomorrow night. The models are amazing, the looks are incredible, and the sponsors and performances will bound to impress all attendees! Look forward to it :)

Meet another one of our sponsors, Engel & Volkers! 

About the company: 

Engel & Völkers entered the North America market beginning in the United States, in 2006. The Hamburg-based company decided it was important to have a U.S. based team lead the effort in expanding the footprint of the brand in new North American markets and to ensure a consistent quality in the premium level service that was experienced worldwide.

With this leadership team and talented staff of experts in market development, technology, marketing, communications and brokerage services in place, Engel & Völkers has rapidly built upon its existing North American network.

Currently, there is an Engel & Völkers shop in more than 55 North American markets. Worldwide, there are more than 5,800 real estate advisors in 39 countries spanning six continents.

Though the Engel & Völkers firm has grown beyond a small boutique agency its core values of competence, exclusivity and passion for real estate and fine living remain our keys to success.

About our sponsor broker: Radna Tsagadinova

Radna Tsagadinova is an active leader in the New York Asian and Russian communities. Through these connections Radna has created a diverse global network to benefit her buyer, seller and investor clients.   Radna is dedicated to identifying and satisfying the needs of her clients. Her experience in economics and her outstanding communication and organizational skills enable her buyer clients to make savvy and informed investments while enjoying the buying process. When working with sellers, Radna combines the cutting edge marketing tools of Engel & Völkers with her extensive personal contacts to ensure that her exclusive listings receive the kind of exposure that prompts the highest offers in the shortest amount of time. Radna is diligent and ambitious – successfully negotiating a sale during her very first week in real estate.   Radna organizes networking events for the Asian-American community, connecting Asian Ivy League alumni and young professionals. She is also a co-founder of a non-profit organization promoting Buddhist culture in the U.S. and has helped to organize a number of New York University’s premier fashion and benefit galas.  Radna truly loves meeting and establishing relationships with people from all walks of life, and helping them with one of the most important decisions they will ever make.     While studying for a degree in economics at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics between 2008 and 2011, Radna worked for a Moscow -based savings and loan bank as a translator for foreign accounts during 2008. In 2009 she joined Alpha Capital Partners and was responsible for managing the main Moscow office providing office support to over 30 managers and the executives in her division. Radna relocated to New York in October 2011, earning her second degree in health and nutrition.     Radna is a member of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Real Estate Board of New York. 

Meet another one of our amazing sponsors, Joe Coffee! 

“joe was founded in 2003 as a singular specialty coffee house in manhattan’s west village with the simple vision of brewing the highest quality, unique coffees and serving them with unsurpassed hospitality and knowledge. in order to bring such highly curated coffees to our customers, we worked alongside some of the most renowned domestic and international roasteries. with the july 2013 launch of our own roasting operations in red hook, brooklyn, we now roast 100% of our own single-origin and blended offerings. whether in the roastery or in one of our now 10 cafes, we strive to effect our deeply rooted core value proposition: the desire to build, maintain and strengthen community at every level from producer to customer.”