President
Name: Mr. John Kang
Birthplace: Richmond, VA
Education: University of Virginia, B.A; Meiji College of Oriental Medicine, M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Career: Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Interests: Asian American Issues and Empowerment, Martial Arts, Football
What are your goals for the Chinese Community? Help to create a unified local Chinese Community encompassing ethnic Chinese of all origins, establish networking opportunities and resources.
Secretary
Name: Mrs. Yingwei Gong
Birthplace: Beijing, China
Education: BS in Computer Science focusing in Database Management, MS in Computer Science
Career: Capital One for the past 7 years, in the IT department developing and managing data warehouse systems and applications.
Interests: Travel, hang out with friends, enjoy life.
What are your goals for the Chinese Community?: Educate others about Chinese culture, bring understanding between different cultures and people, and help Chinese blend into the US life.
Other Comments? I am an analyst so I am good at analyzing things in a logical order, with a very structured approach. I will perform best in a collaborative environment where everyone is going towards the same goals. I don¡¯t conflicts and I will try my best with a diplomatic approach when conflicts happen.
Treasurer
Name: Mrs. Jinfeng Han
Birthplace: Beijing, China
Education: BS, Nursing and Biology
Career: Medical Researcher
Interests: music, dance, cooking, eating.
What are your goals for the Chinese Community? Harmony
Communication Officer
Name: Mr.Lixin (Luke) Xue
Birthplace:Fujian, China
Education: Clemson University (Ph.D); Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry (Master of Science); University of Science and Technology of China (Bachelor).
Career:Research Scientist, Patent Agent, Past President of Central Virginia Chinese School
Interests:Patent and intellectual Property Law, Ball Rm. Dancing, Tai-ji, Networking.
What are your goals for the Chinese Community? Create a platform for all who are interested in Chinese Cultures to interact.
Public Relations Officer
Name:Lisa Van Riper
Birthplace:Englewood, New Jersey
Education:B.A., Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut
Career:Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs and Store Marketing for CarMax (I am the head of communications for CarMax)
Interests:Playing with and reading to my daughter Lily, reading books, baking, studying Chinese culture (online, reading books and magazines, through OCA membership and events)
Goals for the Chinese Community:
I would like to see the Chinese community in Richmond have a more powerful presence and voice in the media, in politics and in the arts and education.? In addition, I would like to see membership in this organization increase and for there to be more bridges between the OCA and other powerful groups in town.? With my career being public affairs and store marketing, I can help make this happen. In addition, I am a member of the Greater Richmond Chamber board and can help build bridges between the two organizations if that is something that is desired.
Business Development Committee Chair
Name: Mr. Frank Song
Birthplace: Shijiazhuang, China
Education: Ph.D. in sociology, Kansas State University. M.A. in philosophy, Peking University
Career: Director of analytics/Senior Scientist, VHQC.
Interests: Ping Pang, Taichi, Badminton
What are your goals for the Chinese Community? Promote Cross-Cultural understanding and reduce misunderstandings and prejudice between CA and the main stream population. Enhance unity, harmony, and integration among all CA from different backgrounds and national origins.
Sports and Recreation Committee Chair:Sports and Recreation Committee Chair:
Name: Sharon Xun Ma
Birthplace:Henan Jiyuan
Education:Chemical Engineering, PhD
Career:Dupont
Interests:Hiking, badminton, dance, reading
What are your goals for the Chinese Community?Make others know Chinese community better and appreciate us more.
Seniors Committee Chair
Name: Mrs. Jane Hsia Ching
Birthplace: ChungKing, China
Education: MA in Journalism, University of California, Berkeley
Career: 21 years as programmer analyst, Information Services, University of Richmond
Interests:Aerobics & Piano
What are your goals for the Chinese Community:?
Building bridges between East & West. Enhance communications among all members from different backgrounds within the Chinese community.
Young Families Committee Chair
Name: Edward Zhang
Birthplace: Wuhu, China
Education: PhD in Engineering
Career: Capital One Financial Services
Interests: sports, soccer, travel, reading
What are your goals for the Chinese Community:
to enhance local Chinese-American Relationships and to increase the Chinese community influence in the local society.
At-Large Members
Name: Ping Chu
Birthplace: Nanjing
Education:Nanjing University, Bowling Green State University
Career: IT DBA, IT Architect
Interests: Ping-Pong,Taichi,Meditation,Yoga,hiking
What are your goals for the Chinese Community:
more people know chinese culture, current status in China, more people attend Chinese activities,build Chinese community in Richmond.
Name: Mrs. Mary Kuo
Birthplace: April 4th
Education: Master of Law
Career: Immigration Attorney
Interests: travel, craft, food, exercise and diet
What are your goals for the Chinese Community? More interactions with main stream.
Name: Lixin (Luke) Xue
Birthplace:Fujian, China
Education:Clemson University (Ph.D); Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry (Master of Science); University of Science and Technology of China (Bachelor).
Career:Research Scientist, Patent Agent, Past President of Central Virginia Chinese School
Interests:Patent and intellectual Property Law, Ball Rm. Dancing, Tai-ji, Networking.
What are your goals for the Chinese Community?Create a platform for all who are interested in Chinese Cultures to interact.
Name: ShuHui (Sunney) Wang
Birthplace:Jiangsu, China
Education:MS, Biostatistics, University of Utah
Career:statistician in VDH,
Interests:Tennis (beginner), play cards, travel, social,
What are your goals for the Chinese Community?smooth transit of new OCA and have a physical site of new OCA.
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