In this episode of Leading by Association, CEO Arundati Dandapani converses with Neil Ruiz from Pew Research Centre about the multifaceted experiences of Asians in America, based on his book, Everyday Americans: Asians in the U.S. Today. They discuss diversity, challenge the model minority myth, and highlight socioeconomic inequalities among Asian communities.
Category: Globalization
Explaining Inequality and Migration in Global Public Opinion Research
The Global Research Affinity Group was Founded and launched by our CEO Arundati Dandapani at AAPOR’s 81st Annual Conference, uniting international researchers from various associations across global research interests. In a discussion with Zupeng, a Master’s student at the University of Michigan, they examine innovative methodologies to capture hard-to-reach populations and the role of AI in enhancing representation in research.
Frontier Innovations with Generation1.ca’s Immigrant Nations
Generation1.ca, supported by Greenbook, champions immigrant inclusion and ethical AI, advocating for the recognition of global talent as economic infrastructure. CEO Arundati Dandapani’s presentation at IIEX North America 2026 highlighted the underutilized potential of globally mobile talent. The event fostered discussions on the vital link between trust, representation, and innovation.
Building Global Research Communities for Impact
The week included significant activities at the AAPOR conference, highlighting advancements in research, AI, and global collaboration. Key initiatives like the AAPOR-WAPOR Global Research Panel and the official launch of a Global Research Affinity Group led by our Founder and CEO were timely to our presence at the conference. Our presentations addressed synthetic data’s role in improving representation for hard-to-reach groups, emphasizing ethical governance.
The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs in a Globalized World
Ukrainian Easter, celebrated on April 12th, embodies family warmth and cherished traditions, evoking memories of childhood. Decorated eggs (pysanky) carry symbolic meanings, while Easter bread (paska) represents eternity. Amidst modern challenges, preserving these traditions remains vital for connecting past and future generations of Ukrainians, especially for those far from home.
