2017 APIASF Leaders and Legends Honoree 2017 WWAAC Leaders and Legends Honorees Plans are underway for a national celebration honoring Filipino World War II veterans, whose service and sacrifice have been finally recognized by the U.S. with the passage last year of the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, […]
2017 Honorees
Kwok, Daphne
In July, 2013, Daphne Kwok was appointed as the Vice President, of AARP’s Multicultural Markets and Engagement. Daphne leads the AARP’s outreach to Asian Americans 50+. Daphne Kwok was appointed by President Barack Obama in July 2010 to serve as Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Ms. Kwok has […]
US-Filipino Veterans of WWII
of the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, which is now enshrined as Public Law 114-265. The Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) is one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the United States for persons or groups who have performed an achievement that have an impact on American history […]
Ho, Pauline
Pauline Ho’s personal background is filled with educational challenges: she could be defined as an immigrant, an English Language learner, a member of a low-income family and a first-generation college student. Rather than be defined by these labels, Pauline has chosen to channel her background and experiences to shape her passion for being a scholar […]
Jin-Davis, Susan
Susan Jin Davis, Chief Sustainability Officer, has over 25 years of experience in the communications and technology industry. In her current position, Ms. Jin Davis is responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the Company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast business units and functions. Prior to her current role, Ms. Jin […]
Chen, Louis
2017 WWAAC Rising Influential Award Louis Chen graduated from Emory with a Bachelor in Business Administration and Master in Accounting in May 2016. He was a board member of Emory’s Club Sport Budget Committee, and the recipient of Campbell Accounting Award, an award presented to the student who has the highest accounting GPA. Passionate about […]
Le Dam Doan
2017 WWAAC Asian Community Leadership Award Ms. Le Dam Doan has served as the Chair for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Gala from 2010 to 2017 and Past President of the Asian/Pacific American Council of Georgia (APAC-GA) 2013 to 2014. APAC Georgia is a federation of over 15 multicultural Asian organizations in metro Atlanta […]
Marin, Pedro “Pete”
2017 WWAAC Friend of the Asian Community Award Since Rep. Marin arrived in Georgia he has consistently volunteered his time and resources to improving the lives of others. For years he has supported the Boy Scouts of America and other youths organizations, receiving numerous awards and recognitions. In Gwinnett County, Pedro has worked tirelessly to […]
Agarwal, Shiv
2017 WWAAC Asian Community Business Leadership Award OVERVIEW Shiv Aggarwal has been actively serving his community for the last 34 years in the USA. Along with starting his own real estate business, Shiv has created a foundation bringing the Indian community together in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia. From founding the first and only […]