13 Jun Convention 2025: Agents of Change
From June 13th to 15th, over 250 members of Lambda Phi Epsilon (LFE), the world’s largest Asian-interest fraternity, gathered in Charlotte for LFE Convention, themed this year as “00Λ: Agents of Change.” The weekend was a vibrant mix of leadership workshops, heartfelt brotherhood traditions, and forward-looking discussions on the fraternity’s role in advocacy and community building.
The convention’s keynote speaker, Chris Shen—investor, entrepreneur, and LFE alumnus—delivered a stirring address on maximizing the fraternity experience. Drawing from his career in venture capital and law, Shen emphasized the power of networking, resilience, and leveraging LFE’s values beyond college. “Brotherhood isn’t just four years; it’s a lifelong foundation for leadership,” he remarked, urging members to “think like founders” in their pursuits. The International Board honored Shen with the Man of the Year Award.
International President David Kim outlined the fraternity’s progress, noting a return to pre-pandemic membership levels with 465+ new members crossed this academic year. The fraternity also highlighted its financial stability, with sponsorships now managed by the LFE Foundation to support initiatives like convention planning.
NMDP Senior Program Partner Terri Haid announced that the International Fraternity enrolled over 23,000 members into the NMDP registry, resulting in 132 donors who have provided life-saving transplants to patients in need. For the 2024-25 academic year, the International Fraternity added 1,345 new registry members, and 18 life-saving donations were attributed to fraternity-hosted drives. The top 3 performing chapters this year include:
• Loyola University Associate Chapter: 218 registrations
• University of Texas at Arlington: 190 registrations
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 155 registrations
• University of California Davis Beta Associate Chapter: (120 registrations)
Alumni presenters delivered meaningful professional development trainings in the form of hour-long workshops across Saturday and Sunday. Topical seminars include:
• “Keep the Rave Alive: Longevity, Culture & Harm Reduction in Party Spaces” by Victor Em
• “Life as a Lambda After Graduation” by David Duong & Gabriel Pfeuffer-Ferguson
• “You Good Bro? Exploring Mental Health & Brotherhood” by Jeremy Dela Paz
• “Lambda Phi Epsilon Expansion, Growth & Future” by Winston Lee
• “Points and Places: Gamifying Personal Finance Through Travel Award Redemptions” by Dr. Bryan Dosono
• “Zero to One: Kickstarting a Chapter Endowment Fund” by Hudson Tang
Upon the traditional close of Convention, the International Board presented chapter awards:
• Outstanding Public Relations and Communications: University of North Carolina at Charlotte Associate Chapter
• Outstanding Philanthropy Program: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Beta Zeta Chapter
The LFE Foundation Board of Trustees presented this year’s scholarship recipients:
• Rising Leader Among Men Scholarship: Danny Alex, Florida State University, Beta Theta Chapter
• Academic Excellence Scholarship: Matthew Pinto, Syracuse University, Beta Beta Chapter
• Lambda of the Year Scholarship: Maddox Morrow, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Associate Chapter
Additional recognition included:
• Man of the Year Award: Chris Shen, University of Texas at Austin, Zeta Chapter
• IB Officer of the Year Award: Winston Lee, University at Albany Associate Chapter
• Chapter Promotions: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Beta Iota Chapter; University of Tennessee, Knoxville Beta Kappa Chapter
As the 2025 LFE Convention came to a close, the spirit of “Agents of Change” resonated deeply, reinforcing the fraternity’s commitment to leadership, service, and innovation. From inspiring keynotes to impactful philanthropy and professional growth, the weekend proved that Lambda Phi Epsilon brothers are not just shaping their own futures—they are driving meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
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Contact
Hojin Kim, Director of Communications
Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc.
hojin.kim@lambdaphiepsilon.org
About Lambda Phi Epsilon
Founded in 1981 at Los Angeles, California, Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. has grown to become the world’s largest Asian-interest fraternity. Lambda Phi Epsilon (ΛΦΕ, also known as LFE) aims to guide men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth. To learn more, visit https://lambdaphiepsilon.com.
About Lambda Phi Epsilon Foundation
The LFE Foundation provides educational support to members of Lambda Phi Epsilon—the world’s largest Asian-interest fraternal organization—and the communities they serve. Learn more at www.lfe.foundation.
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