ASIA's Board of Directors, which currently meets bi-monthly, is composed of a diverse group of volunteers who bring a wide range of professional skills and experience to the Board. The major function of the Board is to oversee and manage the affairs of ASIA as set forth in its by-laws, fundraise and to create policies that guide the work and practices of the agency. Also, board members serve as committee chairpersons to create and develop committees of volunteers as needed to supplement the work of ASIA staff members.
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Chair
 My husband and I are the proud parents of a 19-yr old son who was born in Korea and a 10 yr-old daughter who was born in China. When we brought our son home, we used a large agency to facilitate his adoption; when we brought our daughter home, we used ASIA. The difference in our experiences between the large agency and ASIA was profound. From the customer service to the level of personal interest and care, ASIA was best-in-class.
My family and I live in Portland, Oregon. I have over 25 years in business and my professional background includes IT and operations management positions in varied industries and with diverse companies ranging from a Fortune 500 corporate headquarters to a large medical non-profit to a mid-size private company. I earned a bachelor of science degree in business management with a minor in communicative disorders. I hope to bring all my skills to bear as ASIA works closely with ACW of Washington, D.C. to build families through adoption.
It's important for ASIA to maintain the mission that began in 1995 - joining forever families. Yet it is also imperative to build upon that legacy. There are children who, through circumstances beyond their control, will never have the opportunity to be in a forever family. These children cannot be forgotten and, as we move forward, I envision ASIA finding ways to improve their lives as well. I'm excited about ASIA's future and am honored to be a part of it. |
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Member
 As a Chinese mother of three, two of which are not my biological children and of a different ethnicity and culture, I am interested in and supportive of cross-cultural adoption.
I have practiced law in China and also taught Chinese language and culture to American graduate students at Tsinghua University in Beijing. I moved to Portland in 2004, and now work as an instructor to introduce Chinese language and culture for Beaverton Public Schools and Clark College. At the same time, I work as a legal consultant. I hold law degrees in both Chinese and American law from the well-known Fudan University in Shanghai and at Temple University in Philadelphia. I am a New York State licensed attorney. |
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Kim's bio is coming soon! |
 As an adoptee, I have a special interest in ASIA's mission. For me, being adopted was, without a doubt, the best and single most important event in my life. Everything I have can be traced to the opportunities that my adoption provided. Knowing that ASIA helps build families and provide homes for children who would otherwise be orphans makes my service on the Board personally rewarding and fulfilling.
I moved to Portland in June 2011 after graduating from Stanford Law School, and I currently work as an attorney, focusing my legal practice on business litigation. Prior to law school, I served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. In January 2012, my wife and I became first-time parents when our son was born. Becoming parents has changed our lives, but definitely for the better.
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