The Association for Talent Development (ATD) reports that 75% of executives credit their success to having a mentor while in the same study, 84% of mentees said they were more confident in their abilities after being mentored. However, finding a mentor you have a shared identity with can sometimes be a struggle, especially for underrepresented professionals. Join Anne Chang, VP People Team at Optum Health Care Solutions as she delves into the transformative power of supportive networks, exploring how mentorship fosters growth, resilience, and inclusivity in the workplace. From establishing mentorship programs within organizations to creating safe spaces where AAPI professionals can thrive to fostering cross-cultural understanding through mentor-mentee partnerships, Anne will share practical strategies to help you find your mentor or mentee.

Anne Chang is the Vice President, People for the Optum Health Care Solutions business with revenues over $50B and employee size of over 80k. Care Solutions comprises of Home & 8 Community, Serve, Health Solutions and Behavioral Health Solutions. She leads the People strategy, shaping talent initiatives across the businesses.
She has been with UnitedHealth Group since 2011. Prior to her current role, she’s help various global roles in People and Operations across UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Before UHG, Anne worked at Medtronic, the world leader in medical devices. She has worked across multiple businesses and geographies including Japan and China.
Anne received her Masters of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and a Bachelors of Arts from the University of St Thomas. She is a certified Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) and holds an NTL Global Organizational Development (OD) Certificate from Oxford, UK.