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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Board Chair
 I have been thrilled to be a part of the ASIA Board of Directors since 2003 as both secretary for 3 years, and member. My husband, Brian, and I had the opportunity to have ASIA facitlitate the adoptions of both of our daughters. We adopted our first daughter, Savannah, through ASIA in October of 2002, and two years later we adopted Sierra. After having two such wonderful adoption experiences through ASIA, I wanted to somehow give something back, and be a part of this amazing organization. I am currently a Systems Program Manager with Hewlett Packard, and have a BS in Business Management and Communications. My goal is to assist ASIA in the continuation and growth of the outstanding adoption program that has been developed over the years. |
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Vice Chair
 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 passed the New York State Bar Examination in February 2008. |
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Treasurer
 My wife Suzanne and I adopted our daughter Violet from China in July 2006, with the able help of ASIA. We live in Santa Monica, California where Suzanne works as a Sales Representative for Fox 11. I enjoy golf, wine tasting and hanging out with Baby V!
I have over 20 years experience in finance, operations and administrative positions. While mainly focused on technology companies, I have also worked in supply-chain management, manufacturing and the professional services industry. I am currently the Chief Financial Officer of Voyant International Group, a publicly held software and technology company. I have a banking background, and was with IBM in sales and the VP Finance of PowerHouse Technologies Group, Inc earlier in my career. I earned a BA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Seattle Pacific University, and hold an MBA from Pepperdine University. |
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Member
 My professional life has included 11 years directing an art school for people with disabilities and 8 years of performing, recording and touring as a musician. Currently I'm the Project Manager for a mission-driven commercial development in inner North Portland, the Leftbank Project.
Years before adopting Zanna, a heart for helping families have the best possible beginnings with their children led me to study midwifery and work as a doula. As my husband and I navigated the adoption maze and found our own way as new parents, I was acutely aware of and thankful for ASIA's professionalism and expertise. I recognized early in our adoption process that my dedication to supporting families could serve other adopting families.
During the wait for our daughter, I helped lead a group for other waiting moms that incorporated writing, community building, and aspects of art therapy. Before arriving home with Zanna in January 2007, I began a 2 year term as Treasurer for the Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter of Families with Children from China. Now I'm honored to sit on ASIA's board in my continued commitment to service. |
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Member
 Becoming a parent through the international adoption process was the best decision my husband and I ever made. As a result, we now have two healthy, intelligent, and active young boys who fill our days with joy, laughter and chaos!
Besides being a mom, I recently completed a 17-year career with United Airlines. I worked in a variety of management positions supporting the company’s expansive, world-wide airport operations and most recently held a position as a project manager in the corporate communications department. Prior to joining the ASIA board, I was also an adoption education volunteer for an agency in the Midwest as well as supported adoptive families participating in birth land tours in So. Korea.
I hope that the combination of my extensive travel background, volunteer experience and passion as an adoptive parent will be of help to other families at ASIA.
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Member
 I adopted my now 12 year old daughter Sarah from China in 1996 and shortly thereafter began working within the adoption community. I started out by helping prepare pre-adoptive parents for the trip to China and sharing with them my experiences and lessons learned. I later went on to help to coordinate our local FCC cultural events. I became a member of ASIA's board because adoption is near and dear to my heart and I wanted to help others through this life changing process.
My education is in political science and pre-law, but professionally I am an IT Project Manager and have worked for the State of Oregon for the last 15 years. Before coming to the state I worked as a free-lance paralegal mostly performing legal research for non-profit organizations. I am also a past president and board member of Marion County Court Appointed Special Advocates, a non-profit organization that provides a voice for abused and neglected children. |
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