Accenture's Austin APA ERG Hosts APIHM First Friday Celebration

Programming example

Last week we hosted our May First Friday at our Accenture #Austin office, bringing people together around learning, culture, and connection as we kicked off our Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM) celebrations.

The day was a great example of why these moments matter. We spent time learning together, creating context around the launch of Reinvention Services, and making space for conversation and connection across teams.

I am incredibly grateful to the co-leads of our Austin APA ERG for their leadership in shaping a meaningful start to our APIHM celebrations. Andrea and her parents also generously provided the Halo Halo that everyone loved.

Big appreciation for leading our volunteer activity and our Season of Impact program and helping ground the day in giving back. And to Matcha Mori for the high-quality matcha, Chef Rene Helit Jr for the delicious lunch catering, the incredible myBoulangerie pastries, the Baod Up team for the amazing baos, and Nimbus Bodywork for the relaxing massages.

We closed the day with a beautiful dance performance, a fitting way to begin our #APIHM celebrations and end a meaningful day together.

None of this happens without everyone who helped put it together and everyone who showed up to be part of it. It was a good reminder that progress does not just come from technology or strategy, but from people coming together to learn, connect, and build community.

Communities

• Asian & Pacific Islander

Observances

• AAPI Heritage Month

Formats

• Cultural Potluck & Food Social
• Internal Event
• Cultural Celebration

Goals

• Connect