May Women's Club Meeting

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Profit and Purpose: How Businesses Build Stronger Communities

How can you build a more resilient business? Join us for our May Women's Club meeting as we feature a panel session of local business owners who weave together their business's mission with their community engagement and involvement. We are thrilled to welcome our panelists for an insightful discussion on their entrepreneurship journey.

Ryan Doolittle, Morgan Miles, and Hannah Foy will share their personal stories of how they live in the intersection of the entrepreneurial spirit and community impact. For business owners and community leaders looking to grow and take the next step in your journey, this session will provide you with insight and connections.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow women leaders over a great meal and join us!

Women's Club events are free to paid GAACC members and cost just $15 for non-members.

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NOTE: Anyone registering for this event who is not a current GAACC member will receive a complimentary Associate-level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. By registering, you agree to receive email communications from the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce.

About the Panel

Ryan Doolittle, is the Co-Owner of Clover + Maven. 

Hailing originally from North Carolina, Ryan has spent over 23 years working with molten glass across the U.S. and abroad. Her work is known for its vibrant color, rich texture, and playful blend of modern design, natural inspiration, and functional whimsy. Ryan is a full-time maker with Clover + Maven, a women-led art collective that supports over 100 local women and LGBTQIA+ artisans.

Morgan Miles, Executive Director of the community based doula organization, Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS).

Morgan is an Austin-based birthworker and social worker. She creates a lasting difference in people’s lives by bringing over a decade of birth, leadership, and changework experience, coupled with a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and family-centered lens.

Hannah Foy is the owner of Lau Lau, a Chinese American coffee shop in Central Austin. 

Hannah views food & beverage as a love language, recognizing it as a key part of identity, belonging and storytelling. When she's not at the shop, she can typically be found hanging out with her dog, exploring local restaurants, and supporting her friends' events. Lau Lau is a specialty coffee shop rooted in Asian American culture and flavor.

About the Hosting Restaurant

We are excited for GAACC Women's Club to be hosted at Oribello's Kitchen + Bar As a family owned sports lounge, Oribello's is a vibrant sports bar blending Filipino heritage with American classics. Operated by restaurateur Darrel Oribello, his sons DJ and Wesley, and partner Brandon Kim, this family-owned spot pairs comfort foods with Filipino-inspired flavors and cherished recipes.

About the GAACC Women’s Club

The GAACC Women's Club is the Chamber's bi-monthly member meetup where women-identified leaders in the community come together to share a meal at one of our member restaurants while enjoying a leadership presentation or talk. The meetups usually last an hour and a half, with the first 30 minutes dedicated to networking and the next hour for the presentation and discussion. The GAACC Women's Club is led by our 2026 GAACC Women's Club Captain, Omaira Hanif, Founder of Lapis Integrative Health.