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  1. lunch break. end of live-tweet session
  2. Thor: not just volunteering, but donating. talk more about philanthropy. don't be apathetic. apply for SEARAC's summer leadership program
  3. Thor: create the right structure and channels for access. personal story of meeting the president, being with decision-makers
  4. Thor: power of passionate people involved in systemic change. importance of public policy work. Thor was intern in Detroit, moved to DC
  5. Thor: Gates Foundation decided to include Asian Americans as eligible to receive scholarship. also helped community colleges
  6. Thor: stories of young people impacting policy. 10 years ago, Congressman Underwood of Guam--intern's concern led to Gates Foundation change
  7. Thor: organizations beyond Calif include VAYLA-NO of Louisiana, Lao Assistance Ctr of Minnesota, One Love Movement of Pennsylvania
  8. Thor: importance of systematic change work. community organizing, policy advocacy. need strong community ties to make national change
  9. Thor: Thai pop. = 237,583. 42.9% bachelor's degree. 60% foreign born. 35.8% speak English less than "very well"
  10. Thor: SEA Americans have lower rate of college graduates compared to US overall, though Asians overall have higher rate than US overall