- Business Events Committee - Governance/By-Laws Committee - Public Relations Committee - Public Safety Committee

Benjamin was the President of Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW) from 2006 to 2009, and Chairman of the National US Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA) in 2009. A well known figure within the Seattle community, he is willing to step up to help and donate to the community at any opportunity he gets.

Benjamin has been an influential figure of HKAW's recent growth by working closely with the National USHKBA and Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. He brings in numerous business connections, and leading the way on building relationships with organizations such as Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO).

On the business side, Benjamin is also an international business leader. He is an owner of an import/export company who is well connected in the business world, especially in Asia, from Hong Kong, Shanghai, to Taiwan.

- Business Events Committee - Governance/By-Laws Committee - Public Relations Committee - Public Safety Committee

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Andy Yip moved to Seattle in 1995 with his family to further his education. After his graduation from the University of Washington, he was recruited by Prudential Financial to lead a diversity effort in the Pacific Northwest. In 2008, Andy saw the opportunity and became independent and started his firm in Mercer Island with his partner, with a focus on financial and estate planning.

Andy now lives in Bellevue with his wife Elizabeth, his son Kaden and daughter Kaylee. He also serves on the following community organizations:
– Executive Advisor, National Association of Asian American Professionals - Seattle Chapter
– Board Member, International Community Health Services Foundation
– Board Member, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
– Advisor, Collaborative Artists EastWest

Biography comming soon.

- Scholarship Committee

Born in China, educated and worked in Hong Kong for more than 24 years, Bosco Lam migrated to Seattle in 1993 with his family. With the previous banking experience in Hong Kong, from Dec 93 up to now, he has been working in Washington First International Bank, Seattle which is a Chinese community bank with 4 branches in Seattle.

Bosco is very active in the local Catholic Church, now he is serving as a Council member of Seattle Chinese Catholic Community after finishing his Presidential term of office. He had also served as an APA Adviser (Asian Pacific Islander Adviser) of the Seattle Archdiocese of Seattle.

- Membership Committee

Cynthia took on the role as a secretary of Hong Kong Association of Washington in 2006, she brings exceptional people skills and a can-do attitude to her position. She works closely with the operations group as well as all board members to coordinate and assist with numerous events.

In her business background, she has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. She now works for HSBC as a Branch Operations Officer, with her focus being in Marketing and Sales. As a native of Hong Kong, she is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She works with local clients along with many others who are based in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China.

Cynthia resides in Bellevue, WA with her husband and family, and enjoys movies, cooking and traveling in her free time.

- Governance/By-Laws Committee - Scholarship Committee

Tony is a senior tax manager with Clark Raymond & Company, a local CPA firm. He has been serving as the treasurer of HKAW since 2006 and is also actively involved in other Asian non-profit organizations.

- Legal Advisor - Chair of Governance/By-Laws Committee

Biography coming soon.

- Director of Government Relations - Governance/By-Laws Committee - Public Relations Committee - Scholarship Committee

Antonio Sanchez joined the office as Senior Analyst and Coordinator of Economic Development and International Relations in August 2002. Dr. Sanchez brings 17 years of experience in the Washington State Legislature as a senior research analyst and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He has an extensive background in international relations and protocol and economic development. He has received local and international recognition for his work documenting and promoting the history and heritage of the Hispanic community in Washington State.

He hopes to contribute his language and international protocol skills to help develop the Lieutenant Governor’s new international relations strategy. Dr. Sanchez lives with his wife and daughter in Des Moines, Washington.

- Chair of Scholarship Committee - Co-Chair of Membership Committee - Cultural and Social Activities Committee

Biography soming soon.

- Business Events Committee

Charlie Payne is President and Chairman of Chi-square Technologies, a medical software development company, whose corporate headquarters will soon be located in Chinatown, bringing 25 to 30 white collar workers into the midst of Chinatown. Charlie has been in business in China for many years in the medical field and is the former Vice President of the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. His particular interests lay in the revitalization of Chinatown and specifically in safety issues within Chinatown.

Biography comming soon.

- Business Events Committee

Elaine has been an Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW) member since 2007, who is an agent/owner of the American Family Insurance in Bellevue.

As an American Family Insurance agent, Elaine believes that there is more to insurance than the policy itself. It's about providing dependable protection and service. That's why earning your trust is her policy.

- Director of Operations - Co-chair of Membership Committee - Business Events Committee

Homing originally joined Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW) as a webmaster in 2009. And soon after, he joined the membership division to assist with developing membership recruitment and retention plans, geared towards college students and young business professionals. In his current role as the Director of Operations, he is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the HKAW sub-committee, as well as HKAW's information systems, marketing, membership, and operations group. As one of the younger board member of HKAW, Homing also works closely with local University student groups in developing and coordinating events.

A graduate of Western Washington University, Homing majored in Business Administration with a focus of Business Management and a minor in Operations Management. His business experience ranges from manufacturing supply chain management, process improvement, logistics management, accounting, auditing, public relations and recruiting to live events planning.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Homing is fluent in English and Cantonese, and he is a bilingual business analyst who works with internationally based clients from Hong Kong, China, India, Thailand, UK and Australia.

In his free time, Homing enjoys playing sports, spending time with family and friends, traveling and being active.

Biography coming soon.

- Public Relations Committee - Public Safety Committee

Nora is currently a proud founder and President of the Seniors in Action Foundation, a non-profit organization where they help seniors to get involved with the community.

Nora lives a very simple life, as a wife of the Late Dr. Austen Chan, and mothers of Dr. Michael, Dr. Richard, Dr. Brian Chan and also mother of Lisa Heckathorn, President of Creditnet.com, and grandmother of 9 wonderful grand children. She enjoys volunteer work for the community and it is her passion to help the seniors.

Sabrina Villanueva was born and raised in Seattle, WA, but her heart lies in the Far East. Since 2002, she has spent extensive time living, working, and traveling throughout China. In 2006, she started her own consulting and tour company, leading groups to China for travel, business research, and educational programs. Sabrina holds a Master's Degree in Business from City University of Seattle, as well as a B.A. in International Politics and Mandarin Chinese from Western Washington University (WWU). Sabrina currently manages business development and leasing at The Westin Building, Clise Properties, Inc. telecommunications facilities.

Biography coming soon.