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Lan Phan is the CEO and founder of Community of SEVEN, a social media platform for connecting with and empowering the Asian American community. Lan has been a driving force in the advertising industry for over a decade, working to increase representation of minorities in media and advertising.

Lan got their start in the industry at McCann Worldgroup, where they served as Global Digital Account Supervisor for Microsoft. In this role, Lan was responsible for managing all digital aspects of Microsoft's account, overseeing a team of creatives and strategists to ensure that Microsoft's messaging was on point across all channels.

After leaving McCann Worldgroup, Lan went on to serve as General Manager of #SeeHer, an initiative dedicated to increasing gender equality in advertising. In this role, Lan worked with some of the world's biggest brands to eliminate unconscious bias in their messaging and create more inclusive advertising. Under Lan's leadership, #SeeHer grew rapidly, becoming one of the most successful gender equality initiatives in the industry.

Now, as CEO of Community of SEVEN, Lan is using their skills and experience to build an online space for the Asian American community to connect, share stories, and empower one another. Through their work at Community of SEVEN, Lan is continuing their mission to increase representation and create opportunities for minority communities in the media and advertising industries.

Lan Phan has a BA with Honors in Psychology from Stanford University, a Masters in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Masters Certificate in Integrated Digital Marketing from the University of San Francisco. Lan also has certification from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Masters in Teaching & Curriculum.