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are delighted to welcome you to our 8th National Lighting the
Community Summit under the theme of Shining Our Light:
Building Our Leadership and Future Together and to this second
historic gathering of Asian American & Paci c Islanders (AAPI)
Christian churches and leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Washington D.C.
We are excited to continue what was launched last year - a
national, nonpartisan network of AAPI Christian churches and
leaders who can be engaged in the public sphere through our AAPI
Faith Alliance 1000 Initiative.
This year, through the leadership of KCCD, the White House has
invited AAPI Christians leaders a second time for a White House
Brie ng to dialogue and explore opportunities for partnership.
Our theme re ects the strengths of our communities as well as
the vision of this Summit and movement.
We as AAPI Christian leaders have been active through
evangelism, global missions, and direct service. Yet our voice and
presence have been missing at the local and national front due to
marginalization and our own disengagement. As a result, our
communities have been undeserved and overlooked in services and
resources.
We are called to be salt and light to the world and be bold
witnesses in every sphere of life. This calling is greater than any
particular political stance or social agenda. We are to bless and
pray for our nations leaders.
Christian leaders from the African American and Latino
communities have preceded us in engaging in the civic process and
as a result are regularly invited to the decision making table.
They have translated their in uence and access to impact public
policies and to bring investments and needed resources for their
communities and for those who are voiceless.
We invite you to join our 1000 Initiative for such a time as
this in creating a strong united AAPI Christian voice in the public
sphere!
It is our hope that through this Summit, you will be able to
meet and dialogue with our nations leaders as WITNESSES, be
equipped in the civic arena and ADVOCATE, and also elevate the
strengths and needs of our communities to foster PARTNERSHIPS with
our government and corporate leadership.
Lets shine our light and be a blessing to our nation and our
community!
Hyepin ImKCCD President and CEO
Sandra KoKCCD Board Co-Chair
Rev. John Jong Dai ParkKCCD Board Co-Chair
It is our hope that through this Summit, you will be able to
meet and dialogue with our nations leaders as WITNESSES, be
equipped in the civic arena and ADVOCATE, and also elevate the
strengths and needs of our communities to foster PARTNERSHIPS with
our government and corporate leadership.
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CongresswomanJudy ChuU.S. House of Representatives, California,
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May 18, 2015
Dear Friends,
Please accept my warmest wishes and congratulations as you
gather at the Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD)s 8th
National Lighting the Community Summit: Shining Our Light, Building
Our Leadership and Future Together.
I commend KCCDs President and CEO, Hyepin Im, and KCCD for their
leadership and continuing efforts to strengthen our communities.
KCCD has been successful in maximizing resources for Korean and
Asian American faith-based and partner organizations involved in
economic development and neighborhood revitalization.
KCCDs leadership, achievements and outstanding contributions to
the Asian Pacific Islander community serve as an inspiration to
everyone. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Congratulations and best wishes for a memorable event.
Sincerely,
Ted W. LieuMember of Congress
Executive Board Rep. Judy Chu, Chair Sen. Mazie K. Hirono Sen.
Brian Schatz Rep. Xavier Becerra Rep. Ami Bera Rep. Madeleine Z.
Bordallo Rep. Tammy Duckworth Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Rep. Al Green Rep.
Michael M. Honda Rep. Barbara Lee Rep. Ted Lieu Rep. Doris O.
Matsui Rep. Grace Meng Rep. Gregorio Sablan Rep. Bobby Scott Rep.
Mark Takai Rep. Mark Takano Associate Members Rep. Karen Bass Rep.
Gerald Connolly Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Joseph Crowley Rep.
Susan Davis Rep. John Delaney Rep. Anna Eshoo Rep. Marcia Fudge
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Rep. Zoe Lofgren Rep. Alan Lowenthal Rep.
Carolyn Maloney Rep. Jerry McNerney Rep. Gregory Meeks Rep. Grace
Napolitano Rep. Scott Peters Rep. Charles B. Rangel Rep. Lucille
Roybal-Allard Rep. Linda Snchez Rep. Loretta Sanchez Rep. Janice
Schakowsky Rep. Adam Schiff Rep. Brad Sherman Rep. Adam Smith Rep.
Jackie Speier Rep. Eric Swalwell Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep. Juan
Vargas Rep. Maxine Waters Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
2423 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
202.225.5464 http://capac.chu.house.gov
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May 20, 2015 Dear Friends: As Chair of the Congressional Asian
Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), it is an honor to welcome the
Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) and other Asian
American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Christian leaders to the 8th
National Lighting the Community Summit. For over a decade, KCCD has
strengthened local communities by providing services to over 4,000
Korean churches and AAPI faith-based organizations across the
nation. KCCDs annual gathering of community leaders, corporate
partners, pastors, and policy makers truly shines a light on the
integral role that AAPI faith-based leaders play in advancing the
well-being of our communities and building a brighter future for us
all.
On behalf of the 48 Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific
American Caucus, I offer my best wishes for a productive conference
and KCCDs continued success.
Sincerely, JUDY CHU Member of Congress CAPAC Chair
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CongressmanGerald E. ConnollyU.S. House of Representatives,
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AssemblymemberMike A. GipsonCalifornia State Assembly, 64th
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Hyepin Im Korean Churches for Community Development 3550
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 736 Los Angeles, CA 90010
Dear Friends:
As Senator of Californias Thirty-Fourth Senate District, I am
honored to welcome you to the 8th National Lighting the Community
Summit: Shining Our Light, Building Our Leadership and Future
Together.
For many years, the Korean Churches for Community Development
(KCCD) has served Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
at local and national levels. As you participate in this three-day
Summit, you will have an opportunity to interact with policy
makers, elected officials, business leaders, media and community
leaders to promote awareness of the challenges faced within the
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Please accept my
gratitude and appreciation for all of the great work you have done
through the years to bring people together to learn about the needs
of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the
dedicated staff of KCCD for their great work. As you enjoy the
Summit, please remember that KCCDs mission is ongoing and that
together we can advance the Asian-American communitys
participation, contributions and influence through faith-based and
community partnerships.
On behalf of the residents of Californias Thirty-Fourth Senate
District, I thank you for your commitment and offer you best wishes
for a wonderful event.
Sincerely,
JANET NGUYEN State Senator, Thirty-Fourth District California
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
HOUSE OF DELEGATES RICHMOND
District: (703) 350-3911 Richmond: (804) 698-1035
[email protected] www.DelegateKeam.org
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MARK L. KEAM
POST OFFICE BOX 1134 VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22183
35TH DISTRICT
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: EDUCATION FINANCE COMMERCE AND LABOR
AGRICULTURE, CHEAPEAKE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 18, 2015 Dear Friends:
Warm greetings to everyone gathered in the nations capitol this
weekend to participate in the Korean Churches for Community
Developments 8th Lighting the Community Summit: Shining our Light,
Building our Leadership and Future Together.
Since 2001, KCCD has worked to strengthen AAPI communities
across the United
States, and it continues to bring together national and
community leaders to advance the dialogue on social justice issues
and advocate on behalf of AAPI communities today.
The need for the AAPI Christian community to become socially and
civically engaged is
greater than ever. This event provides unique opportunities for
servants to collaborate and grow in their capacities to serve as
leaders, and your participation in this summit is a testament to
your dedication to helping our most vulnerable communities.
Thank you for your steadfast support of KCCD and its mission,
and I wish you all a
productive and successful summit!
Sincerely,
Mark L. Keam Member, House of Delegates
CouncilwomanGrace Han-WolfHerndon Town Council, Commonwealth of
Virginia
DelegateMark KeamHouse of Delegates,Commonwealth of Virginia,
35th District
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CongressmanMark TakanoU.S. House of Representatives, California,
41st District
State SenatorEd HernandezCalifornia State Senate, 22nd
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CongressmanMike HondaU.S. House of Representatives, California,
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3:00pm Check-in
5:00pm-6:00pm Registration & Networking
6:00pm Opening Reception Dinner
Welcome Remarks: Our VIsion - Witness, Advocacy, &
PartnershipHyepin Im, President/CEO, KCCDSandra Ko, KCCD Board
Co-Chair/Director of Workplace Operations, United Way of Greater
Los Angeles
Special PerformanceDa Deulim Praise Dancing Association
Invocation Rev. John Jongdai Park, Summit Honorary Co-Chair/KCCD
Board Co-Chair/Senior Pastor, Joong-Ang Korean Church
Special RemarksAcacia Salatti, Director, Center for Faith-Based
and Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
ServicesMark Keam, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 35th
District
Special PerformanceAMP (Amplify)
Power of Church and Society
Moderators
Hyepin Im, President/CEO, KCCDTim Haahs, Summit Honorary
Co-Chair/President, Tim Haahs and Associates, Inc
Speakers Jim Wallis, Founder/President, Sojourners Abraham
Hernandez, VP of Northeast U.S., National Hispanic Christian
Leadership Conference David Beckmann, Bread for the World Dr.
Carroll Baltimore, Global Alliance Interfaith Networks Rev.
Mitchell Hescox, Reverend/President and CEO, Evangelical
Environmental Network Katleen Davis-Siudut, Director of Strategic
Initiatives, Polaris
7:00pm Opening Prayer and PraiseSpecial Performance
Rev. Won Jik Cho, Pastor/Saxophonist, Ramnent Methodist
Church
7:15pm State of AAPI Community & KCCD IntroductionsHyepin
Im, President/CEO, KCCDSam George, Executive Director, Parivar
International
7:45pm Vision Networking Session #1Moderators So-Young Kang,
Catalyst and CEO, Awaken GroupGroup Co-Facilitators
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Jay Chung Hyun Bae Ingrid Wang Sunny Ahn Ingrid Wang
Sam George Deborah Kwak Yuna Kwon James Yu
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MAY 19th Description
8:00am-10:00am NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER PRAYER
BREAKFASTModerators Hyepin Im, President/CEO, KCCDDr. Jinha Park,
KCCD Board Member/Director, MRI and Radiology Research at the City
of Hope Medical Center
8:00am Greetings/InvocationBreakfast
Welcome
InvocationRev. Jong Jin Pee, Summit Honorary Co-Chair/Senior
Pastor Emeritus, Namseoul Chunang Presbyterian Church
Worship/Praise Bo Choi, Worship Leader, H.O.P.E. Church
8:30am-10:00am Special Message: Power of PrayerTim Haahs, Summit
Honorary Co-Chair/President, Tim Haahs and Associates, Inc.
Prayer for Nation: President Obama and Other Government Leaders
& PolicyMark Brinkmoeller, Director, O ce of Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives, USAIDDr. Jannah Scott, Deputy DIrector,
Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept.
of Homeland Security
Group Responsive PrayerJay Chung, KCCD Donor Advisory Board
Member/Board Member, Ocean City ChurchSandra Ko, KCCD Board
Co-Chair/Director of Workplace Operations, United Way of Greater
Los Angeles
Prayer for Color of Justice & Race Relations: Black Lives
Matter, Asian Lives MatterLovely Varughese, Registered Nurse,
Presence Health CarePriscilla Baek, Senior Manager of Public A
airs, Mitsui & Co.
Group Responsive PrayerStephen Lewis, President, Forum for
Theological ExplorationGalen Carey, VP of Government Relations,
National Association of Evangelicals
Peace and Security on Asian Peninsula and the WorldDr. Jai Poong
Ryu, Co-Chairman, One Korea Coalition
Group Responsive PrayerJimmy Chae, Minister, Tribe/NT2Steve Sun
Cho, Lead Pastor, Ocean City Church
Special MusicRev. Won Jik Cho, Pastor/Saxophonist, Ramnent
Methodist Church
Special VideoProphetic Voices: AAPI Christian Perspective
Prayer for Human Tra ckingChristopher Ljungquist, National
Outreach and Education Coordinator, Anti-Tra cking, USCCB
Group Responsive PrayerSunny Ahn, Pastor, San Ramon Valley
UMCIngrid Wang, Pastor, Wesley Grove UMC
Prayer for Mental HealthRichard Kim, KA UMM National President,
General Commission on United Methodist Men, United Methodist
Church
Prayer for ImmigrationRev. John Jongdai Park, Summit Honorary
Co-Chair/KCCD Board Co-Chair/Senior Pastor, Joong-Ang Korean
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Group Responsive PrayerWoogie Kim, KCCD Board Member/Director of
Development of International Relations, Biola UniversityRev. Hyun
Bae, Pastor, Vision Presbyterian Church of Washington
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Prayer for Next GenerationKen Kong, Director, Southeast Asian
Catalyst (SEAC)Grace Choi, Policy Advisor, Secretarys O ce on
Global Women Issues, U.S. Dept. of State
Group Responsive PrayerRev. Young-hee Chung, Senior Pastor,
Wilshire United Methodist ChurchSekwon Chong, Honorary National
President, Korean American National Foundation, USA
Video Message from Kenneth BaeClosing Prayer
Timothy Park, Pastor, Glory Church of Jesus Christ
10:00am-10:30am Break and Networking
10:30am-11:30am Plenary Panel #1: Navigating Government,
Corporate, and Media ResourcesModerators Russell Jeung, Professor,
San Francisco State UniversityDaniel Lee, KCCD Board
Member/Attorney, Lee & Oh, APLC
Speaker Introductions & Overview
Workshop 1Moderators Russell Jeung, Professor, San Francisco
State UniversitySandra Ko, KCCD Board Co-Chair/Director of
Workplace Operations, United Way of Greater Los
Angeles-Speakers
Rev. E. Terri LaVelle, Director, Center for Faith-based &
Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept of Veteran A airs
Danielle Johnson-Kutch, Director of Policy, Homeownership
Preservation O ce, O ce of Financial Stability, U.S. Dept of the
Treasury
Francey Youngberg, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Public
Engagement, U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development
Marcia Gri n, President/CEO, HomeFree-USA Norah Deluhery, Acting
Director, Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships,
USDA Moses Kim, HCA Housing Supervisor, KCCD
Workshop 2Moderators Yuna Kwon, President, KOWIN International
Los AngelesDeborah Kwak, President/CEO, Good-Sam Corp.Speakers
Joshua Dickson, Director, Center for Faith-based &
Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept of Commerce Sarah Bard,
Director, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, U.S. Small
Business Administration Dr. Jannah Scott, Deputy DIrector, Center
for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept. of
Homeland Security Piyachat Terrell, Pathways Programs O cer,
AAPI Special Emphasis Program Manager, National
Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Mark Brinkmoeller, Director, O ce of Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives, U.S. Agency for
International Development
Workshop 3Moderators Sam Koh, Pastor/ Leader of Hillside EM at
LACPC and Founder of NexGen Pastors FellowshipDaniel Lee, KCCD
Board Member/Attorney, Lee & Oh, APLCSpeakers
Eugene Schneeberg, Director, Center for Faith-based &
Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept of Justice Stephen Lewis,
President, Forum for Theological Exploration Kenneth Liu, Director,
Legal Aid Ministries, Christian Legal Society Young Wheeler, Former
Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for OSHA, U.S. Dept.
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11:30am-12:30pm Speed Networking CompetitionModerators /
PresentersHyepin Im, President/CEO, KCCDKara Inae Carlisle,
Director of New Mexico Programs, W.K. Kellogg FoundationJudging
Panelists
Piyachat Terrell, Pathways Programs O cer, AAPI Special Emphasis
Program Manager, National Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Jannah Scott, Deputy DIrector, Center for Faith-based &
Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Kara Inae Carlisle, Director of New Mexico Programs, W.K.
Kellogg Foundation Mark Brinkmoeller, Director, O ce of Faith-Based
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International Development Stephen Lewis, President, Forum for
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12:45pm-2:00pm Lunch Box To GoTravel to Capitol Hill
2:00pm Plenary Panel #2: Mobilizing the Faith Community for
Civic EngagementModerators Sam Yoon, President, Council of Korean
AmericansDaniel Lee, KCCD Board Member/Attorney, Lee & Oh,
APLC
Introduction of Prophetic Voices: AAPI Christian
PerspectivesSpeakers
Diana Yu, Advisor, White House Initiative on Asian American and
Paci c Islanders (WHIAAPI)David Kim, Associate Administrator, U.S.
Dept. of TransportationMee Moua, Executive Director, Asian
Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)Nissim B. Reuben, Assistant
Director, Asia Paci c Institute, American Jewish Committee
(AJC)Deepa Iyer, Former Executive Director, South Asian Americans
Leading Together (SAALT)
3:15pm Vision Networking Session #2 - Future of AAPI
LeadershipModeratorSo-Young Kang, Catalyst and CEO, Awaken
Group
Closing Prayer Annika Yeo, KCCD Donor Advisory Board
Member/Director, California Korean Contractors Association
4:45pm Group Photo Op. at Capitol Hill
5:00pm-6:00pm Congressional Visits
Rest of Evening Informal Dinner Groups / D.C.
Sightseeing/Optional Activities
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8:00am-2:30pm White House Brie ng (at The White House)
Lunch
Prayer Chung Lee, Co-Founder/CEO, Good Fruit Co.
Vision Networking Session #3 - White House Debrie ngModerator
So-Young Kang, Catalyst and CEO, Awaken Group
Closing Prayer Sam Koh, Pastor/ Leader of Hillside EM at LACPC
and Founder of NexGen Pastors Fellowship
3:00pm White House Group Photo Op.
6:00pm GALA CHECK IN / RECEPTION / RED CARPET PHOTOSSpecial
Music by PLO 3:16
6:30pm-9:30pm IMPACT AWARDS GALA DINNER
Special PresentationDa Deulim Praise Dancing Association
Welcome
Special Video MessageRev. Young Hoon Lee, Summit Honorary
Co-Chair/Senior Pastor, Yoido Full Gospel Church
Opening GreetingHyepin Im, President/CEO, KCCD
Sponsor Acknowledgements Sandra Ko, KCCD Board Co-Chair/Director
of Workplace Operations, United Way of Greater Los AngelesDr. Jinha
Park, KCCD Board Member/Director, MRI and Radiology Research at the
City of Hope Medical Center
InvocationSteve Sun Cho, Lead Pastor, Ocean City Church
Special RemarksGrace Han Wolf, Councilmember, Hernon Town
Council, Commonwealth of Virginia
Special PerformanceAMP (Amplify)
Special RemarksAlbert Shen, National Deputy Director, Minority
Business Development AgencyIntroduction: Tim Haahs, Summit Honorary
Co-Chair/President, Tim Haahs and Associates, Inc.
Congresswoman Judy Chu, U.S. House of Representatives,
California, 27th DistrictIntroduction: Dr. Jinha Park, KCCD Board
Member/Director, MRI and Radiology Research at the City of Hope
Medical Center
Congressman Mike Honda, U.S. House of Representatives,
California, 17th DistrictIntroduction: Sandra Ko, KCCD Board
Co-Chair/Director of Workplace Operations, United Way of Greater
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DINNER AND AWARDS PROGRAM
RECOGNITION OF FAITH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD HONOREES
Honoree Presentation Steven Park, Founder/Executive Director,
Little Lights Introduction: Russell Jeung, Professor, San Francisco
State University
Honoree Presentation W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Kara Inae
Carlisle) Introduction: James Yu, Executive Director/Lead Pastor,
Community Christian Center of Los Angeles
Special Performance Rev. Won Jik Cho
Honoree Presentation Dr. Joseph Dilip, Medical Director/Author,
Kidnapped by the Taliban - A Story of Terror, Hope, and Rescue by
SEAL Team Six Introduction: Sam George, Executive Director, Parivar
International
Honoree Presentation Congressman Ted Lieu, U.S. House of
Representatives, California, 33rd District Introduction: Ken Kong,
Director, Southeast Asian Catalyst
Honoree Presentation Congressman Charles B. Rangel, U.S. House
of Representatives, New York, 13th District Introduction: Woogie
Kim, KCCD Board Member/Director of Development on International
Relations, Biola University
Honoree Group Photo
Acknowledgements and Special Thanks
Special Presentation PLO 3:16
Closing RemarksRev. John Jongdai Park, Summit Honorary
Co-Chair.KCCD Board Co-Chair/Senior Pastor, Joong-Ang Korean
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Raise the visibility, pro le, and resources of the AAPI
Christian community at a national level.
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Equip AAPI Christian leaders to better engage, ad-vocate, and
educate the broader community about AAPI needs and concerns.
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Deepen AAPI community partnerships with one another and
collaborate with government and other decision makers to leverage
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WITNESS
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THE SUMMIT provides opportunities for churches and non-pro t
organizations to learn how to leverage resources, access funding
opportunities, and build successful partnerships to better
implement their programs for the community and expand their impact
and witness. The summit will also provide networking opportunities
with various important stakeholders including potential funders,
elected o cials, and government agencies. At the same time, the
summit provides a platform to highlight great models and resources
in the community as well as advocate for issues that impact the
Asian American and Paci c Islander community.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER, API LIVES MATTER
Why this matters - In tackling one of the most pressing racial
issues in the United States today, the treatment of African
Americans in the justice system, Black lives matter to API
Christians. They matter because we are all Gods children. As
family, we fellowship in each others su erings. In fact, APIs have
a stake in this matter because we, too, face institutional
disparities that subordinate us. For example, API youth arrested
are 2.5 times more likely than whites to be tried and convicted as
adults, so that their punishment is much more onerous.
The mass incarceration of Black and Brown people and their
treatment by the hands of the justice system may be seen the new
caste system of the United States. As seen in the past year, the
deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson and Eric Garner in New York at
the hands of police o cers has led to serious questioning of
whether Black lives matter in the eyes of our society. Where, then,
should APIs stand on this issue which has created such a chasm in
America? Prominent scholar activists contributing to KCCDs
Prophetic Voices have all concluded that APIs need to stand on Gods
side, who is for the oppressed. On Gods side, we aim to act justly,
and to love mercy, and to walk humbly. When we make all lives
matter, our lives will also matter.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCYWhy this matters - Asian youth have the
second highest rate of being tried in adult court for violent
crimes. In addition, Asian youth tried in adult court are
imprisoned more often than Hispanic and White and are only slightly
behind Black youth.
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IMMIGRATION REFORM
Why this matters - Even though Asian American and Paci c
Islanders make up 6 percent of the total U.S. population, we
account for over 40 percent of the 4.2 million individuals caught
in the current family immigration visa backlog. And we account for
84 percent of the employer-based visa backlog! AAPI DREAMers also
account for 40 percent of those in the University of California
system. Today, more immigrants come from Asia or the Paci c Islands
than any other region in the world. Those from Asian countries also
account for 10 percent, or about 1.3 million, of all undocumented
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HOUSINGWhy this matters - Since the housing crisis, Asian
Americans were a group that experienced steep decline of
homeownership rates, resulting in higher rates of foreclosure along
with drop of wealth and housing burden. Within California, Asians
su ered the sharpest drop in homeownership in 2008, a 1.24
percentage points drop compared to Blacks (0.88 percentage points),
Hispanics (0.80 percentage points), and Whites (0.40 percentage
points.) From 2000 to 2010, Asians had the highest proportion of
homeowners who paid more than 50% of their monthly income to their
housing costs.
MENTAL HEALTH & YOUTH AT-RISK
Why this matters - Nearly 150 college-aged Asian American
students will die by suicide this year: Asian Americans aged 20-24
have the highest suicide rate of all Asian Americans at 12.4 per
100,000, and have the highest rate of suicidal thoughts among all
college-aged students. This rate also appears to be nearly 1.5x
higher than the national suicide rate 7 out of 100,000 among
college-aged students. In 1996-2006 at Cornell University, there
were 13 Asian American suicides of the 21 total student deaths by
suicide in that time frame. Asian American students made up about
25% of the student body in that time, yet Asian American students
were 55% of students who committed suicide on-campus.1 in 3 college
students report experiencing some combination of depression-like
symptoms over the course of their time on-campus, and 15% will
experience suicidal thoughts; for this reason in part, suicide is
the second leading cause of death for college-aged students. Yet,
Asian American students are dying by suicide at apparently higher
rates than non-Asian counterparts. In part, this is due to high
cultural stigma against mental health disorders within the Asian
American community. In the general population, Asian Americans are
50% less likely to report symptoms of depression to others, and
only 2% (compared to 13% of non-Asians) will raise the topic with
their doctors. So, it is not unreasonable to imagine that Asian
American students on college campuses are less likely than their
non-Asian peers to seek treatment when they experience depression
symptoms.
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Development/Mentoring, Gang Violence, Domestic Violence, Suicide,
Access to Healthcare, Economic Development, A ordable Housing,
Financial Literacy, Small Businesses, Religious Freedom for Groups
on Campus, Disaster Readiness/Environment, Free Food Service
Program, International Aid, North Korea, Education
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Why this matters - Asian Americans are facing serious moral
choices in regard to how we should respond to recent rulings by the
Supreme Court on a rmative action. There are seismic shifts taking
place in the landscape of higher education induced by these
rulings. Both sides of the debates over a rmative action are
seeking to enlist Asian Americans to shore up their arguments for
and against a rmative action policies. As it has become clear that
race based policies are on the decline, there are some resources to
read to help us develop critical responses to changing a rmative
action practices that re ect our commitment to social justice and
diversity.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Why this matters - Human tra cking, the buying/selling of
people, is rising as a dangerous threat. Pro ts for tra cking are
the second largest illegal enterprise in the world, after drugs.
People are bought and sold for use as laborers, domestic workers,
sex workers, and held against their will in many US cities, and
around the world. The AAPI community cares about tra cking because
it is disproportionately a ecting our communities. Sex tra cking
and forced labor are thriving in Asian and South Asian countries.
The orientalization of API women helps grow the demand for Asian
women in brothels. In the US, victims of tra cking are coming from
many Asian countries and the need for services in Asian languages
is high. And for our community, there is a unique tie between
domestic violence and tra cking that needs to be addressed.
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MY BROTHERS KEEPER (FEDERAL INITIATIVE)
Why this matters - Boys and young men of color regardless of
where they come from are disproportionately at risk from their
youngest years through college and the early stages of their
professional lives. President Obama has announced a new initiative
with leading foundations and businesses that take a collaborative,
multi-disciplinary approach to build ladders of op-portunity and
unlock the full potential of boys and young men of color. The
Presidential Memorandum has established the My Brothers Keeper Task
Force to help determine which public and private e orts are
working, how the Federal government can support those e orts, and
how we can get more folks involved in those e orts across the
board. At the White House Brie ng portion of the summit, we will be
learning about this new special initiative and how we can help make
an impact.
The current emphasis of this initiative leans towards the
Hispanic and African American communities. To further demonstrate
the AAPI Christian communitys commitment towards raising up the
next generation of young leaders in America, we will be dialoguing
on this initiative with policymakers and highlight the challenges
that Asian youths also face. For example, studies have shown that
dropout rates for high school students are directly tied to income
and poverty levels. The national statistics on poverty rates show
Asian Americans and Paci c Islanders at 11.7% and 17.6%
respectively. These gures still trail behind the African American
and Hispanic populations at about 26% and 23%, but still show a
need for support and attention in the AAPI communities so that our
nations young men can be empowered together for the future.
HOUSINGWhy this matters - Since the housing crisis, Asian
Americans were a group that experienced steep decline of
homeownership rates, resulting in higher rates of foreclosure along
with drop of wealth and housing burden. Within California, Asians
su ered the sharpest drop in homeownership in 2008, a 1.24
percentage points drop compared to Blacks (0.88 percentage points),
Hispanics (0.80 percentage points), and Whites (0.40 percentage
points.) From 2000 to 2010, Asians had the highest proportion of
homeowners who paid more than 50% of their monthly income to their
housing costs.
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Senator
Mazie K. HironoU.S. Senate, Hawaii
Senator
Mark WarnerU.S. Senate, Virginia
Congressman
Mike HondaU.S. House of Representatives, California, 17th
District
Congresswoman
Judy ChuU.S. House of Representatives, California, 27th
District
Congressman
Ted LieuU.S. House of Representatives, California, 33rd
District
Congresswoman
Doris MatsuiU.S. House of Representatives, California, 6th
District
Congressman
Adam Schi U.S. House of Representatives, California, 28th
District
Congressman
Juan VargasU.S. House of Representatives, California, 51st
District
Congressman
Xavier BecerraU.S. House of Representatives, California, 34th
District
Congressman
Mark TakanoU.S. House of Representatives, California, 41st
District
Congressman
Chris Van HollenU.S. House of Representatives, Maryland, 8th
District
Congresswoman
Donna F. EdwardsU.S. House of Representatives, Maryland, 4th
District
Congresswoman
Tammy DuckworthU.S. House of Representatives, Illinois, 8th
District
Congressman
Charles B. RangelU.S. House of Representatives, New York, 13th
District
Congresswoman
Grace MengU.S. House of Representatives, New York, 6th
District
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Congressman
Gerald E. ConnollyU.S. House of Representatives, Virginia, 11th
District
State Senator
Janet NguyenCalifornia State Senate, 34th District
State Senator
Ed HernandezCalifornia State Senate, 22nd District
Congressman
John Conyers, Jr.U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan, 13th
District
Congressman
Raul M. GrijalvaU.S. House of Representatives, Arizona, 3rd
District
KCCD HONORARY COMMITTEE
Assemblymember
Donald WagnerCalifornia State Assembly, 68th District
Delegate
Mark KeamHouse of Delegates, Virginia35th District
Councilmember
Grace Han-WolfHerndon Town Council, Commonwealth of Virginia
Assemblymember
David HadleyCalifornia State Assembly, 66th District
Assemblymember
Mike GipsonCalifornia State Assembly, 64th District
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Dr. Dilip Joseph, MPH, M.D., serves as the medical Director for
Morning Star Development (MSDEV) and oversees the public health,
preventive health, and clinical projects that MSDEV operates
through its rural medical clinics in Afghanistan. In particular he
is responsible for training the medical sta , evaluating and
improving our medical services, and expanding our medical e orts
through networking and fundraising so that we can cater to many
more Afghans who do not have access to health care.
Dr. Joseph is the author of Kidnapped by the Taliban - A Story
of Terror, Hope, and Rescue by SEAL Team Six published by Thomas
Nelson, Oct. 2014.
Dr. Joseph completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry
from Azusa Paci c University, his graduate degree in International
Public Health from Loma Linda University, and his medical degree
from England. His medical work spans both the developing and
developed countries with internships and work experiences in both
public health and clinical medicine. His interest lies in
incorporating his medical experiences for the betterment of rural
communities in the developing world.
Dr. Joseph has a passion to develop communities that would
invest into a wholistic perspective on health physical wholeness as
a result of a healthy interaction between an individuals body,
soul, and spirit! It is his desire to see a shift in the
conventional paradigm of physical wellness into one that is a
natural result of a healthy physical, social, mental, and spiritual
interaction.
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who is serving his 23rd term in
the House of Representatives, is a war hero, history-making
congressman, master lawmaker.
He served in the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart and a
Bronze Star for his service in the U.S. Army during the Battle of
Kunu-ri, where he led a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese
Army encirclement after being almost left for dead on November 30,
1950. The title of his autobiography, And I Havent Had a Bad Day
Since refers to this day.
He is a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and
made history as the rst African American member of Congress to lead
the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He was the primary sponsor
of President Obamas historic healthcare reform law and is a leading
advocate for equal rights and opportunity, including immigration
reform. Following Saint Matthews teaching, he has been a stalwart
champion for the least among us, dedicated to improving the lives
of working families.
Congressman Rangel currently represents New Yorks 13th
Congressional District, which includes Upper Manhattan and parts of
The Bronx. As a native and longtime Congressman of New York City,
he has been a longtime friend of the Korean community. He
spearheaded the passage of the United States-Korea Free Trade
Agreement (aka KORUS FTA) in 2007 and has championed numerous
legislation important to the community, such as resolutions
Encouraging peace and reuni cation on the Korean Peninsula and
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. He is the
Honorary Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, and a proud
member of the Congressional Asian Paci c American Caucus.
Dr. Dilip Joseph, MPH, M.D., Medical DirectorMorning Star
Development (MSDEV)
Congressman Charles B. RangelU.S. House of Representatives, New
York, 13th District
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Steven Park immigrated from South Korean with his two sisters
and parents to Houston, Texas in 1978 at the age of 7. After a
life-changing spiritual conversion to Christianity after college,
Steven founded Little Lights Urban Ministries in 1995 after meeting
underserved children and youth near his parents business in NW, DC.
Starting with no funds or experience in the non-pro t sector, he
has grown the organization to 10 full-time, 40 part-time sta , and
over 700 volunteers per year giving more than 10,000 volunteer
hours annually.
Little Lights currently serves families at two public housing
complexes where the annual family income is approximately $9,000
per year. He has made a life-long commitment to underserved DC
residents and in 2002 moved into the historic African-American
neighborhood in DC called Anacostia. He has two children, Dylan and
Kayla, ages 9 and 11. He has been married for 13 years to Mary Park
who also works full-time at the organization.
In 2014, Ted W. Lieu was elected to an open seat for the 33rd
Congressional District, succeed-ing retiring 40 year incumbent
Henry Waxman. He was elected president of the Freshman class of
Democrats by his colleagues and serves on the House Budget
Committee, and the House Committee on Oversight & Government
Reform. Ted is a former active duty o cer who current-ly serves as
a reservist in the United States Air Force.
In February of 2011, Ted was elected to the State Senate in a
special election. In the State Senate, Ted was Chair of the
Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, Chair of
the Select Committee on Air Quality, and Chair of the Joint
Committee on Arts. Teds legis-lative accomplishments include
co-sponsoring landmark legislation regulating the subprime mortgage
industry, state tax reform that saved small businesses from
billions in retroactive tax-es, increasing planning for climate
change, increasing tax incentives for lm/TV production and banning
the state from investing in or doing business with companies doing
business with Iran.
Ted was elected to the Torrance City Council in 2002. In 2005,
Ted was elected to the State Assembly, where he served until 2011.
Ted chaired the Assembly Rules Committee, the Banking and Finance
Committee, and sat on the Governmental Organization Committee,
Judiciary Com-mittee, Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee, and
Veterans A airs Committee. Ted was also Chair of the Asian Paci c
Islander Legislative Caucus and Chair of the Assembly Select
Committee on Aerospace.
Teds wife, Betty, is a former California Deputy Attorney
General. They have two sons, Brennan and Austin.
Congressman Ted LieuU.S. House of Representatives, California,
33rd District
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Steven Park, Founder/Executive DirectorLittle Lights Urban
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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an
independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal pioneer, Will
Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in
the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should
have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to
create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their
full potential in school, work and life.
The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, and
works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as
with sovereign tribes. Special emphasis is paid to priority places
where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children
face signi cant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the
U.S. are in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and
internationally, are in Mexico and Haiti. For more information,
visit www.wkkf.org.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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Rev. John Jongdai ParkKCCD Board Co-Chair/Senior PastorJoong-Ang
Korean Church
Timothy HaahsPresident/CEOTimHaahs and Associates, Inc.
(TimHaahs)
Rev. Young Hoon LeeSenior PastorYoido Full Gospel Church
Rev. Jong Jin PeeSenior Pastor EmeritusNam Seoul Chungang
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Steve Sun ChoLead Pastor, Ocean City Church
Won Jik ChoSaxophonist/Pastor, Ramnent Methodist Church
Sekwon ChongHonorary National President, Korean American
National Foundation, USA
Saras ChungDoctoral Student/Research Assistant, Washington
University in St. Louis
Shela JeongAssociate, Partnership for Public Service
Russell JeungProfessor, San Francisco State University
Richard KimKA UMM National President, General Commission On
United Methodist Men, United Methodist Church
Ken KongDirector, Southeast Asian Catalyst (SEAC)
Chung Lee Co-Founder/CEO, Good Fruit Co.
Sojung LimPresident, Korean American Association of the
Washington Metropolitan Area
Kenneth LiuDirector, Legal Aid Ministries, Christian Legal
Society; Gammon & Grange, PC
Timothy ParkPastor, Glory Church of Jesus Christ
Misi TagaloaPastor, Second Samoan Congregational Church
Diane UjiiyeSeminarian, Fuller Theological Seminary
Patricia WarePresident/CEO, The Ware Development Group, Inc.
(WDG)
Jimmy WilsonFounder and Managing Principal, Strategonomics
Global Network
Kawen YoungExecutive Director, Native Hawaiian & Paci c
Islander Alliance
James YuExecutive Director/Lead Pastor, Community Christian
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For too long, Asian American and Paci c Islander (AAPI)
communities have been portrayed as a silent minority in the
public sphere. It is time for our community to speak up. There
is strength in numbers. By joining together, we can make our
voices count in the halls of Congress, the White House, and
upper echelons of corporate America, and create greater access
to our nations leaders.
KCCD invites you to join our 1000 Initiative, a national,
nonpartisan network of committed AAPI Christian leaders to
speak
with a uni ed voice in the public sphere: to bear witness, to
advocate, and to seek partnerships that speci cally address
our communitys unique challenges. You will receive information
and invitations to events, discussions and o erings and
be connected with other great leaders.
INVITATION TO JOIN THE 5-2 VISION NETWORK
Many churches have a vision to impact the world and bring
transformation to their communities but they often give
up before they start as they are often limited in their capacity
to navigate the broader community and leverage outside
resources and partnerships. The church community is in need of
leadership development training, access and information,
as well as technical assistance for service delivery and use of
resources.
To address this need, KCCD is launching our 5-2 Vision Network
Program to implement at our partnering churches. In
John 6: 9-14, a young man had ve barley loaves and two small sh
to feed a crowd of 5,000 men. Jesus took the loaves
and gave thanks, distributing it amongst the disciples and
teaching them how to create abundance out of scarcity. Unlike
the little boy, the disciples became overwhelmed by the number
of people who needed feeding when they saw what they
did not have versus the little boy who identi ed and focused on
what he had. The 5-2 Vision Network works to take the
ve barley loaves and two sh of each church and train how to
leverage these resources to build capacity and serve the
community and congregation.
The 5-2 Vision Network will provide churches with connections to
resources and decision makers as well as provide
access to trainings on fundraising, grant writing, community
service, advocacy and public relations.
To sign up for either the 1000 Initiative or the 5-2 Vision
NetworkVisit www.kccd.org
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Sarah Bard was appointed Director of Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives at the U.S. Small Business Administration in December
2013. Bard is responsible for coordinating with faith-based and
neighborhood organizations to encourage entrepreneurship, support
economic growth and promote prosperity for Americas entrepreneurs.
Bard is a former small business owner and a non-pro t consultant
who specialized in corporate and private sector engagement and
partnership building. Previously, Bard directed the Jewish
Leadership Council and the Democratic Business Council for the
Democratic National Committee under Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz
(D-Fla.). In 2012, Bard served as the Director of International
Finance for Obama for America launching and running an engagement
program for American citizens living abroad in over 40 countries.
In addition, she conducted Jewish community and interfaith outreach
for the 2012 campaign and the 2013 Presidential Inaugural
Committee. In this capacity, Bard worked with faith leaders and
organizations across the country to organize communities and build
coalitions. Bard is an active volunteer, participant and board
member for various organizations focusing on interfaith
collaboration, economic development and community healthcare
solutions. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado.
Sarah Bard, DirectorFaith-Based and Community Initiatives, U.S.
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Pastor at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church in Northern
California and the President of National Association of Korean
American United Methodist Clergywomen.
Sunny Ahn, PastorSan Ramon Valley UMC
Pastor at the Vision Presbyterian Church. Prior President of the
Council of the Korean Churches of Greater Washington DC area
Professor at the Midwest University.
Hyun Bae, PastorVision Presbyterian Church of Washington
Dr. Carroll A. Baltimore Sr. is the Senior Pastor of the
International Community Baptist Churches, USA and the Philippines;
President/CEO of Global Alliance Interfaith Network (G.A.I.N.). He
has traveled to six continents, over 40 countries, led over 79
global missions, and his messages have been heard in 135 countries.
He served as the 19th President, Progressive National Baptist
Convention, Inc. (PNBC); the denominational home of the late, Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders. He is
a Bishop Designate for Global United Fellowship. Dr. Baltimore is a
Justice Elder, an expert and thought leader, participating in
activities at the White House and other global events dealing with
social justice, education, cultural diversity, civil and human
rights, torture and climate justice. He partners with corporate,
government and non-pro t organizations in an e ort to alleviate
cultural and religious barriers, and promotes global peace. Dr.
Baltimore serves on several governing boards, and has received
numerous awards and honors, including from the President of the
United States. He is a graduate of George Mason University, Luther
Rice College and other notable institutions. He is a doctoral
candidate at Virginia Union University, Samuel Proctor School of
Theology, Virginia.
Carroll A. Baltimore, Sr., President/CEOGlobal Alliance
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Kara Carlisle is director of New Mexico programs at the W.K.
Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. As director of the
New Mexico program team, Carlisle serves as a convener,
collaborator and catalyst, responsible for program
conceptualization, design, planning, management, coordination,
communication, evaluation, policy and learning from programming e
orts. In addition, she serves on the foundations Community &
Civic Engagement team. Prior to joining the foundation, Carlisle
was associate director at Zcalo Public Square Lecture Series and a
development consultant. Earlier, while at Korean American
Coalition-Los Angeles, she was director of public relations and
director of the 4.29 dispute resolution center. She also held the
positions of personnel o cer and development o cer at Koreatown
Youth and Community Center, Inc., Los Angeles.
An active participant in civic engagement, Carlisle served as
president of the City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission in
2007 and 2008, and recent past chair of the 26th Senate District
Empowerment Congress which largely serves the city of Los Angeles.
She has also served as a board member for the National Association
for Community Mediation, Washington, D.C. Carlisle has received
numerous honors, including the Millennium Momentum Foundations 2007
Presidents Award and was the subject of a documentary lm about her
emergence as a community leader, which aired on national television
in the Republic of Korea and the United States. Carlisle holds her
bachelors degree in religious studies, political science and
philosophy from Anderson University, Anderson, Ind. She earned her
Master of Divinity in urban studies and education from Claremont
School of Theology, Claremont, California and her Master of
Business Administration degree from Northwestern Universitys
Kellogg School of Management.
Kara Inae Carlisle, Director of New Mexico ProgramsW. K. Kellogg
Foundation
Mark Brinkmoeller leads developing high-level strategic
partnerships within the faith, NGO and related industry communities
to increase the e ectiveness and reach of ones advocacy e orts. He
manages relationships with faith-motivated artists and on
partnerships for ones Living Proof Project. On the national scene,
Mark served on the International & Domestic policy committees
of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the CRS advisory
board. He served on the board ROUNDTABLE, the national association
of diocesan social action directors for six years, including three
years as chair. He was a founding board member of the Interfaith
Committee for Worker Justice (now Interfaith Worker Justice).
Brinkmoeller lives outside of Washington, DC with his wife Sara and
daughter, Imogen Clare.
Mark Brinkmoeller, Director O ce of Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives, U.S. Agency for International Development
Jimmy Chae is a pastor, teacher, itinerary speaker with a
passion for Jesus Christ. Ordained as a minister in 2007, he has
been planting churches and doing missions for over 20 years.
Educated in the worst part of Corona and Flushing, New York, Jimmy
Chase has managed to graduate college and start a womens garment
factory for over twenty years. Chaes father served in the City of
New York as the President of the Korean Garment Association and
also the President and Vice-President of the Korean Association of
Greater NY. Jimmy Chase attended Bible school in Florida, trained
in YWAM, nished his education in New Zealand, and married in 1999.
He has 3 beautiful kids, live and work in Kona at the University of
the Nations as a school leader and a co-founder of Tribe. He
watches late sunsets and drink cool lemonade by the pool as the
Lord excites him for the future of America and the Nations.
Jimmy Chae, MinisterTribe/NT2
World Food Prize laureate David Beckmann is one of the foremost
U.S. advocates for hungry and poor people. He has been president of
Bread for the World since 1991, leading large-scale and successful
campaigns to strengthen U.S. political commitment to overcome
hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. Bread
for the World is a U.S. Christian advocacy movement to end hunger.
Beckmann is also president of Bread for the World Institute, which
provides policy analysis on hunger and strategies to end it. He
founded and serves as president of the Alliance to End Hunger,
which engages diverse U.S. institutionsMuslim and Jewish groups,
corporations, unions, and universitiesin building the political
will to end hunger.
Beckmann is a Lutheran pastor as well as an economist. He earned
degrees from Yale University, Christ Seminary, and the London
School of Economics. Six universities have awarded him honorary
doctorates. In 2010, he was named a World Food Prize laureate. In
2014, he was awarded the Community of Christs International Peace
Award and the Rumi Forum Peace and Dialogue Award. Beckmann has
appeared on Bill Moyers Journal, PBSs Religion & Ethics
NewsWeekly, CNN Espaol, C-Span, NPRs Morning Edition, and The Diane
Rehm Show. His latest book is Exodus from Hunger: We Are Called to
Change the Politics of Hunger. Prior to joining Bread, Beckmann
worked at the World Bank for 15 years, overseeing large development
projects and driving innovations to make the bank more e ective in
reducing poverty.
David Beckmann, President Bread for the World Institute
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Judy Chu was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in
July 2009. She represents the 27th Congressional District, which
includes Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley of southern
California. Rep. Chu currently serves on the House Judiciary
Committee, where she is a member of the Subcommittees on
Intellectual Property and the Internet as well as Crime, Terrorism,
Homeland Security and Investigations. She also serves on the House
Small Business Committee, which has oversight of the Small Business
Administration. Rep. Chu is the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee
on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access. She is also a member of
the Subcommittees on Contracting and Workforce as well as
Investigations, Oversight and Regulations.
In 2011, Chu was elected Chair of the Congressional Asian Paci c
American Caucus, which advocates for the needs and concerns of the
Asian American and Paci c Islander community across the nation. Chu
founded and co-chairs the Congressional Creative Rights Caucus,
which advocates for the copyright protections of those in the
creative industries, such as music, lm and visual arts. She also
serves in leadership of the House Democratic Caucus as a Member of
the Steering and Policy Committee.
Chu was rst elected to the Board of Education for Garvey School
District in 1985. From there, she was elected to the Monterey Park
City Council, where she served as Mayor three times. She then was
elected to the State Assembly and then Californias elected tax
board, known as the State Board of Equalization. In 2009, she
became the rst Chinese American woman elected to Congress in
history.
Judy Chu, U.S. CongressmemberU.S. House of Representatives,
California, 27th District
Sekwon Kenneth Chong was born in Seoul, Korea, has received his
B.A. in the law from the College of Law and Economics, Konkuk
University in Seoul and studied Educational Administration,
Graduate School of Education, the Korea University in Seoul, Korea.
He came to the United States in 1978. He worked for the Coca-Cola
Company as the Marketing Manager for the Asian Markets in the
Mid-Atlantic region (1883-2006). He had been active in the Asian
American community a airs and serving as Honorary National
President of Korean American National Foundation of U.S.A.
(2013-present), Senior Advisor of Korean American Association of
Washington Metropolitan Area (2011-present), Vice President of the
Council of Korean Churches of Greater Washington (CKCGW)
(2012-2013) and Chairman of the Board of Finance Directors of CKCGW
(2013-2014).
In 2005, he and his associates of the Korean American Foundation
had contributed the e orts to pass the Resolutions (H.R. 487, S.R.
283) by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United
States for the Korean Americans designated January 13 of each year
as Korean American Day.
Sekwon Chong, Honorary National PresidentKorean American
National Foundation, USA
Grace Choi is a Policy Advisor in the Secretarys O ce on Global
Womens Issues at the U.S. Department of State. Previously, she
served as Sta Assistant in the White House Liaisons O ce at the
Department of State. She is also a NetKAL Fellow and serves on the
Conference on Asian Paci c American Leaderships (CAPAL) Board of
Directors and is Vice Chair for Programs. Prior to her political
appointment at the Department of State, Grace worked for the
Council of Korean Americans (CKA), where she helped to create a
greater platform for Korean American voices at the national level,
the Congressional Asian Paci c American Caucus (CAPAC) in
Congresswoman Judy Chus o ce, the Presidential Inauguration
Committee (PIC), President Obamas 2012 Presidential Campaign in
Virginia, the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, and the
Department of Homeland Securitys Refugee A airs Division. Grace is
a Robertson Foundation for Gov-ernment Fellow and graduated from
the Fletcher School at Tufts University with a Master of Arts in
Law and Diplomacy and from Boston College with a bachelors degree
in International Studies. Grace is a proud southerner who hails
from metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia.
Grace Choi, Policy AdvisorSecretarys O ce on Global Women
Issues, U.S. Department of State
Steve and his wife Joy are 2nd Generation Korean Americans from
Miami, FL. They are proud parents of two boys, Isaiah (6) and Isaac
(5). Before being Lead Pastor at Ocean City Church in Seoul, South
Korea, he was ordained as a Reverend at Brentwood Baptist Church in
Brentwood, TN. He was the Student Pastor at the Korean Presbyterian
Church of Miami for 6 years. He studied Christian Ministry at
Trinity International University. Steve is an Iraq war veteran and
served 6 years as an US Army Interrogator which he nds very useful
as a Pastor. He has a burning passion to connect and unite the
international church community to one sole purpose of expanding
Gods Kingdom into the most unreached and unengaged parts of the
world.
Steve Sun Cho, Lead PastorOcean City Church
Rev. Won Jik Cho was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and
moved to Boston with his wife in 2008. He was invited to perform
for various events such as the Blue House event hosted by Ministry
of Culture as a World Cultural Exchange performer. He held concerts
and attended music competitions across twenty countries. He was
also featured in various TV shows. He has received his Master of
Theology degree from Gordon-Conwell Theology Seminary in Boston and
is currently serving Ramnent Methodist Church in Fullerton,
California as a senior pastor.
Won Jik Cho, Saxophonist/PastorRamnent Methodist Church
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Josh Dickson serves as the Director of the Center for
Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the US Department of
Commerce. He previously worked as Associate Director for
Constituency Outreach on the Presidential Inaugural Committee and
Deputy Director of Faith Outreach for the Democratic National
Committee. Josh started his career as a teacher with Teach For
America on Chicagos South Side, where he volunteered with the
Industrial Areas Foundation and developed a passion for
sus-tainable community development. He subsequently worked at
college campuses across the country as the National Recruitment
Director for Teach For Americas Faith-based and Community Relations
Team. While in Chicago, Josh also served on the board of the Young
Nonpro t Professionals Network.
Joshua Dickson, DirectorCenter for Faith-Based and Neighborhood
Partnerships, U.S. Department of Commerce
Norah Deluhery serves as the Director of Faith-Based and
Neighborhood Partnerships at USDA with a mission to connect both
secular and faith-based organizations to government resources to
aid underserved communities across rural America. In 2012, Deluhery
completed a detail to the White House as Policy Advisor for First
Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move! Initiative, which aims to end
childhood obesity in a generation. Deluhery expanded outreach to
local and national stakeholders in the public, non-pro t, and
private sectors. Prior to working at the White House, Deluhery
served as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Food,
Nutrition, and Consumer Services at the USDA, which promotes the
health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting
science-based dietary guidance and administering USDAs 15 nutrition
assistance programs. FNCS programs seek to end hunger in the United
States and provide nutrition assistance as well as federal dietary
guidance, nutrition policy coordination, and nutrition
education.
In 2008, Deluhery worked on the Obama campaign as a eld
organizer in northern rural Iowa as well as a volunteer in several
state primaries. Prior to joining the campaign, she worked at the
Columbia University Graduate School of Business in New York City. A
proud native of Davenport, Iowa, Deluhery graduated from the
Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with a degree in
English and a minor in vocal performance.
Norah Deluhery, Acting DirectorCenter for Faith-Based and
Neighborhood Partnerships, USDA
Dr. Young Chung serves as the Senior Pastor of the Wilshire
United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Since 1994, when he was
ordained in the California-Paci c Annual Conference of the United
Methodist , he has served three di erent churches which have all
had multi-ethnic and multi-racial congregations for the last 21
years. As a Korean-American rst generation pastor, he has been very
actively involved in various community service activities in Los
Angeles and Hawaii including serving on several committees of his
annual conference. He has received degrees from both Seoul
Methodist Graduate Theological School and the Claremont School of
Theology. www.wilshireumc.org
Younghee Chung, Senior PastorWilshire United Methodist
Church
Jay currently serves as a Board Member to Ocean City Church,
based in Seoul, South Korea. The aim of the Church is to bring
message of hope and function as a catalyst to introduce and
facilitate international ventures into the Far East region. Jay
also is the VP/CFO of Mana Wynwood, a part of muti-billion dollar
international business consortium. Jay has over 20-years in
business leadership, including: corporate consulting, investment
banking, compliance and nance. Jay received a Bachelors degree
(B.A.) from UCLA, and he obtained a law degree (J.D.) and Masters
in International Law (LL.M.) with Honors. He was a former
Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission in Austin, Texas and
taught Social Science and Business courses as an Adjunct Professor
at Trinity International University-Florida.
Jay Chung, KCCD Donor Advisory Board Member/Board MemberOcean
City Church
Sam is of Asian Indian descent and have lived in Singapore, Hong
Kong and Liverpool (UK). He has lived in the US for nearly twen-ty-
ve years and have served as youth pastor, community leader and
scholar. Sam holds degrees in engineering and business, and worked
in the corporate world for nearly ten years before going to Fuller
and Princeton seminaries. Over the last fteen years, he has served
South Asian American churches and communities in di erent
capacities. In 2014, he completed a PhD on diaspora missiology from
the UK and is an expert on family, migration and South Asian
issues. Sam is a frequent speaker in Asian American churches and
conferences, and is the author of several books, including
Understanding the Coconut Generation and Malayali Diaspora. He
lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two
boys.
Sam George, Executive DirectorParivar International
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The Rev. Mitchell C. Hescox serves as President/C.E.O. of The
Evangelical Environmental Network and speaks nationally on creation
care and climate change. For Mitch, Creation Care is a Matter of
Life and is both, The Greatest Moral Challenge of Our Generation
and the Greatest Opportunity for Bright Future. Rev. Hescox has
published numerous articles, contributed to Sacred Acts: How
Churches are working together to Protect Earths Climate by New
Society Publishers, and co-authored the upcoming book, A Case For
Climate Conservatism, with nationally known meteorologist, Paul
Douglas. He has testi ed before Congress, spoke at the White House,
appeared on CNN, NPR, PRI, MSNBC, and numerous radio programs both
Christian and secular. Named one of the ten Environmental Religious
Saints in the Hu ngton Post, and one of the top ten faith leaders
to watch in 2015 by Center For American Progress. Mitch guided EEN
to successful championing of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
and steered the EEN team to acquire over 400,000 comments from the
evangelical community for various EPA proposed standards in the
past two years.
Mitchell C. Hescox, President/CEOEvangelical Environmental
Network
Grace Han Wolf is serving her third term on the Herndon Town
Council. She is the rst Korean American woman elected to o ce in
the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is the Towns representative to
the Committee for Dulles Board of Directors and the Fairfax County
Economic Advisory Commission. In 2006, Wolf received the Town of
Herndons prestigious Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her
commitment to volunteerism. She is a member of the Leadership
Fairfax Class of 2007. She received the Public Service Award from
the Asian American Chamber of Commerce in 2012. In 2013, Wolf was
recognized as one of The In uential Women of Virginia by Virginia
Lawyers Media, an award that recognizes the outstanding e orts of
women in all elds across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In 2014, Wolf was appointed by Governor Terry McAuli e to the
Virginia Commission for the Arts as Commissioner, and appointed to
the Board of Directors for the Arts Council of Fairfax and the
Fairfax County Park Authority. Wolf is an active member of the
regional AAPI community and is a founder of the Jade Philanthropy
Society, a not-for-pro t organization whose mission is to encourage
and facilitate philanthropy by Asian Americans in the DC metro
area. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Korean American
Scholarship Foundation Eastern Region, the Asian American Chamber
of Commerce and is a member of KOWIN.
Grace Han-Wolf, CouncilmemberHerndon Town Council, Commonwealth
of Virginia
Timothy Haahs, PE, AIA is a Presidential nominated and US Senate
con rmed appointee to the Board of Directors of the National
Institute of Building Sciences. He is President and founder of
Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs), an architecture
and engineering rm specializing in the planning and design of
parking and mixed-use structures. Tim also serves as the founding
pastor of Calvary Vision Church (CVC) in Blue Bell, PA. CVC is an
independent, non-denominational church with an ethnically diverse
congregation of many cultures. Tim currently serves as Vice Chair
of the Board of Directors for Biblical Theological Seminary in
suburban Philadelphia. He is also a Board Member for the Einstein
Healthcare Network, the Philip Jaisohn Foundation, and the Jesus
Awakening Movement of America. In 2013, the Korean Broadcasting
System featured Tim and his rm on its weekly documentary,
showcasing Korean global leaders success stories.
Tim recently co-authored a report for the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Paci c (UNESCAP)
East Asia Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap. The roadmap explores the
opportunities for implementing sustainable planning, design, and
construction strategies and technologies, and the bene ts that a
low carbon green growth path would o er to the region of Southeast
Asia. Tim holds a BS and MS in Civil/Urban Engineering from the
University of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed engineer and
registered architect. In 2011 and 2012 respectively, he was
recognized by ASCE Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Engineers
as Engineer of the Year. In 2006 he was selected as Ernst &
Youngs Entrepreneur of the Year for the Real Estate and
Construction category in the Philadelphia Region, as well as the
ZweigWhite Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award in 2010.
Tim currently resides in Lower Gwynedd, PA with his wife, Janice
and their two daughters.
Timothy Haahs, Summit Honorary Co-Chair/President &
CEOTimothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs)
Congressman Mike Honda represents Californias 17th district,
which includes Silicon Valley the leading region for tomorrows
technologies. He serves on the powerful House Appropriations
Committee, and is Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Paci c
American Caucus. He chairs CAPACs Immigration Task Force, and
authored the Reuniting Families Act. Congressman Honda ensured that
President Obamas historic healthcare reform addressed AAPI health
disparities and cultural, language barriers.
Since being held in Japanese American internment camps during
World War II, he has championed civil rights. For over 20 years, he
advocates to bring justice to Comfort Women survivors. Congressman
Honda introduced H.Res.121 the comfort women resolution, which
passed unanimously in 2007, and secured a provision in the Fiscal
Year 2014 spending bill which urges the Secretary of State to
encourage the Government of Japan to address the issues raised in
H.Res.121. As a senior AAPI Member of Congress and previous
seven-year DNC Vice-Chair, Congressman Honda advocated for
increased AAPI representation at all levels of our government.
Mike Honda, U.S. CongressmemberU.S. House of Representatives,
California, 17th District
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Mark Keam represents Fairfax County in the Virginia House of
Delegates. In 2009, Mark became the first Asian immigrant to hold
state-level office in Virginia. As a third term legislator with a
reputation for bipartisanship and effectiveness, Mark focuses on
creating jobs, improving schools, addressing traffic gridlocks,
reducing burdens on businesses, strengthening social safety nets,
and making the government more accountable. Mark serves on Courts,
Education, Finance, and Agriculture Committees. Several bills he
drafted have become law, including green jobs tax credit,
healthcare jobs for military veterans, property tax relief for
elderly homeowners, sales tax fraud prevention and prisoner reentry
reforms. Mark was born in Seoul, Korea. At age four, his family
moved to South Vietnam but fled the country when communists took
over. They then moved to Australia before moving to America. Mark
graduated from the University of California at Irvine and Hastings
College of the Law.
Mark Keam, DelegateVirginia House of Delegates, 35th
District
So-Young Kang is Catalyst, Founder & CEO of Awaken Group, a
multi-disciplinary Transformation Design (TD) firm that integrates
strategy, leadership and innovation to design experiences that
catalyze change. So-Young has nearly 20 years of experience
advising leaders globally and is a sought-after speaker across US,
Asia, Middle East and Africa on various topics across leadership,
innovation and transformation. So-Young loves people, organizations
and systems. She and her team work with individuals, teams and
organizations to align whats on the inside (e.g., core values,
underlying motivations) to whats on the outside (e.g., strategy,
user experience, business models, leadership). Simply put, So-Young
and her team, including Creative Collaborators, CONSULT + COACH +
DESIGN + DIGITIZE to serve clients holistically. So-Young holds an
MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA dual degree with honors
in International Relations and East Asian studies from University
of Pennsylvania with a minor in Music Theory.
So-Young Kang, Catalyst and CEOAwaken Group
Danielle Johnson-Kutch is the Director of Policy for the Making
Home A ordable (MHA) program at the U.S. Department of the
Treasury. At Treasury, she has identi ed policies, housing related
processes, and other strategies for programs within the federal
governments MHA Program. Johnson-Kutch has advised on policy
matters for a variety of federal agencies, mortgage companies, and
other industry participants. Before working at Treasury, Danielle
served as the Director of Community and Economic Development for
the National Association for County Community and Economic
Development, where she dealt with a ordable housing and HUD grant
programs for large urban counties. Danielle previously worked for
Bank of America as Vice President of Mortgage Policy where she
worked on issues related to housing nance reform and mortgage
servicing. She began her career working on housing and nancial
services issues for the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.
She has an M.A. in political science from American University.
Danielle Johnson-Kutch, Director of PolicyHomeownership
Preservation O ce, O ce of Financial Stability, U.S. Department of
the Treasury
Ms. Hyepin Im is the President and Founder of Korean Churches
for Community Development (KCCD), a national nonpro t involved in
empowering churches to leverage their resource by building
capacity, leadership, and partnerships in economic development and
serving as a bridge between the Korean/Asian American community and
the greater community at large. Since its inception in 2001,KCCD
has had over 200 partners ranging from the White House to Fortune
500 companies in implementing many successful ini-tiatives
including educating over 7000 homebuyers and assisting homeowners
receive over $1.4 million in downpayment, saving over $83 millions
in assets from foreclosure, partnering with both FDIC and Freddie
Mac in developing Korean curriculum in nancial literacy and
homeownership, implementing a historic $5 million U.S. Department
of Labor workforce development program, and hosting joint
conferences with the White House and the U.S. Department of HUD to
mobilize the 4000 Korean American churches for economic
development. Ms. Im is a frequent speaker who has been on CNN, Los
Angeles Times, Washington Post, and NPR, and at numerous
conferences including the White House, U.S. Department of Labor,
Christian Community Development Association, and Federal Home Loan
Bank of San Francisco. Her previous work includes venture
capitalist for Renaissance Capital Partners, Sponsorship Manager
for California Science Center, and Senior Auditor at Ernst &
Young. She has a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley, M.B.A. from USC, and
M.Div. at Wesley Theological Seminary with Summa Cum Laude. She is
a U.S. Presidential Appointee on the Board of the Corporation for
National and Community Service.
Hyepin Im, KCCD President / CEOKorean Churches for Community
Development
Dr. Russell Jeung is Professor of Asian American Studies at San
Francisco State University. Author of Sustaining Faith Traditions
(2012) and Faithful Generations (2005), he has written extensively
on the Asian American religious experience. His latest
work-in-progress is a spiritual memoir based on his twenty years of
urban ministry in East Oakland, CA.
Russell Jeung, ProfessorSan Francisco State University
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Deborah Kwak is the President and CEO of Good-Sam Corp. Deborah
has a diversi ed experience within the bank and nancing industry,
previously working as the Chairperson of Finance Department at Bell
Memorial UMC, Executive VP at Hana Small Business Lending, Inc.,
Senior VP at Small Business Loan Source, Inc., and Chase Manhattan
Bank. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance and
Accounting.
Deborah Kwak, President/CEOGood-Sam Corp.
Ken Kong serves the Southeast Asian and Asian American community
as Director of The Southeast Asian-Catalyst and Southeast Asian
Ministries of The Navigators. As director, he teaches and speaks at
conferences through the United States and Southeast Asia. Not only
does he teach and speak, he also consults, trains, mentors and
disciples the future leaders of the world. Once a year, he takes
Asian Americans into Southeast Asia, so that they can share the
love of Jesus with the people there. When he is in the mood, he
loves to write poetry and share it with a selected audience of
listeners. He is also on FB (Ken Kong) and Twitter (@seacken). So
follow him; as you follow him, you will see that he travels a lot
and he loves to eat good food.
Ken Kong, DirectorSoutheast Asian Catalyst (SEAC)
Sandra grew up in Korea and Paraguay amid poverty, inequality,
dictatorship, coup dtat and nancial crisis. She is fully aware that
she is standing here solely due to Gods grace and her parents sacri
cial hard work leading an immigrant family in unknown territories.
She got a scholarship to attend University of Southern California
and came to the United States. She has a BA in Political
Science/International Relations and an MBA from USC. She had
10-year-long career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (a place she still
calls her home) where she learned to how to build a successful
business by truly taking the customers and employees. She is
currently the Director of Workplace Operations (Development) at
United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Her job is to raise resources
and advocates to End Homelessness in Los Angeles, ensure all our
kids graduate high school and make sure all our veterans have a
job. She is also the Co-Chair of the Board of KCCD. In both places,
she loves seeing the impact that is possible when people come
together. Her life goal is to serve God and to never lose the joy
He has granted in our lives. She is passionate about her family,
being grateful every moment and serving those around her.
Sandra Ko, KCCD Board Co-Chair / DirectorWorkplace Operations,
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
Richard Kim is National President of Korean American UMM (United
Methodist Men) and was Immediate President of California Paci c
Annual Conference. He is actively engaging in broad issues such as
social justice and mental health for the community and involved
with several key UMC leader groups.
Richard Kim, KA UMM National PresidentGeneral Commission on
United Methodist Men, United Methodist Church
David S. Kim is Associate Administrator for Policy and
Governmental A airs at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
He began in August 2011 after spending two years as Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Governmental A airs at the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT), O ce of the Secretary. In his current role
at FHWA, David serves as principal advisor to the Federal Highway
Administrator and manages a team of 75 career employees involved in
transportation policy development, legislative analysis, highway
data collection and analysis, and international programs. David
also serves as DOTs representative on the Interagency Working Group
of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Paci c
Islanders. Prior to joining DOT, David spent ve years with the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) as
Deputy Executive O cer, Federal Advocacy and Government Relations.
In this capacity, he led the agencys Government Relations
Department and managed federal relations on behalf of one of the
largest transit providers in the country. From 1999 to 2003, David
served as Deputy Director in the Washing-ton o ce of California
Governor Gray Davis. He represented the State of Californias
interests before Congress and