Over 60 guests joined us at our Annual Meeting held on June 14th. Children from BCNC’s Red Oak After School program kicked off the evening with a rousing taiko drum performance. Agency Director, Elaine Ng, reviewed highlights of the past year such as the opening of the Arts Center and the launching of our Arts & Enrichment program Sunshine Saturdays. Seven new board members from diverse backgrounds and expertise were elected to the Board of Directors.  We are excited about the growth of the board and the new energy and diverse expertise they represent.

Grace H. Lee and Leverett Wing, from the Asian American Commission (AAC), were the keynote speakers. They explained the history and formation of the Asian American Commission and described how the entire community can get involved. 

AAC Executive Director Leverett Wing said, “Many folks in our community just don't know how government works or how it affects them.  I think AAC helps in that area.”

“From a basic role of civic engagement and education to addressing more specific issues, there are so many different areas that the AAC can play a role in.  We have different subcommittees like Economic Development (both Domestic and International), Health & Human Services, Education, Outreach, Advocacy and this is where you all come in.”

“We really want and need you to step up and participate. We need your ideas and we need your energy because there are so many different directions we can go in.”


Here are our newly elected board members:

Selina Chow has sixteen years of experience in the computer and financial services industries.  She has directed financial management, planning and control, and treasury services functions.   More recently, Selina has served as board member for the Brookline Education Foundation, a not for profit local education foundation.  Selina hopes to utilize her experience in finance and planning to contribute to BCNC’s strategic and financial planning, budgeting and operational control.  She will also lend her community service experience to enhance BCNC’s fundraising and board development efforts.  Selina and her family live in Brookline.

Chris Lam has worked as a senior financial analyst with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the past 9 nine years.  He has held various positions during his 13 year tenure at MWRA, including Senior Capital Improvement Program Analyst, Retirement Accountant, and Staff Auditor. “I have attended various BCNC events over the last several years and would like to do more for the community.”  He hopes to contribute his expertise in the areas of budgeting and finance. Chris is a resident of Melrose.

San San Lee has worked as a senior designer with Deloitte & Touche Services LP for the past seven years. In that capacity, she has managed and coordinated multiple design projects and provided creative thinking to develop marketing strategy for various Deloitte internal and external pursuits and events. “Being an Asian in America for over a decade, I can relate to the challenges and issues that Asians face everyday.  Part of my interest in BCNC is that the agency plays a vital role in helping new immigrants build a better life in a cultural diverse city.” San San is currently a member of BCNC’s Advisory Board and has served on a number of other community boards, including the Asian Pacific Employee Network at Deloitte. She resides in Newton.

David Loh is a senior associate at Chu, Ring & Hazel LLP, a firm specializing in representing entrepreneurs and venture capital backed hi-tech companies.  His prior professional experience included: corporate associate at Goodwin Procter LLP, sole practitioner of Law Office of David Loh and as a paralegal at the Public Charities Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, which oversees all charitable organizations.  David hopes to leverage his legal knowledge and experience as well as his professional ties for the benefit of BCNC.  David served as a board member of Somerville Homeless Coalition for a number of years.  He resides in Arlington

Win K. Tung is vice president/financial center manager at Citibank, Chinatown Financial Center. Win has a long career and extensive experience in the banking industry, including five years at Citizens Bank and 14 years at State Street Bank / Corporation. "I’d like to contribute back to the Asian community and BCNC.” Prior to immigrating to the U.S., Win was an educator in Burma. He hopes to utilize his expertise in banking, fundraising, management and education to aim the future growth and development of BCNC. Win and his family reside in Randolph.

Hong T. Vuong is vice president in relationship management at Citizens Bank’s Healthcare & Nonprofit Division.  Her professional tenure with Citizens also included working as a credit analyst and assistant vice president in portfolio management.  Prior to joining Citizens, Hong spent five years working as a program manager at the Mass. Department of Public Health.  She is currently serving as board treasurer at VietAID and committee member for the Silk Road Gala for the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence.  Hong is a resident of Weymouth.

Jennifer Zhang-McKenna  works as a quality analyst at Northrop Grumman Corporation.  She also has over ten years of experience working as a staff engineer at Bergman & Associates, performing site surveys, designing and managing engineering projects for telecommunication sites.  Jennifer’s diverse interests and talents led her to other community engagements including serving as the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular Director and starting in September 2007, as the principal of Winchester Chinese School. She would like to lend her marketing skills to help advance BCNC’s agenda.  Jennifer lives with her family in Andover.