Kiko Harvey is the Inspector General and Director of Oversight at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, Italy, leading a department of over 60 professionals responsible for internal audits, inspections and investigations. She joined WFP in September 2017. With more than 30 years of executive level experience in the private and public […]
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Kittivimol, Phra Thep
Date of Birth: Monday, 6 May 1946(B.E. 2489) or the 6th day of waxing moon, 6th Lunar Month, Astrology year of the DogName at Birth: Samarn Jairgratoke Place of Birth:20 Beungphra Village, Group 4, Taladkhao, Chokchai, Nakorn Rajsima, ThailandParents: Mr. Mee Jairgratoke and Mrs. Bee JairgratokeSiblings: 7 brothers and 5 sisters Childhood Significant Events: 1953(B.E. 2496) started 1st grade […]
Azam, Mohammad “Mo”
Mohammad (Mo) Azam is the Chief Audit & Compliance Executive of UPS. In his current role, Mo is responsible for global audit, compliance and ethics related activities for UPS. He also oversees the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Privacy process for UPS. As the Chief Audit & Compliance Executive of UPS, Mo reports administratively to […]
Wong, Alvin T.
Judge Al Wong – Spotlight Award from WWAAC Alliance Foundation on Vimeo. Alvin T. Wong was elected Judge of the State Court of DeKalb County, then Georgia’s second largest county, in 1998. He was the first Asian Pacific American to run for public office in metropolitan Atlanta and the first to be elected judge in the Southeast. […]
Lin, Wei
Lin Wei was born in Guangzhou in 1964. She grew up in Beijing, where her parents were both professors at the Central Conservatory of Music. She began studying the violin with her father, Professor Lin Yao-Ji at the age of seven, and the piano with her mother, Professor Hu Shi-Xi at the age of eight. […]
Chang, Ron
Ronald Chang, President of Corporate Treasury and Finance at UPS Inc., was appointed to this position in October 2018. He has responsibilities for Global Cash Management, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk Insurance, Pensions, and Investor Services. He has over twenty-five years of financial experience with UPS Inc., the world’s largest transportation and logistics company. Prior to this […]
Chiu, Ting
Ting Chiu Back in 2003, Ting Chiu, Ms. Ting to her family and friends, was a very happy and contented teacher of young Montessori children, who, for the past ten years, thought that the only way that she could help this world, and the future was through the kids. Ting had an enjoyable teaching career, […]
Pu, William
William Pu – Spotlight Award from WWAAC Alliance Foundation on Vimeo. The distinguished Chinese-American violinist, William Pu, has served in key roles for two of the premiere orchestras in the United States. For the past twenty-five years, Mr. Pu was the Assistant Concertmaster for the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Associate Concertmaster for the Atlanta […]
Taguba, Tony
MG Tony Taguba retired on 1 January 2007 having served 34 years on Active Duty. He is President, TDLS Consulting LLC, which provides business consulting services to small companies – disabled veteran owned and economically disadvantaged. He is the Chairman, Pan Pacific American Leaders and Mentors (PPALM), a national, all volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)3 tax exempt […]
Chaudhary, Ravi
Dr. Ravi Chaudhary is the Director of Advanced Programs and Innovation, Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST), at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Reporting directly to the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space, he is responsible for the execution of advanced development and research programs in support of the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation mission. The Directorate […]
Toor, Aroona
Aroona Toor was born in Lahore, Pakistan. She immigrated to the U.S. with her parents, two brothers and sister when she was 4 years old. Her family settled in St. Louis, Missouri. Aroona’s story begins with her grandparents and parents. Her father, Mohammad, grew up in a rural village of Punjab, Pakistan where he experienced […]
Yang, John C.
At Advancing Justice I AAJC, John leads the organization’s efforts to fight for civil rights and empower Asian Americans to create a more just America for all through public policy advocacy,education, and litigation. His extensive legal background enables Advancing Justice I AAJC to address systemic policies, programs, and legislative attempts to discriminate against and marginalize […]
Sim-Oh, Susan
Susan Sim Oh, is the co-owner of WKTB-CD, a local Class A Television Station in the Atlanta DMA broadcasting top-tier Spanish and Korean broadcast networks, ultimately serving the fastest growing minority groups in Atlanta with a broadcast reach of over a million viewers. Oh is one of the few Asian female TV station owners in […]
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 […]