BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHESTER CHONG, Chairman
Chester Chong is the Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and has a history with the Chamber dating back to 1988, when he first joined as a Board member. Over the past 30 years, he has held positions with the Chamber as Board Member (1988-1990), Vice President (1990-2016), Secretary General (2016-2017), and President (2007-2017). He has had a long and successful career across a diverse set of industries, including roles as Chairman of American Magazines & Books Inc. and Chairman of Superspeed Transportation Group, where he is currently still involved. Chester is an exemplary citizen of the Los Angeles community and has served in capacities such as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol Captain of Mission Pilot Rescue Team, the American Angel Flight Mission Pilot and the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department as Reserve Commander. He was awarded the Outstanding Business Achievement Award by International Lions Club (1991), recognized as Honorary California Goodwill Ambassador by the California Secretary of State (1991) and received both the prestigious Meritorious Service Award and Exemplary Service Award presented by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (2005 and 2006). He has a diploma of International Cultural Exchange issued by Peking University, China, an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Human Letters issued by the University for Humanistic Studies, San Diego, and an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Business Administration, issued by Armstrong University, California.
WINSTON B YOUNG, President
Winston B Young founded Young Engineering and Manufacturing in 1987 which is now a global leader in fluid surge suppression technology to maintain the integrity and safety of critical pipelines.
Winston earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering from CSULA with an emphasis on fluid mechanics. He is a published author and industry-recognized expert in his field who also holds several U.S. patents. Ever a creative problem solver, Winston is currently involved in the development of a product to protect soil and groundwater from paint contaminants.
In 2018 Winston was the recipient of the CAMLA Historymakers Judge Ronald S.W. Lew Visionary Award for achievements that made a significant impact towards the advancement of Chinese Americans in business and science. Winston was also the subject of an in-depth interview of prominent Chinese Americans in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) conducted by CSULA.
He and his family have deep roots in Los Angeles Chinatown, dating back to the early 1940s. His father and uncle owned the Chinese restaurant Hung Far Chin located in “Old Chinatown” on Spring Street which was a favorite with the local Cantonese population. Winston maintained his ties to the L.A. Chinatown community serving on the Firecracker 10K Run committee as one of the original members. He continues to support the Firecracker’s mission to promote health and fitness in the community by co-sponsoring the Firecracker Kiddie Run.
Winston endorses the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, donating funds to improve their facilities and to facilitate research into Chinese Americans in the Los Angeles area to save their stories for future generations. He also is a believer in the Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles’ goals to preserve Los Angeles's Chinese American heritage and to educate the greater community.
Aside from community service, Winston is an avid golfer, a classic car collector, and an ardent fisherman. Winston enjoys spending time with his five granddaughters and one grandson, too. Inspired by his first visit to China in 2015 Winston became interested in his family’s history. He is now an active writer and family historian researching both his maternal and paternal family’s journey from Southern China to the United States and the vibrant legacy they created.
Because Winston believes the members of the Miss LA Chinatown Court are role models and positive representatives of Los Angeles, he sponsors annual trips to China for the Miss L.A. Chinatown Court under the Cultural Exchange Program. This program provides enlightening experiences and creates new relationships abroad. During COVID-19, which limited access to China, trips exploring the impact and history of Chinese Americans in local areas such as San Francisco and Ventura County provided learning opportunities for the Queen and Court.
ERIC HING, Vice President
President of SURF CITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC
Eric Hing is an accomplished sales executive and medical sales specialist with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading dynamic teams. With extensive experience in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Eric has consistently achieved top sales performance, negotiated large contracts with consumer-driven health plans, and implemented innovative productivity solutions across organizations.
Known for his competitive spirit and creative approach to problem-solving, Eric is committed to going above and beyond to empower others and enhance overall company performance. His ability to foster cross-functional partnerships and streamline operations has earned him multiple accolades, including Top Sales Awards from Benefit Mall and Word and Brown, as well as the Eisai District Human Health Care Award.
JOANNE YOUNG, Member of the Board of Directors — Secretary
Joanne L Young has been Vice President of Young Engineering & Mfg, Inc since its inception in 1987. She and her husband Winston B Young worked together to build a manufacturing company that produces fluid surge control products that protect pipelines and facilities nationally and internationally. As Vice President, Joanne oversees legal issues, human resources and the financial aspects of the company.
Joanne was born and raised in Los Angeles Chinatown, attending Castelar Elementary, Nightingale Junior High and Belmont High School. She majored in English and completed a Bachelors of Arts Degree at California State University, Los Angeles.
Her family owned and operated several businesses in Chinatown including a parking lot and different restaurants. Joanne understands and is open to the needs of the Chinese community be it local business needs such as tax advice, marketing, safety or maintaining property values. She also sees other issues that can be addressed to improve the lifestyle and vibrancy of LA Chinatown ie safety of senior citizens, and opportunities for our youth.
Joanne actively supports the Chinese American Museum (CAM), the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California (CHSSC), Firecracker 10K Race and Kiddie Run, the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant and the Golden Dragon Parade. She would like to see the legacy and history of Chinatown preserved for her six grandchildren.
ALAN CHEN, Member of the Board of Directors — LEGAL COUNSEL
Alan Chen is a Partner at Rimon PC law firm based in Los Angeles. He focuses primarily on intellectual property and international commercial litigation. Alan represents both domestic and foreign clients in the technology, medical devices, broadcasting, publishing, entertainment, fashion, consumer goods, import/export, and insurance industries.Alan also litigates and counsels clients in relation to corporate transactions, e-commerce, privacy, franchise, regulatory compliance, and international trade.
Alan is an adjunct professor who teaches an LLM course “comparatively international intellectual property law” at Southwestern Law School. Prior to Rimon, he was a Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, and Partner at Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP.
Alan holds a JD from Southwestern Law School, and a BA from the University of California, San Diego. He is President of the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, and board member and general counsel of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles.
JEREMY CHAN, Member of the Board of Directors
Jeremy Chan is a land-use and environmental attorney, and development project manager representing domestic and international developers and investors throughout the entitlement process from initial diligence to final approval.
While at Mayer Brown LLP and Liner LLP (currently DLA Piper), he assisted clients in understanding local land-use regulations, preparing entitlement applications and materials, ensuring California Environmental Quality Act compliance, performing public outreach, and presenting at public hearings with a focus on developments in Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District, Hollywood, Koreatown, Mid-Wilshire, and West Los Angeles. He has managed architects, engineers, traffic consultants, environmental scientists, and media relations professionals to facilitate and expedite entitlement approvals for entitling over 75 projects, including high-rise commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use developments; multi-acre commercial projects; small lot subdivisions; hotels; and private schools.
Jeremy holds a JD from Loyola Law School, and a BA from the University of California, Riverside. He is a board member and secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles.
TOM ENG, Member of the Board of Directors
Tom was born at the then French Hospital in Los Angeles Chinatown delivered by the well known Dr Julius Sue. Mr. Eng grew up in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, while experiencing life in my parents’ Chinese laundry and Chinese food-to-go restaurant.
After graduating from UCLA with a civil engineering degree, Tom worked for Los Angeles County Department of County Engineer-Facilities which later was renamed Public Works.
In 1984, Tom volunteered at the LA Olympics as a course marshal in the women’s and men’s marathon. This inspired me to run the LA Chinatown Firecracker 10K Run and I consequently joined the committee and was race director in 1991. Tom then joined other organizations: Friends of the Chinatown Library, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Chinatown Public Safety Association, OCA-Organization of Chinese Americans, MANAA- Media Action Network for Asian Americans, CAM-Chinese American Museum and CACA-Chinese American Citizens Alliance. Some of these he served or is still serving as a board member.
In 1991, Mr. Tom Eng joined the chaperone team for the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown and have continued in that capacity. He has attended the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant every since since 1984 and helped photographed all the important moments of the Miss LA Chinatown Court’s activities. Tom has also traveled with the Court on twelve goodwill trips.
Over the years, Tom has traveled to various US cities and spent time in Chinatowns in New York City (Manhattan and Queens), Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Oakland, San Francisco as well in Vancouver and Toronto. This gives him insight by comparing them with our Chinatown.
After 40-1/2 years of service with Los Angeles County, Mr. Eng is now retired and currently manages the family properties and attend various events to continue to enrich his life experiences
ASHLEY EVANS, BOARD MEMBER
Insurance Broker and Risk Advisor at Marsh
RICHARD HING, Member of the Board of Directors
With over 40 years of experience as an insurance broker and a deep-rooted connection to the Los Angeles area, Mr. Richard Hing has dedicated his career to service the local community. Raised in Los Angeles, I attended local public schools, Ivanhoe Elementary, King Junior High, Marshal High School and California State University Los Angeles. All have grounded him in the value and culture of our vibrant city. As a former board member of the LA Chinese Chamber and managing partner of Summit Western and Mandarin Plaza, Mr. Hing has played integral roles in Los Angeles Chinatown’s business and community leadership.
Throughout his career, Richard has served on the board of directors for organizations such as ISU Insurance Services leveraging my expertise to drive strategic initiatives and to foster growth. He also has worked directly with Insurance Commissioner John Garemendi on the Special Committee to assist claims dealing with the Los Angeles Riots.
Now Mr. Hing is driven by a desire to reignite the core values within the Chinese American community to bring families and businesses together to support one another and preserve our community cultural heritage.
Mr. Hing’s goal is to channel his energy back into the community fostering connections and creating opportunities for collaboration and mutual support between the Chamber and Chinese American businesses in the greater Los Angeles area.
VIVIAN HUANG, BOARD MEMBER
Vivian Huang is the Director of Human Resources for the Cherng Family Trust, the family office responsible for the finances, investments and charitable initiatives of the founders of Panda Express. She is currently responsible for developing and coaching leadership, partnering in people planning, executing staffing plans and providing training to leadership and associates. Vivian previously led talent acquisition at Bank of Hope and spent the past decade in the talent acquisition space, developing strategic sourcing and recruiting practices to recruit top talent for various financial services institutions. Vivian holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Riverside and earned her Professional Human Resources Certificate from The Society for Human Resources Management and Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate from Cornell University. She also sits on the board of the Korean American Coalition.
EVAN JURGENSEN, BOARD MEMBER
Senior Vice President of Lee & Associates
Evan Jurgensen joined Lee & Associates in 2015 and has quickly established himself as one of the top young brokers in the LA Central market. He specializes in the brokerage of industrial and creative properties and has focused most of his attention on the Northeast Los Angeles market. Evan is a native of Los Angeles, having grown up in San Marino, and graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics. His strong work ethic, combined with his knowledge of the local market area as a native Angelino, has helped him to effectively serve his clients.
LINDSAY LOUIE, Board Member
Lindsay Louie is a principal at Standard Real Estate Investments, overseeing new investments and capital raising. Standard is a minority-owned and controlled real estate private equity firm that manages capital on behalf of institutions and specializes in real estate development investments nationally, across property sectors and risk profiles. The firm has a specific focus on making return-seeking investments in real estate projects that are sponsored by diverse or women developers and/or are in service of diverse communities.
Prior to joining Standard, Lindsay served as a Director with CBRE Investment Management where she was responsible for originating, underwriting, financing and closing new investments with a focus on development, value-add and joint venture transactions. During her time at CBRE Investment Management, she handled or participated in new investment transactions totaling over $8.0 billion.
Lindsay is passionate about her communities and has served as a Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Commission for Women representing the county’s Second District and as Miss Los Angeles Chinatown 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard College where she was captain of the varsity women's basketball team and a member of the Harvard Women in Business Association. Prior to her career in real estate, Lindsay worked extensively in Washington D.C. in both the private sector for PWC in their Government and Regulatory Affairs practice, and in the public sector as a congressional intern for Congresswoman Judy Chu.
EDMUND SOOHOO, Member of the Board of Directors (In Memoriam)
Born and raised in Los Angeles Chinatown, Eric Hing attended Castelar Elementary School, Chinese Confucius School, Nightingale Junior High, and Belmont High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles.
Professionally, Eric has held diverse roles, including Recreation Director for the City of Los Angeles at Alpine Recreation Center-Chinatown, Beer and Beverage Sales Representative for Haralambos Beverage and Anderson Beverage Company, Import Beer Representative for Consolidated Brands-China, and positions at Gold Path International, Inc. and Sunrider International as a Country Distributor for the Philippines.
He also served as Administrative Director for Chinatown Teen Post and as a Workforce Development Specialist for the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment. His community involvement includes being elected to the first CRA Community Advisory Board and the first Neighborhood Council for the Chinatown District. He has also served as President of both the Fong Lum Benevolent Association and the Alpine Recreation Center Advisory Board. Additionally, Eric is a founding board member of the LA Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee, Inc.
ELIZA TSUI, Member of the Board of Directors
Ms. Eliza Tsui has been in the hospitality industry for over 18 years, and currently is a Business Consultant for the Art District Los Angeles Regional Center, with Art District Center LLC . She has been a Board Member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles since 2002 and leads business development roles for the Chamber among its Chinese constituent members. She also previously served as the Director of Mandarin Club of Hilton Universal City (1998-2004), Director of Catering for Hilton San Gabriel from (2004-2010), and Director of Catering for LA Grand Downtown (2010-2011).
MAMIE HONG WEINBERG, Member of the Board of Directors
Mamie Hong Weinberg is a lifelong resident of Chinatown who attended Castelar Elementary School, Nightingale Junior High, and Belmont High School. During her teenage years, she founded the Blue Heaven Dancers, a Chinese Folk Dance group based in Chinatown. Besides coordinating the performances, Ms. Weinberg was also responsible for choreography and costume design and was a member of the Asian American Ballet Company, and was later invited to join the Hwa Yi Chinese Ethnic Dance Company. Ms. Weinberg attended California State University Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Clothing and Textiles. After graduation, Mamie worked for the Broadway Department Store, and later for the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Mamie is married, and the proud mother of 18-year-old twin girls, one who was the 2013 Little Queen. Mamie’s father and his family owned and operated Hong Kong Low restaurant in Chinatown, also home to the infamous punk and New Wave club, Hong Kong Cafe. Among her father's many altruistic endeavors, he served as the President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s, and Mamie feels honored to continue with that legacy in serving the Chinatown community. Mamie has been committed to volunteer work in Chinatown for decades having been a founding member of the Friends and Alumni of Castelar Elementary School (FACES), Chinatown Resident Representative and 4th President of the Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council, and a Park Advisory Board member for Alpine Recreation Center, and plan to continue with that process.
XIAO QIAO LIU WINTER, Member of the Board of Directors
Xiao Qiao Liu Winter is the founder of Global Asian Media & Entertainment (GAME), established in 2022, which brings together top creative talents to produce globally marketable entertainment with a focus on Asian culture. She also founded The Chinawood in 2014, a company that bridges international productions between China and the U.S. Xiao has extensive experience in talent management and media production, having previously worked at Entertainment Creative Interface and South Hollywood Production. She holds a BFA from the Academy of Art University and a business degree from Luzlau, Switzerland.
ADA WONG, Member of the Board of Directors
Ada has dedicated most of her life to serving the Chinese American and local communities. Her unwavering support and involvement in numerous organizations reflect her deep commitment to advancing Chinese American businesses, youth, and the broader community.
Professionally, Ada retired as a Sales Account Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways. She served as President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles from 2000 to 2004 and as Chairman from 2004 to 2008. She currently holds the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Ada is also an active member of the Community Advisory Board of the Asian Youth Center and a Founding Member of the Global Council for the Asian Hall of Fame.
In addition to her leadership roles, Ada volunteers with the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation for events like the Crystal Ball and Mardi Gras, supports Helping Hands and Church in the Park at Pasadena Nazarene Church, and contributes to the Spiritual Care Guild of L.A. Children’s Hospital.
CHRISTINA WU, Member of the Board of Directors
Christina has always been passionate about blending business with creative expression. Her diverse career spans Fortune 100 companies, the Hollywood entertainment industry, Silicon Valley startups, and educational institutions. She has worked at renowned organizations such as The Wall Street Journal, Lifetime Television, KUSC Public Radio, and more. With extensive experience in communications, sales, PR, and marketing, Christina brings a wealth of expertise to her work.
She is also highly skilled in event planning, having coordinated, led, and performed in over 400 events, including community banquets, conferences, fundraisers, receptions, dance performances, festivals, music concerts, fashion shows, and golf tournaments. These events have ranged from intimate gatherings of 20 to large-scale productions with up to 3,500 attendees.
A lifelong dancer, Christina began dancing at a young age, training in a variety of styles, including traditional Chinese dance, ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, heels, hip-hop, and K-pop. She has performed at prominent venues such as Disneyland, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Hollywood Bowl, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the Rose Parade.
After becoming a mother, Christina redirected her efforts toward educating Chinese culture and language. Having taught her children Mandarin for many years, she later began teaching others by using techniques such as storytelling, visual imagery, and introducing 'worldbuilding' concepts into her lessons.
Christina holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from the University of Southern California. A former Miss Los Angeles Chinatown - Queen, she also won Miss Photogenic. Currently, Christina serves as the Pageant Chair for the 2025 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant.
DR. GAY YUEN, Member of the Board of Directors
Dr Gay Yuen is currently the Board Chair of the Friends of the Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles. The mission of the Chinese American Museum (CAM) is to foster a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continued contributions of Chinese Americans. As Chair, she is currently leading a $4 million expansion of CAM to build additional exhibition and program spaces and to design and build a Unity Garden to commemorate the victims of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.
Dr Yuen, a longtime leader in education, has made a profound impact on the education of minorities and refugees in California’s public schools. Yuen received her PhD from the USC Rossier School of Education, and also holds degrees from Cal State LA (MA) and UCLA (BA). At Cal State La, she was professor and Chair of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and oversaw the teacher credentialing programs for elementary, secondary and graduate education. Yuen’s professional focus over her 45-year career has been on education equity and inclusion through the promotion of bilingual and multicultural education. Her work has helped children in the US, as well as nations across the globe, to access education equity.
Gay Yuen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chinese-American Elected Officials organization. She was also recognized with Women of the Year Awards by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Assemblymembers Ed Chau and Mike Fong. Last year she was awarded the Leadership Award by the USC API Alumni Association. She was recently named to serve on the LA County Human Relations Commission for Los Angeles County by Supervisor Hilda Solis.
In addition to sitting on a number of non-profit boards, Gay Yuen is also an active participant and supporter of organizations and businesses in Chinatown and cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley
DIRECTORS OF CHAMBER
TAMMY HUANG-ANACLETO, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING
Tammy Huang-Anacleto is the CEO and co-founder of College Launch Inc. (2004). Within the company, she oversees day- to-day business functions and serves as a premier consultant to select students applying for their dream schools. Her creative strategies and personalized approach has been effective in coaching clients for admission. She has also led counseling departments across school sites as a key consultant. Her recent contract was with Maranatha High School from 2014-2016, boosting record breaking college admissions results.
Tammy’s experience as a ten year, Harvard admissions interviewer gives studentsexclusive access to her expert interviewcoaching and expansive network of college admissions and companies across different fields. Beyond this, Tammy will help students create their own personal brand to market themselves to admissions officers, through personal statement writing and selecting schools which fit. Tammy has assisted many students on applications ranging from law school, medical school, master's degrees, and even doctoral degrees. Her excellent and groundbreaking work achieve to help students attain great results.
As College Launch Inc. celebrates its 15-year anniversary in 2019, Tammy is excited to lead a talented team to launch a global vision and continue efforts in impacting students and families.
VANESSA YANG, CPA, DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER, SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION
Vanessa is responsible for membership mixers and youth mentorship. She is the founder of 1st Mentor Street, which aims to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation through content and events to learn life skills and soft skills not taught in school. She is the producer and host of 1st Mentor Podcast and plans events for the youth including Youth Leadership Summits and Youth Mastermind Groups.
Prior to starting her own business, Vanessa spent four years in business development and recruiting, and 15 years as a CPA working in financial reporting for The Walt Disney Company and as an auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Vanessa has served as a mentor for AAPA and California State University LA. She is also on the Audit Committee for Asian Youth Center.
Having lived on three continents, Vanessa is fluent in Cantonese, English and German. She enjoys mentoring the youth, a good book or movie, traveling, Karaoke and trying out new restaurants.
ALEXA KHAN, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
Alexa Khan (Dulguun Batjargal) is an award-winning Producer having produced the epic “The Steed,” Mongolia’s official entry to the 2019 Academy Awards. Other films she has produced were officially selected and won awards at Oldenburg Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival, Palm Springs International film Festival, GOA International Film Festival and were featured in Hollywood Reporter, Golden Globes and Variety. She was born and raised in Mongolia, grew up performing on stage as an actress, dancer, and aerobics gold medalist. Khan studied Finance Real Estate and Law in Los Angeles and upon receiving her bachelor’s degree, she quickly pursued careers with wealth management firms UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch.
Khan was selected as the Next Generation Leader in the Committee 100.
SEAN LEE, DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER
ADVISORY BOARD
MICHAEL DENNIS ANTONOVICH
Michael Antonovich is an American politician who was a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He represented the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, including the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.
LAPD DEPUTY CHIEF BLAKE CHOW
Deputy Chief Blake Chow was appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department in 1990 after having served as a San Jose Police Reserve Officer. After graduating from the Los Angeles Police Department academy, Deputy Chief Chow rose through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain after having worked a variety of assignments including Patrol, Vice, Risk Management, Operations Bureau, among others. As a Captain, Chow was assigned commands such as, Central Area, Hollenbeck Area, Real Time Analysis and Critical Response Division (RACR) and LAX Field Services Division.
In December 2009 Chow was promoted to Commander and assigned as the Assistant Commanding Officer, Operations-Central Bureau which has command of Central Area, Rampart Area, Hollenbeck Area, Newton Area and Northeast Area.In October 2010 Commander Chow was transferred as the Assistant Commander Officer Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau. The Bureau is responsible for the Counter Terrorism programs, Major Crimes Division, Emergency Services Division, Bomb Squad, Hazardous Materials, Metropolitan Division (SWAT, K9, Mounted), Air Support Division and Emergency Operations Division.In March 2019 after tours as the Assistant Commanding Officer, Operations-West Bureau and Commanding Officer, Information Technology Group, Chow was promoted to Deputy Chief, Commanding Officer Transit Services Bureau. Transit Services Bureau provides for security and safety on the Rail and Bus Lines within the City of Los Angeles. Additionally he is responsible for Traffic Group, which provides leadership to the four LAPD Traffic Divisions.Chow has a Bachelors Degree in Business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as well as a Masters in Public Administration from Cal State Fullerton.
DR. BING WANG
Dr. Bing Wang, A faculty Co-Chair for Advanced Real Estate Development program at Harvard University GSD. She is Area Head for Master of Design Real Estate and the Built Environment concentration at the GSD. She is also a faculty co-chair for Design, Finance and Leadership program, a joint program between the Harvard GSD and Harvard Business School. She has been a visiting faculty member at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and lectures frequently at top-tier universities worldwide, including Tsinghua University in China and University of Ulster in the UK.
Her academic research focuses on the interplays between formal representations of the built environment and its underlying capital forces, social structure and economic engines. She is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Sustainable Real Estate, published by the American Real Estate Society, and of the Journal of Planning Theory and Practice, co-published by Routledge and Royal Town Planning Institute of the UK. Her writings and research are published in academic books and journals,
including Planning Ideas and Planning Practices, Professionalism and Professions, Urbanization in China, Regenerating Older Suburbs, Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management and Urban Land Asia. She is the author of The Architectural Profession of Modern China and co-editor of Prestige Retail: Design and Development and Nexus: Field Studies in Real Estate, Planning, and Design.
Dr. Wang's academic research and pedagogical focus are reinforced by her multi-disciplinary professional practice. She is one of the founding principals of KaiLong REI and YoungYou Investments LLCs, private equity companies based in Shanghai, focusing on investments in real estate industry and equity investments in media production companies respectively.Her design firm has undertaken projects of both architectural and urban scales. Most recent projects include the winning design proposal for the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem, the design of He'nan Public Security Institute Campus in Zhengzhou, a 400-acre communal neighborhood near Dianshan Lake in Shanghai, the value-creation design strategies for Yuyuan shopping mall in central Shanghai, a mixed-use project in Tbilisi, Georgia, and as an advisor for the design of temporary structures for Covent Garden in London.
Dr. Wang was appointed Academic Advisor in Architecture by the China Central Committee Editorial and Translation Bureau Press.
HONORABLE MATTHEW LIN
As an expert in the field of orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Matthew Lin was the Chief of Staff at Garfield Medical Center (GMC) (1987 and 1990), Chief of Surgery at GMC (1988), and Chairman of Credentialing Committee at Alhambra Hospital (1994). Beyond the medical field, Matthewhas avidly supported social and cultural institutions such as the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of SanGabriel Valley, the YMCA, Boy Scouts, San Marino Rotary Club and also served as Board Director of the following organizations: the San Marino Schools Foundation; San Marino Community Church Foundation; San Francisco Theological Seminary; United Way, the Pasadena Symphony; the Pacific Asia Museum; and Taiwan Center. As a lifelong sports fan, Matthew coached AYSO soccer for five years and taught judo at San Marino High School for the San Marino Recreation Department. He is also an active member of the Los Angeles County Medical Reserve Corp. which prepares for Los Angeles County disaster relief.
In March 2001, Dr. Matthew Lin made history when he became the first Asian American to serve on the San Marino City Council as Mayor. He assisted in raising the funds for completion of the San Marino Crowell Public Library and the Monterey Park Public Library. Dr. Lin has also been a leader in numerous capacities across Southern California. He has served as President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association San Gabriel District and President of the Taiwan Medical Society. He also served on the Board of Directors for Garfield Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital, and on the Los Angeles County Medical Association Political Action Committee for 10 years, from 1990 to 2000. Strongly committed to empowering and educating the next generation of physicians, he has also served on the clinical faculty of the University of Southern California and Western University of Health Sciences.
ANTHONY AL-JAMIE
Anthony Al-Jamie is the President of Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter, where he oversees 170 nonprofit sister city relationships, between cities in 50 countries overseas and cities in Southern California. He is an Anaheim City Commissioner and the former Vice-Chair of the Los Angeles-Nagoya Sister City Affiliation. After two decades of working in online education development, where he developed his expertise in higher education online learning platforms and strategies for online program development, Anthony turned his efforts towards the nonprofit sector and initiatives that aligned with his personal values. He originally began his non-profit career in 1994, while living in Asia for 20 years, with Rotary International Club 2570 in Wako City, Japan as the only non-Japanese member. He is currently a member ofRotary International’s We Rotary e-Club District 5000. Anthony has been President of The Academia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, since 2003. While pursuing an M.A. degree in Nonprofit Management, he carried out extensive fieldwork with a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, and worked to fulfill the qualifications for the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential. In addition to his studies in nonprofit management, he undertook a Higher Education Teaching certification program through Harvard University with a teaching specialization in nonprofit management. Anthony’s vast experience with fundraising, combined with his quarter century of management and governance experience qualifies him to teach a variety of courses in the nonprofit management sector. His current areas of research interest include system dynamics, nonprofit and strategic management, as well as fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
PAT YAN
Mr. Pat Yan and Nong Yan founded AA Meat Product Inc. in 1990. The company has become the biggest frozen food wholesaler and storage in the American West Coast. Now well known within the industry, the company has great growth potential. AA Meat Product Inc. distributes beef, pork, chicken and seafood products. Their products have a well established reputation among the Asian community and local supermarkets. Their customer base also include wholesale companies in Europe, Asia and other retail stores worldwide. Mr. Pat Yan and Nong Yan put lots of effort to ensure best food quality to their customers. During his spare time, Pat Yan dedicates him to building the Asian community. His donations to education ad community events have earned him much recognition. In this New Year, Mr. Pat Yan and Mr. Nong Yan wish everyone a prosperous New Year on behalf of AA Meat Product Inc.
GANG DING
Mr. Gang Ding, is currently the CEO of First Global International Group Inc. (“First Global”). First Global is an investment company activated in various business activities worldwide. Mr. Ding has around 20 years of real estate development and investment experience. He has invested in many fields around the world, including real estate, energy, mines, old city renovation projects and other strategic projects.
Mr. Ding also founded the following companies: Macao First Global International Co., Hong Kong Global International Co., Bading (Hong Kong) Company, Global International (Australia) Co., Australia First International Investment CO., Canada First Source International Co., First Global International Investment Group Inc., First Global International Trading Group Inc., and Europe & Australia Investment Group.
HENRY KWONG
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