3rd Annual AAPI LEAD Summit

Chinese American Officials Affinity Group Breakfast

A morning gathering of Chinese American elected officials, appointed leaders, and community changemakers convening during the AAPI LEAD National Summit.

Date
Sat, July 182026
Time
8:00–9:45 AMPacific Time
Venue
JW MarriottL.A. LIVE · Room TBA
Program
BreakfastAffinity Convening

Join us over breakfast to celebrate our shared history, honor our leaders, and strengthen the connections that move the Chinese American community forward — together with peers from across all levels of government.

Expected attendees include:

Elected & Appointed Officials
  • Judy ChuMember, U.S. House of Representatives · CA-28
  • Ted LieuMember, U.S. House of Representatives · CA-36
  • Mike FongMember, California State Assembly · District 49
  • Gene WuMember, Texas House of Representatives · District 137
  • Theresa MahMember, Illinois House of Representatives · District 24
  • Clarence LamSenator, Maryland State Senate · District 12
  • David ChiuCity Attorney, City & County of San Francisco
  • Susan ZhuangCouncil Member, New York City Council · District 43
  • Nicole LeeAlderwoman, 11th Ward · City of Chicago
  • Lena TamSupervisor, Alameda County Board of Supervisors · District 3
  • Serena ChenDistrict Director, Office of Supervisor Lena Tam · Alameda County
  • Elizabeth YangMayor, City of Monterey Park, CA
  • Thomas WongCouncil Member, City of Monterey Park · District 1
  • Jordan WuMayor, City of Villa Park, CA
  • Anders FungVice Mayor, City of Millbrae, CA
  • Tony DingVice Mayor, City of San Gabriel, CA
  • Edward ChenMayor Pro Tem, City of Temple City, CA
  • Noya WangCouncil Member, City of Alhambra, CA
  • Charlsie ChangCouncil Member, City of Sunnyvale · District 4
  • Clint WeirickCouncil Member, City of Grover Beach · District 4
  • Melinda LiuCouncil Member, City of Irvine · District 1
  • Arlene ChinCouncil Member, City of Tempe, AZ
  • Edward YenExecutive Officer, L.A. County Board of Supervisors
  • Jonathan YangSenior Deputy, L.A. County Board of Supervisors
  • Mike EngDirector, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
  • Ernest WongChair, Commission on Chicago Landmarks
  • Alton WangTrustee, Pasadena Area Community College District · Area 7
  • Ryan LiuTrustee, Pasadena Area Community College District · Area 6
  • Ava Chiao 喬百祺Board Member, Cupertino Union School District
  • Sylvia LeongBoard Member, Cupertino Union School District
  • Caroline AndersonBoard President, La Cañada Unified School District
  • Manny LinBoard Member, Hesperia Unified School District · Area 4
  • Susanna OrdwayBoard President, San Ramon Valley Unified School District
  • Telly TseBoard Member, Glendale Unified School District · Area A
  • Kenneth HongSchool Board Director, Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, PA
Former Officials & Honored Guests
  • Phil TingFormer Member, California State Assembly · AD-19
  • Lily K. MeiFormer Mayor, City of Fremont, CA
  • Gilbert WongFormer Mayor, City of Cupertino, CA
Community Leaders
  • Paul LuuChief Executive Officer, Chinese American Service League
  • Lisa WrightDirector of Government Affairs & Advocacy, Chinese American Service League · Chicago
  • Chiling TongPresident & CEO, National ACE · Founding President, International Leadership Foundation
  • Darlene Chiu BryantFounder & Executive Director, GlobalSF
  • Karen EngPresident & CEO, CSMI Engineering · Board Chair, National ACE
  • Deborah ChenOCA–Greater Houston
  • Janie LowNational ACE

Join us alongside these leaders and many more friends of the Chinese American community.

Open to AAPI LEAD Summit attendees — or by invitation only.
Seating is limited; we hope you'll start the morning with us.

Chinese American Officials Affinity Group Breakfast
AAPI LEAD 3rd Annual National Summit · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE · July 18, 2026