TAP-LA

2025

TAP ConneXt

Network

Development

Community

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What is TAP-LA?

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TAP-LA is a chapter of Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP), a national program of Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL). TAP chapters make up the largest network of Taiwanese American young professionals in the United States, and can be found in most major cities spanning coast to coast.

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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and empowering the Taiwanese & Taiwanese American community in Greater Los Angeles through networking and professional development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American Identity.

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Our programs and events are focused in five main areas:

• Community Building
• Professional Development
• Promoting Taiwanese/Taiwanese American Culture and Identity
• Health and Wellness
• Community Service

TAP-LA is a program in the Taiwan American Citizens League

a 501(c)3 non-profit run entirely by volunteers.

The TAP Network

National Chapters:

• Atlanta
• Austin
• Boston
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Orange County
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Washington DC

What is �TAP ConneXt?

a platform that enables and enriches college students and young adults, empowering them to connect to the community and professional networks.

TAP ConneXt Director

Wayne Wang 王偉恩

Education: EMBA from UCI Paul Merage Employment

Current - CEO and Founder

• Nationwide distributor for baby kids and toys products in the United States Distributor of top baby, kids, toys brands such as Mattel / Fisher Price, Crayola, Spin Master
• Five warehouses throughout the US
• Sell to national retailers such as Walmart, Staples, AAFES to small independent baby / toy stores, verticals like healthcare, education, government and institutions

Other prior work history

• Category Manager at a top electronics online retailer – computers, monitors, memory
• Invented, patented, and sold worldwide a cooling product for computers

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Extracurriculars/Interests

• Volunteer in multiple non-profit organizations and services such as TAP and other non profit event or groups relating to children
• Interests: technology, travelling, business

Memories Made�at TAP ConneXt

Key Pillars of TAP ConneXt

1. Network and Connect: Build a network throughout each city of Los Angeles County
2. Opportunity: Find internships, job opportunities and build careers to get a step closer to results
3. Experience: Exciting one of a kind events and experiences

Network and Connect

• Build a network and community of quality, resourceful friends and professionals
• Connect with students from other schools and various cities. (and soon nationwide)
• Discover and expand reach in various topics - know how or programs in other schools or other cities
• Access to approved contacts - students in other schools or majors
• Group chats to discuss various topics
• Have a network that is there for you after you graduate

Opportunity / Development

• Connect with local companies and corporations who are seeking talent
• i.e. from internships, to jobs at local businesses, to corporate jobs

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• Access and direct referral to different opportunities – job opportunities, internships, and general business opportunities -TAP ConneXt eXchange board

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• Mentorship – TAP LA team as a go to source to ask questions
• i.e. guidance to certain work situations, International H1 Visa, EB2/EB3, OPT

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Experiences

• General Meeting - venue where all the universities and institutions meet
• TAP LA team prepares office / venue for general meeting
• Fun tea place or venues
• Corporate offices

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• Guest speaker / Mentor speaker events / connecting with TAP Board or TAP members events

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• Unique experiences - outdoor activities, tradeshows, museum/art galleries
• Experiences not available in Taiwan but available in US, or vice versa
• Local restaurants and venues from TAP LA’s network of restaurants and business owners