Governor’s Office and Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Annual Report2011

Table of Contents

Message from the Governor ...............................................................................................................Message from the Commission Chair ..................................................................................................Commissioners and Staff .....................................................................................................................New Incoming Commissioners ............................................................................................................Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................Events .................................................................................................................................................Joint Commission Assembly .................................................................................................................The New Commission .........................................................................................................................Appendix A: Demographic Data .........................................................................................................Appendix B: Appointments .................................................................................................................Appendix C: Directory of Community Resources ............................................................................

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MARTIN O’MALLEYGOVERNOR

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STATE OF MARYLANDOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to present to you the 2011 Annual Report of the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. This report describes the efforts and progress of the Asian Pacific American Commission. You will also find a wealth of resources to help you better understand and access the Asian Pacific American (APA) community in Maryland.

With guidance and help from the Commission, I led trade missions in China, Korea, Vietnam and India. The trade mission to China, Korea and Vietnam in May netted more than $85 million in trade and investment deals for Maryland and Maryland companies. The trade mission to India resulted in nearly $60 million in business deals. There are continuous interests coming from Asia as a result of the trade missions.

I am also very pleased to welcome new Commissioners for the Asian Pacific American Commission and thank all the outgoing Commissioners for their hard work and dedication for the Asian Pacific American community.

In our increasingly interconnected world, our state’s diversity allows us to be uniquely positioned to face the challenges and reap the benefits of tomorrow. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength, and our APA community is a solid partner in moving Maryland forward. I invite you to read the annual report and contact the Commission staff to partner with our office in supporting the growth of our vibrant Asian Pacific American community.

Sincerely,

Martin O’Malley Governor

On behalf of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, I am pleased to present the 2011 Annual Report.

The Commission meets once every two months, during which the Commissioners hear testimony from community leaders, government officials, and subject-matter experts on a wide variety of issues which concern the Asian Pacific American community. We would like to extend our appreciation to those who gave testimony and shared informa-tion with the Commission.

This report summarizes the Governor’s trade missions in China, Korea, Vietnam and India. This report also details the various Asian American related events in 2011 including the historic investiture of Judge Jeannie Hong and the Asian American Business Conference. This year’s report includes the 2010 Census data and findings on the APA population in Maryland.

Finally, we thank Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown for their vision, leadership, and continued support for the Asian Pacific American communities throughout Maryland.

Jane Nishida, ChairGovernor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSION CHAIR

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• JaneNishida,Chair(Japanese,MontgomeryCounty) o Senior Environmental Institutions Specialist at the World Bank o Former Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment o Former Maryland Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• LilyQi,ViceChair(Chinese,MontgomeryCounty) o County Executive’s Liaison for Asian & Middle Eastern Communities o Board Member, Leadership Montgomery

• AnisAhmed(Bangladeshi,MontgomeryCounty) o Secretary, Executive Council, Montgomery County Muslim Council, Maryland o Member, National Association of Human Rights Workers, USA. o Steering Committee Member, Asian American Health Initiatives, Montgomery County.

• ShukoorAhmed(Indian,PrinceGeorge’sCounty) o CEO for V-Empower, Inc., an IT solutions company o Executive Director, State Democracy Foundation

• KatherineChin(Chinese,BaltimoreCity) o Member Advisory Council Gifted & Talented Education—Maryland o Board Member of Towson University Asian Art/Culture Center o Member Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee

• KwangChoi(Korean,HowardCounty) o President, Korean Society of Maryland o Former Chair, Korean American Community Association of Howard County

• ElizabethChung(Chinese,FrederickCounty) o Executive Director, Learning Institute For Enrichment (LIFE) & Discovery, Inc. o Program Co-Director, STARTALK Summer Center for Chinese Study o Member, Maryland Council for New Americans

• GeorgeDang(Vietnamese,MontgomeryCounty) o President, Acacia Financial Advisors LLC o Board Member, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce o Board of Advisors, The Universities at Shady Grove

• Dr.KamalaEdwards(Indian,MontgomeryCounty) o President, Indian American Leadership Council (IALC) o Professor, Montgomery College, Department of English, Rockville, MD

• Dr.SureshGupta(Indian,MontgomeryCounty) o President of the Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington o President of the Prince George’s County Charitable Foundation

• Maria Hrabinski (Filipino, Anne Arundel County) o Public Relations Officer, Katipunan Filipino American Association of Maryland

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• Bruce Lee (Korean, Montgomery County) o General Counsel for TissueGene, a biotech company in Montgomery County o Founder and President, Greystone Capital Corporation

• Dr.MartinMa(Chinese,MontgomeryCounty) o President & CEO, ITTECOM, named one of the Top 100 MBEs for 2007 by the Daily Record and the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs o President, Northwestern Chinese American Association

• DavidPak(Korean,AnneArundelCounty) o President of USmax Corporation, a federal IT services contractor o Board Member, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake

• TammyPantages(Korean,CharlesCounty) o President of the Korean American Association of Southern Maryland o Chair of the Korean Cultural Arts Foundation

• ShaileshPatel(Indian,BaltimoreCounty) o President, Hunt Valley Hospitality, Inc. o Senior Vice President of Development, New Generation Hospitality o Board Member, AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association)

• Dr.AmjadRiar(Pakistani,MontgomeryCounty) o Commissioner, Montgomery County Health Commission, Maryland o Board Certified Palliative Medicine Consultant and Medical Director, American Board of Internal Medicine o Chair of Workforce Development Work Group, Maryland Governor’s Council for New Americans

• Dr.NayanShah(Indian,St.Mary’sCounty) o Medical Director of Shah Associates, an 80-physician multi-speciality group practice in Southern Maryland o Director of Medical Services, BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir

• Dr.SovanTun(Cambodian,MontgomeryCounty) o Senior Economist/Statistician, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission o President, Cambodian Buddhist Society o Member, Advisory Group on Asian Pacific American Affairs to County Executive Ike Leggett

• BethAmigable-Wong(Filipino,PrinceGeorge’sCounty) o Vice President for Government & Community Relations, Powersolv, Inc. o Vice President for Philippine American Chamber of Commerce o Board Member, Maryland Asia Environmental Partnership

• KuiZhao(Chinese,HowardCounty) o Planner/Demographer, Baltimore County Office of Planning o Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners

NEW INCOMING COMMISSIONERS• HumbertoHo(Taiwanese,MontgomeryCounty) o Builder/Developer, Ho Brothers Development, LLC o President, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce

• Dr.ClarenceK.Lam(Chinese,HowardCounty) o Physician, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health o Co-Executive Director, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Diversity Leadership Council of the Maryland Democratic Party o Elected Member, Maryland Democratic State Central Committee o Elected Member, Howard County Democratic Central Committee

• DottieLi(Chinese,PrinceGeorge’sCounty) o Consultant, TransPacific Communications

• KapYungPark(Korean,WicomicoCounty) o Manager, Save-A-Lot o Former President, Maryland Korean American Grocers Association (1995-2009)

• Dr.LarryHajimeShinagawa,Ph.D.(Japanese,HowardCounty) o Professor, Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland College Park o Commissioner, Maryland Commission on Immigration

• KunSin(Korean,MontgomeryCounty) o President/Owner, Two Cleaners and Montrose Cleaners o President, Korean Association of the State of Maryland (2006-Present)

• ThanitThangpijaigul(Thai,MontgomeryCounty) o Financial Advisor, Dream Rift, LLC o President, Thai Alliance in America

• ThomasTran(Vietnamese,MontgomeryCounty) o Freelance Intrepreter o Co-founder, Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association o Co-founder, Asian American Political Alliance o Member, Steering Committee, Community Empowerment & Diversity Study at Bowie State University

• DiosaWoods(Filipino,AnneArundelCounty) o Owner, iiBis, Inc. o Director of Outreach, Maryland Service-Disabled Veteran Association

• YunJungYang,Esq.(Korean,MontgomeryCounty) o Attorney at Law, Yang & Ullman, P.C. o President, Korean American Women’s Chamber of Commerce o Member, Board of Director, Korean Business Enterprise o Member, Board of Director, Korean School Association of Washington DC o PTA President & member of the Board of Director, United Korean School of Greater Washington

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• BobZhang(Chinese,HowardCounty) o Consultant, Aquilent, Inc. o Former Vice Chair, Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee o Board member, Maryland-Asia Environmental Partnership o Chair, Chinese Language Translation Review Committee o President and Founder, USABAL Solutions, LLC

• MencieHairston(Filipino,PrinceGeorge’sCounty) o Founder and Executive Director, High Bridge Foundation, Inc. o Founder and Program Director, Mabuhay Culture School o Founder and Program Director, Camp Mabuhay

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In 2011, the Asian Pacific American (APA) community in Maryland was estimated at approximately 310,000 or 5.5% of the State’s population (U.S. Census Bureau). The largest concentration of APA reside in Montgomery County. In the past ten years the APA pouplation has grown significantly throughout the State. The sharpest increase was in Frederick County (171.9%), followed by Howard County (116.2), Carrol County (112.9%) and Worcester (100.7%). It is estimated that the APA community will continue to grow at a fast pace in Maryland in years to come.

The Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs was proud to have assisted Governor O’Malley on his historic trade missions to China, Korea, Vietnam and India in 2011. A number of Commissioners accompanied the Governor on his trade missions.

In order to better understand the issues in the community, the Commission held meetings in different Maryland counties to hear briefing and testimonies from the public. The Commission was briefed on the success of the Governor’s trip to Asia, the Governor’s redistricting plans and the demographic changes from the 2010 Census. Having gathered data about the APA demographic changes in Maryland, the Commission is prepared to embark on new initiatives as well as to continue to work on existing projects to substantively address the needs and concerns of Maryland’s Asian Pacific American population.

This year, the Commission has seen some major changes with the departure of Director David Lee and the appointment of new Commissioners. The Commission welcomes the new Assistant Director, Mr. Yi Shen, as well as eleven new Commissioners, who have brought renewed energy and passion to the task of the Commission. The Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs looks forward to continuing serving the community and furthering the economic, educational, health, political and social well being of the Asian Pacific American community of Maryland.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Governor’sTradeMissioninAsia

Governor O’Malley led a 68 member delegation on a ten day economic development trade mission to China, Korea and Vietnam from June 1st through June 10th, 2011. The Governor was joined by Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary Christian S. Johansson, Secretary of State John McDonough, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Edward Chow, University of Maryland College Park President Wallace Loh and other Delegation members.

In the Governor’s six day visit to China, he promoted Maryland as an ideal location for foreign owned companies looking to establish U.S. operations. One of the highlights of his trip to China came from the investment by the Tasly Group, one of China’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. The Tasly Group plans to invest $40 million in a new 443,000 square foot production facility and training center at Shady Grove Life Sciences Center in Montgomery County and create dozens of jobs as they prepare for Phase III clinical trials of their traditional Chinese medicine product Compound Danshen Dripping Pills (Developed to treat and prevent coronary diseases).

In addition to the $40 million investment by Tasly Group, the Governor also witnessed the signing of a number of deals between Maryland and Chinese companies totaling more than $45 million. Out of the deals, two Chinese biotech companies, Sunscape and Cell Path, became new additions to Maryland’s International Incubator at College Park, as well as the renewal of DaSol at the incubator, a Chinese solar energy company. Governor O’Malley also delivered a keynote address to the 13th Shanghai BioForum, which attracted more than 500 global attendees and is one of China’s premier biopharmaceutical events.

Governor O’Malley at the Tasly announcement in Shanghai China

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In his three days in Korea, Governor O’Malley met with South Korea President Lee Myung-bak on ways to increase trade and investment between South Korea and Maryland. Both regions have strong life sciences and technology industries. The Governor also met with South Korea’s National Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-kyung and signed a first of its kind Memorandum of Understand between Maryland and South Korea’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy that seeks to encourage trade and investment, particularly in science and technology. Governor O’Malley also addressed the Global Bio & Medical Forum, which attracted more than 600 attendees and is one of the South Korea’s top biopharmaceutical events.

The MOU Signing Ceremony with the South Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy

Governor O’Malley wrapped up his trip with a visit to Vietnam, where he met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on strengthening trade and investment ties between Maryland and Vietnam. The Governor also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a Sister-State relationship with the Vietname’s Ninh Thuan Province.

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SisterStateAnhuiGovernorWangSanyunVisit

In a ceremony at one of the United States’ oldest government buildings, the State of Maryland and the Chinese province of Anhui celebrated the 31st anniversary of their sister-state relationship on July 18.Describing the relationship as “the longest-lasting and most cherished of our sister-state partnerships,” Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley welcomed a 50-person delegation led by Anhui Governor Wang Sanyun to Annapolis and proclaimed the date Anhui Day in Maryland.

Governor Wang and Governor O’Malley signed a joint statement on intensifying strategic cooperation between Maryland and Anhui. Representatives from both governments, joined by members of the private sector, then signed a number of economic cooperation agreements valued at $1.54 billion.

Anhui Governor Wang Sanyun presenting a portrait of Governor O’Malley

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HistoricInvestitureoftheHonorableJeannieHongtotheCircuitCourt

Judge Jeannie Hong had her historic investiture ceremony on November 7, 2011. Judge Jeannie Hong was sworn in to the District Court of Maryland on August 14, 2002 as the first Asian Pacific American judge in Maryland. Judge Hong has made history once again in 2011 by becoming the first Asian Pacific American judge to serve on the Circuit Court level in Maryland. Along with Judge Hong’s family, about 45 to 50 Circuit Court and District Court judges, various elected officials and about 30 members of the public were present for the historic ceremony.

Judge Jeannie Hong posing with Honorable Joseph Curran (retired)

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DiwaliCelebrationattheGovernmentHouse

Diwali, popularly known as the Festival of Lights, was celebrated at the Government House on October 26, 2011. Governor O’Malley along with Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao, Delegate Kumar Barve, Delegate Aruna Miller, Delegate Susan Lee and Delegate Sam Arora greeted the crowd of about 250 attendees and wished the audience a happy Diwali. One of the traditional practices for Diwali celebrants to light small oil lamps to signify the victory of good over evil and the uplifting of spiritual darkness. The Governor performed the lamp lighting ceremony with priests from the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple and received blessings for his trade mission to India in November.

Ambassador Nirupama Rao addressing the crowd at Diwali

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IndiaTradeMission

Governor O’Malley, accompanied by the largest foreign trade delegation in State history, went on a historic six day trade mission to three of India’s largest cities: Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. The goal of the Governor’s trade mission is to build upon the State’s robust and expanding business and economic relations with one of the world’s fastest growing economic region. The Governor sought to generate interest and attract Indian foreign direct investment to Maryland, in order to create jobs in the State. This historic trade mission saw a combined total of $60 million in business deals for Maryland and several additional deals worth millions still on the horizon. While in India, the Governor gave keynote addresses to three of India’s largest business organizations. The Governor also signed agreements with Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra to explore Sister-State relationships.

Governor O’Malley presenting the Maryland State flag to Chief Minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy of Andhra Pradesh

This trade mission yielded tremendous business interest in Maryland. Jasco Nutri Foods, an India-based manufacturer and exporter of organic food products, has entered into an understanding for development consulting services with Chesapeake Investments Group in Bowie to invest $10 million in opening a facility on a 1,500 acre location yet to be determined in Maryland. The new facility could generate up to 100 jobs when operational. Also, Jubilant Life Sciences, one of India’s top pharmaceutical and life sciences companies with a drug manufacturing facility in Salisbury, also announced plans to invest $20 million to triple its warehouse space on the Eastern Shore and add new jobs.

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JOINT COMMISSION ASSEMBLYOn December 14, 2011, the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs joined the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, and others for the Joint Commissions Assembly.

Governor O’Malley addressing the Joint Commissions at dinner

This year, the Joint Commission Assembly educated the Commissioners with four workshops: (1) Healthcare Opportunities, (2) Business Opportunities for Minorities, (3) Positioning Maryland on a Global Scale, and (4) State Grants and Global Resources to Bolster Non-profit Success. In addition to the workshops, the Commissions were asked to participate in a charrette. The aim of the charrette was to open dialogue between the Governor’s Commissions and also to help plan the Commissions’ direction for the next three years.

The Joint Commission Assembly ended with a dinner where the Chair of each Commission gave a report to the Governor.

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THE NEW COMMISSIONThis year, the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs saw the addition of ten new Commissioners. The new Commission convened shortly after its first meeting to discuss the new goals that the Commission should work to achieve.

The new Commission at the retreat brainstorming ideas

The following are the goals for the full commission and the three sub-committees:

TheFullCommission: • Review legislative and executive policies/programs affecting Asian American and immigrant communities and make recommendations. • Develop State Stat indicators or performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of state programs engagement with Asian American community. • Conduct outreach with Asian American communities and organizations, including organizing a Pan Asian Summit. • Organize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month activities and represent Governor’s Office with citations and proclamations at Asian American community events. • Maintain a database of state and local resources of Asian American organizations, services, and programs. • Create an Asian American message in the Governor’s “Vision” newsletter to increase visibility and outreach. • Collaborate with the Governor’s Ethnic Commissions on issues of mutual interest and concern.

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EconomicDevelopmentCommittee:GoalsoftheCommission:

• Identify and promote opportunities for Asian American economic development in the State of Maryland; which include incentives for job training, job creation and business growth through Foreign Direct Investment. • Develop recommendations for the promotion and expansion of Minority Business Enterprise opportunities for Asian Americans in state and federal government. • Organize meetings with Embassy officials from Asian countries and trade organizations to promote increased presence and investments in Maryland. • Collaborate with Governor’s Office and Department of Business Development on State trade missions to Asia. • Promote and grow the Asian American Business Conference (AABC). • Collaborate with Sister City/Sister State organizations to promote community and business opportunities in Maryland.

CommunityDevelopmentCommittee: GoalsofthenewCommission:

• Develop recommendations to increase the awareness, recruitment and promotion of Asian Americans in State and local government positions. • Develop recommendations to assess the health and education needs of Asian Americans in Maryland. • Promote model State and county programs that expand Asian American access to health, social and educational services. • Meet with Asian medical professional organizations and clinics to discuss opportunities to partner with the Commission. • Identify programs to assist with professional credentialing of foreign-trained health professionals. • Identify ways to increase language access services for communities with limited English proficiency in State programs. • Promote Asian American voter registration and participation in elections. • Promote Asian American culture awareness/heritage/history in education. • Outreach to Asian student and professional associations to identify opportunities/challenges.

LegislationCommittee:The Commission monitors proposed legislation in four subject areas: Civil Rights, Immigration, Health Care, and Economic Development (along with the Governor’s legislation). The Legislative Committee reviews the bills and comments and determines which bills the Commission should be involved in either supporting or opposing.

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APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

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APPENDIX B: APPOINTMENTSAcupuncture, State Board GrantZhang,Ph.D.

Aging, Secretary of & Commission onChanhok Jasdip “Jesse” Singh

Agriculture Department, Board of Review of theNina Bhat

Architects, State Board ofDiane E. Cho

Arts Council, Maryland StateNilimma S. DeviJon Jiang Liu Ph.D.

Asian Pacific American Affairs, Governor’s Commission onJane T. Nishida, EsquireKatherine M. ChinKwang ChoiElizabeth L. ChungGeorge P. DangLilyH.QiSovan Tun, Ph.D.Beth A. WongKuiZhaoMencie HairstonBobZhangDottie LiDiosa WoodsKap ParkThomas TranDr. Larry ShinagawaKun SinHumberto Ho

Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan Program Board of DirectorsSue C. Lin

Automobile Insurance Fund, Board of Trustees and Executive DirectorMei Ching Lee, Ph.D.

Baltimore City Board of ElectionsEleanor K. Wang

Baltimore City PTA Appeal BoardCalvin Chin

Baltimore County, Task Force on Industrial Job Creation inAkbar Ansari

Boiler Rules, Board ofAshwani Kumar Gupta, Ph.D.

Business, Governor’s Commission on SmallWonro Lee

Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners, State Board ofJonathan C. Nou, D.C.

Circuit Court-8th Circuit CityHonorable Jeannie Hong

Correctional Standards, Commission onMaria T. Elmo, M.D.

Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence, Commission on MarylandBelkis Leong-HongChieh-San ChengM’Terry Lin

Dental Examiners, State Board ofNgocQ.Chu,D.D.S.

Disabilities, Maryland State Plan-ning Council on DevelopmentalGrace Pushparany Williams

Economic Development Commis-sion, MarylandA. Nayab SiddiquiDheeraj (Raj) Khera

Education, State Board ofMadhu Sidhu

Emergency Management Agency, Director of the Maryland, and Local Directors ofEric Michael Hodge

Emergency Medical Services Advi-sory Council, StatewideKathryn Yamamoto, M.D.

Federal Facilities Advisory BoardM’Jingli YangBelkis Leong-Hong

Health Care Commission, Mary-landCraig Peter Tanio, M.D.Kenny W. Kan

Health Resources Commission, Maryland CommunityMark K. Li, M.D.

Health Services Cost Review Commission, StateHerbert S. Wong, Ph.D.

Health and Mental Hygiene, Board of Review of the Department ofKelly Cao

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Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Programs, State Advisory Council onMaria R. Prince, M.D.

Higher Education Commission, Maryland and Secretary of Higher EducationRizwan A. SiddiqiChung K. Pak

Immigrants in Maryland, Commission to Study the Impact ofMichael C. Lin, Ph.D.Larry ShinagawaKien S. Lee

Independent Living Council, Maryland StatewideShirazeh Tabibi

Infants and Toddlers, Interagency Coordinating Council ForMiji Kim

Kidney Disease, State Commission onDr. Kulwant Singh Modi

Labor Relations Board, StateSusie C. Jablinske

Life Sciences Advisory Board, MarylandNina M. Lamba-Kohli, Ph.D.

Medical System Corporation Board of Directors, University of MarylandBelkis Leong-Hong

Mental Hygiene, Maryland Advisory Council onJashana K. Goga

Military Monuments, Governor’s Commission onThe Honorable Edward Chow, Jr.

Montgomery College Board of TrusteesJong-on Hahm, Ph.D.

Montgomery County PTA Appeal BoardShannon Yang

New Americans, Maryland Council forMichael C. Lin, Ph.D.Walter LeeYoung-Chan HanVinod K. ShahMargaret KimIrene Lee

Nursing Home Administrators, State Board of Examiners ofChanSu Chong

Nursing, State Board OfSabita Persaud

Occupational Therapy Practice, State Board ofKuzhilethu K. KshepakaranMeenakshi D. Gupta

Optometry, State Board of Examiners inStephen D. Kwan

Park Advisory CommissionMary Anne Akers, Ph.D.

Pharmacy, State Board ofLenna Israbian-Jamgochian

Physical Fitness, State Advisory Council onYusef R. Battle

Physical Therapy Examiners, State Board ofVed K. Gupta

Physicians, State Board ofLaurie S. Y. Tyau, M.D.Suresh K. Gupta, M.D., P.A.Nallan C. Ramakrishna, M.D.Devinder Singh, M.D.

Prince George’s County Board of License CommissionersDavid Daesok Son

Professional Counselors and Therapists, State Board ofCarlomagno C. Panlilio

Professional Engineers, State Board forRosalind Lucille Yee

Public Broadcasting Commission, MarylandEleanor K. Wang

Public Defender, Board of Trustees of the Office of theEun Kyung “Jeannie” Cho, Esq.

Rehabilitation Council, Maryland StateRashid ReyazuddinKalisankar Mallik

Service and Volunteerism, Governor’s Commission onMargaret KimCatherine Chen Hester, Esq.

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Board of GovernorsGlen Richard Ives

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Board of Trustees ofGlen Richard Ives

State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and CareWendy Chun-Hoon

Teacher Education Board, Professional Standards andLorraine E. Cornish-Harrison

Technology Development Corpo-ration (TEDCO) Board of Directors, MarylandW. Winston Chan, Ph.D.Amita Shukla

Transportation Commission, MarylandMuhammadShahidQureshi

Transportation Goals, Benchmarks and Indicators, Advisory Committee forSteve Chan

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission District 14 – Baltimore CityMarian C. Hwang, EsquireKamil Ismail, Esquire

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission District 15 – Charles Co.Hammad S. Martin, Esq.Khalil Elshazly

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission District 11 – Montgomery CountyWilliam J. Chen, Jr. Esq.Hong Suk “Paul” Chung, Esq.

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission District 3 –Baltimore CountyBernard Rhee

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission District 9 – Howard CountySang W. OhAnkur “Andy” Dalal

University System of Maryland Board of RegentsJohn L. Young, M.D.

Vehicle Theft Prevention CouncilJohn T. Kuo

Venture Fund Authority, MarylandStephen Tien Wong

Veterans Affairs, Secretary of The Honorable Edward Chow, Jr.

Veterans Home Commission, MarylandTerry Shima

Victim Services, State Board ofKap Yung Park

Washington County PTA Appeal BoardDonna Marie Long

Waterworks and Waste System Operators, State Board ofRene Javier

Workforce Corporation Board, MarylandAnthony R. Sarmiento

Workforce Investment Board, Governor’sBelkis Leong-Hong

Youth Advisory Council, MarylandErin C. DickensonMegan YanJessicaQiu

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APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY RESOURCESAdvocacyAdvocates for Survivors of Torture and TraumaMolly Corbett, Director of Development431 East Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21212(410) 464-9006 (Phone)(410) 464-9010 (Fax)info@astt.org (E-mail)www.astt.org (Website)

APIA VoteAlvina Yeh, Program Director1850 M Street, Suite 1100Washington, DC 20036(202) 223-9170 (Phone)(202) 457-0549 (Fax)info@apiavote.org (E-mail)www.apiavote.org (Website)

Asia SocietyJack Garrity, Executive Director1575 Eye Street, NW, Suite 325Washington, DC 20005(202) 833-2742 (Phone)(202) 833-0189 (Fax)AsiaDC@AsiaSociety.org (E-mail)www.asiasociety.org (Website)

Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource ProjectAmara Jade, Outreach DirectorPO Box 14268Washington, DC 20044(202) 464-4477 (Phone)(202) 986-9332 (Fax)info@dvrp.org (E-mail)amara@dvrp.org (E-mail)www.dvrp.org (Website)

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA)David Leong, Grand Executive2421 Kaywood LaneSilver Spring, MD 20905(301) 236-9359 (Phone)grndough@gmail.com (E-mail)www.cacanational.org (Website)

Coordination Council of Chinese American AssociationsHelen He, President27 Timber Rock RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878(301) 512-3316 (Phone)cccaa2008@gmail.com (E-mail)www.cccaa.org (Website)

Council of Asian Indian Associations of Greater Washington DCN. Koshy Samuel, President1021 University Boulevard EastSilver Spring, MD 20903(301) 384-2441 (Phone)

Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians, Inc. (CHAI)Razia Kosi, Executive Director4517 Red Leaf CourtEllicott City, MD 21043(443) 615-1355 (Phone)raziakosi@chaicounselors.org (E-mail)www.chaicounselors.org (Website)

Federation of Indian American Associations (FIA)Ann Pillai, Capital Region Vice-PresidentCollege Park, MD 20740 (301) 935-5321 (Phone)(301) 935-2627 (Fax)Ppillai1@coal.com (E-mail)info@nfia.net (E-mail)www.nfia.net (Website)

Greater Washington Chinese American AllianceHenry Lau, President5138 Durham Road EastColumbia, MD 21044(443) 794-5039 (Phone)Hp_lau@yahoo.com (E-mail)

Howard County Muslim CouncilRashid Chotani, PresidentPO Box 820Clarksville, MD 21029(443) 324-4415(Phone) www.gomedina.com (Website)www.hcmcmaryland.com (Website)

Indian American Leadership Council (IALC)Kamala Edwards, Ph.D., PresidentPO Box 10523Silver Spring, MD 20904(301) 680-0145 (Phone)(301) 680-0146 (Fax)kamala.edwards@montgomerycol-lege.edu (E-mail) ialc@indianamericans.org (E-mail)www.indianamericans.org (Website)

Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB) Maqbool Patel, Ph.D., P.E., President6631 Johnnycake RoadBaltimore, MD 21244(410) 747-4869 (Phone)(410) 951-3780 (Office)(410) 719-8935 (Fax)mpatel@coppin.edu (E-mail)info@isb.org (E-mail)www.isb.org (Website)

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Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)Floyd Mori, National Executive Director1828 L Street, NW, Suite 802 (DC Office)Washington, DC 20036(202) 223-1240 (Phone)(202) 296-8082 (Fax)natdir@jacl.org (E-mail)dc@jacl.org (E-mail)www.jacl.org (Website)

Japanese American Veterans AssociationTerry Shima, Executive Director415 Russell Avenue, #1005Gaithersburg, MD 20877(301) 987-6746ttshima@comcast.netwww.javadc.org (Website)

KATIPUNAN, Filipino-American Association of MarylandBelle Santos-Owens, PresidentPO Box 36021Towson, MD 21286(443) 831-5036 PhoneKatipunanmd@gmail.com (E-mail)www.katipunan.org (Website)

Korean American Association of the State of MarylandKun Sin, President5540 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852(301) 875-7007 (Phone)Ksin42@gmail.com (E-mail)

Korean American Community Association of Howard CountySue Song, President8722 Town and Country roadSuite 2Columbia, MD 21043410-461-1728(Phone)443-878-6628(Cell)410-277-8914(Fax)ssong001@verizon.net (E-mail)

Korean American Disabled People’s Association (KADPA)Hye Jin, Director3448 Ellicott Center Drive, Suite 104Ellicott City, MD 21043410-313-9927 (Phone)hyejin@ghmail.com (Email)www.kadpausa.org (Website)

Korean American Foundation (KAF) - Greater WashingtonEun Lee, PresidentPO Box 11476Alexandria, VA 22312571-235-8997 (Phone)www.kafgw.com (Website

Korean American Women’s Society of Maryland, Inc.Hee Cha Hwang, President8492 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 206Ellicott City, MD 21043(443)-527-7048 (Phone)

Korean Senior Citizens Association of Howard CountyPyong Pha, President6150 Foreland Garth, Apt. 213 Columbia, MD 21045(443)-463-0368 (Phone)

Korean Society of MarylandKwang Hee Choi, President9256 Bendix Road, Suite 206 Columbia, MD 21045(410) 772-5393 (Phone)(410) 772-5763 (Fax)kchoi9605@gmail.com (E-mail)

Korean Veterans Association, Washington, DCPaul Lee, President11859 New Country LaneColumbia, MD 21044(410) 772-0476 (Phone)(410) 730-3188 (Fax)

Maryland Arab American Committee (MAAC)Dr. Bilal Ayyub, President11429 Palatine DrivePotomac, MD 20854(301) 299-9375 (Phone)Ayyub@bmaengineering.com (E-mail)

Maryland Association of Non-profit Organizations190 West Ostend Street, Suite 201Baltimore, MD 21230(410) 727-6367 (Phone)(410) 727-1914 (Fax)8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303Silver Spring, MD 20910(301) 565-0505 (Phone)(301) 565-0606 (Fax)www.marylandnonprofits.org (Website)

Maryland Muslim CouncilAnwer Hasan, President6548 Ballymore LaneClarksville, MD 21029(443) 324-1287 (Phone)

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Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc.Diane Vy Nguyen-Vu, Executive Director8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 503Silver Spring, MD 20910(301) 588-6862 (Phone)(301) 576-4502 (Fax)diane.vy.vu@mdvietmutual.org (E-mail)info@mdvietmutual.org (E-mail)www.mdvietmutual.org (Website)

Montgomery County Muslim CouncilSaquiba Ahmad, PresidentPO Box 83639Gaithersburg, MD 20883(301) 610-0028 (Phone)(240) 644-9391 (Fax)mcmcinfo@aol.com (E-mail)www.mcmcouncil.org (Website)

National Council of Asian Indian AssociationsNagender Madavaram, President20116 Gunners TerraceGermantown, MD 20876(301) 916-0303 (Phone)nagender1@hotmail.com (E-mail)www.ncaia.org (Website)

National Federation of Filipino American AssociationsNational Phillippine Multicultural CenterGreg Macabenta, National Chair7500 Livingston Rd.Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745admin@naffaa.org (E-mail)mmsi13@aol.com (E-mail)www.naffaa.org (Website)

National Japanese American Memorial FoundationKris Ikejiri, Interim Executive Director1620 I Street NW, Suite 925Washington, DC 20006(202) 530-0015 (Phone)(202) 463-8998 (Fax)kikejiri@therobertsgroup.net (E-mail)www.njamf.com (Website)

Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA)George C. Wu, Executive Director1322 18th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036(202) 223-5500 (Phone)(202) 296-0540 (Fax)oca@ocanational.org (E-mail)www.ocanational.org (Website)

Organization of Chinese Americans – DC (OCA-DC)Stan Lou & Stan Tsai, Co-PresidentsPO Box 34943Bethesda, MD 20827(301) 580-0418 (Phone)stangoblue@yahoo.com (E-mail)dstsai1@gmail.com (E-mail)contact@ocadc.org (E-mail)www.ocadc.org (Website)

Organization of Chinese American Women (OCAW)Faith L. Breen, Ph.D., National President4641 Montgomery AvenueSuite 208Bethesda, MD 20814(301) 907-3898 (Phone)(301) 907-3899 (Fax)info@ocawwomen.org (E-mail)www.ocawwomen.org (Website)

Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)1628 16th Street, NWWashington, DC 20009(202) 667-4690 (Phone)(202) 667-6449 (Fax)searac@searac.orgwww.searac.org

South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)Deepa Iyer, Esq., Executive Director6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 506Takoma Park, MD 20912(301) 270-1855 (Phone)(301) 270-1882 (Fax)deepa@saalt.org (E-mail)info@saalt.org (E-mail)www.saalt.org (Website)

TAA Foundation, IncTess Veloso, Project Manager713 MacDill RoadBaltimore, MD 21220(410) 372-0525 (Phone)(410) 372-0508 (Fax)tessveloso@yahoo.com (E-mail)

Taiwan Benevolent Association of AmericaI-Ta Liang11936 Appaloosa WayNorth Potomac, MD 20878(301) 340-0518 (Phone)liangita@yahoo.com (E-mail)

Taiwanese Association of America, Greater Baltimore ChapterDr. A-Lien Lu-Chang, President1506 Worthington Heights ParkwayCockeysville, MD 21030(410) 706-4356 (Phone)(410) 706-8297 (Fax)aluchang@umaryland.eu (E-mail)

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US Indonesia SocietyDavid Merrill, President1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 550Washington, DC 20036(202) 232-1400 (Phone)(202) 232 7300 (Fax)usindo@usindo.org (E-mail)www.usindo.org (Website)

Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues, Inc.Dr. Ok Cha Soh, PresidentPO Box 409Rockville, MD 20848-0409(301) 468-0093 (Phone)(301) 468-3904 (Fax)okchasoh@bible.edu (E-mail)www.comfort-women.org (Website)

BusinessAmerica China Business Women Alliance15100 Vicars WayDarnestown, MD 208781-800-928-0572 (Phone)1-888-958-0483 (Fax)administrator@acbwa.org (E-mail)www.acbwa.org (Website)

Asian Pacific American Chamber of CommerceDr. Jon J. Liu, PresidentJohn Young, Chairman, Board of Directors3204 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Suite 208ARockville, MD 20852(301) 424-1471 (Phone)(301 880-0590 (Fax)info@apacc.us (E-mail)www.apacc.us (Website)

Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), DC Metro ChapterSong Hutchins , President/Founder12804 Brandon Green CourtSilver Spring, MD 20904(301) 625-9545 (Phone)(301) 625-9765 (Fax)dcmetro@areaa.org (E-mail)www.areaa.org/dcmetro (Website)

Chinese Association for Science & Technology, Washington-DC Chaoxiang Kong, Presidentc_kong@yahoo.com (E-mail)www.castdc.org (Website)

Dragonbridge Inc.11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 205Rockville, MD 20852(301) 881-2081 (Phone)(301) 881-2084 (Fax)www.dragonbridge.com (Website)

Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Greater WashingtonNicolas Son, President8510 Flowering Cherry LaneLaurel, MD 20723(301) 535-8350 (Phone)(301) 362-9013 (Fax)kaccdc@yahoo.com (E-mail)www.kaccgw.org (Website)

Korean American Dry Cleaners Association of Greater WashingtonHak Pak, President2018 Woodford RoadVienna, VA 22182(301) 752-1994 (Cell)

Korean American Dry Cleaners Association of MarylandSeung Chan Park, President1204 Reisterstown RoadBaltimore, MD 21208(443) 278-3116 (Phone)victorpark46@hotmail.com (E-mail)http://www.kadam.us (Website)

Korean American Woman’s Chamber of Commerce, USASusan Oh, President8408 Arlington Blvd.Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 474-9200 (Phone)(703) 991-1094 (Fax)www.kawccusa.com (Website)

Maryland-Asia Environmental PartnershipPeter Gourlay, PresidentPO Box 4536Timonium, MD 21094(443) 275-2489 (Phone)mail@mdaep.com (E-mail)www.mdaep.com (Website)

Maryland-China Business Council, Inc.Steven Drake, President and Chairman4340 East West Highway, Suite 1100Bethesda, MD 20814(202) 293-6866 (Phone)www.mcbc.net (Website)

Maryland Industrial PartnershipsDr. Martha J. Connolly, DirectorJeanne Pekny, Program Management specialistUniversity of Maryland2100 Potomac Building, 092College Park, MD 20742-3415(301) 405-3891 or 3892 (Phone)(301) 314-2658 (Fax)

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Maryland Small Business Development CenterRenée C. Sprow, State Director7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 401College Park, MD 20740(301) 403-8300 (Phone)(301) 403-8303 (Fax)rsprow@mdsbdc.umd.edu (E-mail)www.mdsbdc.umd.edu (Website)

Monte Jade Science and Technology AssociationElaine Chang, President405 Tschiffely Square RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878(301) 977-1084 (Phone)lawyer@zhanglaw.com (E-mail)www.mj-dc.org (Website)

Korean American Grocers & Alcohol Beverage Association of MarylandKil Young Kim, President101 West North AvenueBaltimore, MD 21201(410) 404-7565 (Phone)(410) 244-5802 (Phone)(410) 244-5803 (Fax)nationalkagro@yahoo.com (Email)www.kagromd.com (Website)

Prince George’s County Korean American Chamber of CommerceNam K. Kim, President12501QuakingBranchWayBowie, MD 20715301-386-3022 (Phone)namkookim@comacast.net (E-mail)

Rockville Economic Development, Inc.Sally Sternbach, Executive Director95 Monroe StreetRockville, MD 20850(301) 315-8096 (Phone)(301) 315-8097 (Fax)sternbach@rockvilleredi.org (E-mail)www.rockvilleredi.org (Website)

Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater WashingtonDr. James Chang, President3204 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 3204Rockville, MD 20852(301) 881-9888 (Phone)www.tccgw.com (Website)

TowsonGlobal, Business Globalization Center&International IncubatorClay E. Hickson, DirectorTowson University7801 York Road, Suite 342Towson, MD 21204(410) 769-6448 (Phone)(410) 769-6477 (Fax)chickson@towsonglobal.com (E-mail)www.towsonglobal.com (Website)

Maryland International IncubatorKai Duh, DirectorUniversity of Maryland2105 Potomac Building, 092College Park, MD 20742(301) 405-3906 (Phone)kduh@umd.edu (E-mail)www.umcrp.umd.edu (Website)

US Pan Asian American Chamber of CommerceSusan Au Allen, President1329 18th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036(202) 296-5221 (Phone)(202) 296-5225 (Fax)info@uspaacc.com (E-mail)www.uspaacc.com (Website)

US Thailand Business CouncilDr. Karl D. Jackson, President3050 K Street, NW, Suite 205Washington, DC 20007(202) 337-5973 (Phone)(202) 337-0039 (Fax)ustbc@ustbc.org (E-mail)www.ustbc.org (Website)

World Trade Center InstituteDeborah Kielty, President & Executive Director401 East Pratt Street, Suite 232Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 576-0022 (Phone)(410) 576-0751 (Fax)kielty@wtci.org (E-mail)www.wtci.org (Website)

CulturalAsian American Arts Center, Korean Dance and MusicHyung Joo Cho, Art Director12401 Middle Brook Road, Suite 150Germantown, MD 20874(301) 346-1267 (Phone)(240) 338-7555 (Phone)info@aaacus.com (E-mail)aaacdkim@yahoo.com (E-mail)www.aaacus.com/aaac (Website)

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Asian Arts & Cultural CenterBok I. Kim, Oriental Brush Painting9845 Diversified LaneEllicott City, MD 21042(410) 750-7531 (Phone)(410) 484-3719 (Fax)bokimkim@verizon.net (E-mail)

Asian Arts & Cultural CenterSuewhei Shieh, Executive DirectorTowson University8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252(410) 704-2807 (Phone)www.new.towson.edu/asianarts (E-mail)

Global Reach for Arts and Cultural Education (GRACE)Walton E. Dawson, President508 Louden CourtSilver Spring, MD 20901(301) 247-7180 (Phone)Wedawson007@yahoo.com

Korean Traditional Dance TeamHee Kyung Lee(443) 854-0198 (Phone)heeflo@yahoo.co.kr (E-mail)

Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Dance Group(410) 789-7332 (Phone)cocoanutz@verizon.net (E-mail)www.hula123.com (Website)

Mook Jae Korean CalligraphyMyoung-won Kwon1015 Gadsden AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20905(301) 385-9821 (Phone)mookjae@gmail.com (E-mail)

Sumi-e Society of America, Inc.Joan Lok, National PresidentPO Box 6271Columbia, MD 21045Joan@radiantbrush.com (E-mail)www.sumiesociety.org (Website)

Tai Yim Kung Fu School10730 Connecticut AvenueKensington, MD 20895(301) 949-9299 (Phone)(301) 946-4211 (Phone)info@taiyimkungfu.com (E-mail)www.taiyimkungfu.com (Website)

US Japan Cultural CenterMikio Kanda5416 Nevada Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20015(202) 342-5800 (Phone)(202) 342-5802 (Fax)info@usjpcc.com (E-mail)

EducationAsian American LEADRosetta Lai, Executive Director1323 Girard St. NWWashington DC, 20009(202) 884-0322(202) 884-0012

11141 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215Wheaton, MD 20902(301) 942-9333 (Phone)(301) 942-9222 (Fax)info@aalead.orgwww.aalead.org

Asian American Studies ProgramDr. Larry Shinagawa, DirectorUniversity of Maryland1120 Cole Student Activities BuildingCollege Park, MD 20742(301) 405-0996 (Phone)(301) 314-6575 (Fax)lshinaga@umd.edu (E-mail)aast@umd.edu (E-mail)www.aast.umd.edu (Website)

C P L Youth CenterJudy Cheng, Executive Director601 East Potomac StreetBrunswick, MD 21716(240) 344-6648 (Phone)info@cplyouthcenter.org (E-mail)www.cplyouthcenter.org (Website)

Hope Chinese SchoolKyle Liang, Chair14624 Bubbling Spring RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-963-9891 (Phone) 240-506-8750 (Cell)kyle.liang@montgomerycountymd.gov (E-mail)www.hopechineseschool.org (Website)

Howard County Public School SystemInternational Student and Family ServicesInternational Student Registration CenterFaulkner Ridge Center10598 Marble Faun CourtColumbia, MD 21044(410) 313-1525 (Phone)(410) 313-1567 (Fax)www.hcpss.org/schools/internation-al.shtml (Website)

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Informed Parents – Successful Children (IPSC)Mid-Atlantic Equity ConsortiumMaria del Rosario Basterra, Director5272 River Road, Suite 340Bethesda, MD 20816(301) 657-7741 ext. 122 (Phone)(202)-255-5200 (Cell)(301) 657-8782 (Fax)basterra@maec.org (E-mail)www.informedparents.org (Web-site)

International ContractsArlene Prince, Programs DirectorTowson University8000 York RoadTowson, MD 21252(410) 704-2239 (Phone)(410) 704-4703 (Fax)aprince@towson.edu (E-mail)

LIFE and DiscoveryElizabeth Chung, Executive Director1 West 2nd StreetFrederick, MD 21701(301) 694-6838 (Phone)(301) 694-3355 (Fax)info@lifeanddiscovery.com (E-mail)www.lifeanddiscovery.com (Web-site)

Maryland Coalition for Inclusive EducationJanice Siebenhaar, Interim Board President7484 Candlewood Road, Suite RHanover, MD 21076(410) 859-5400 (Phone)1 (800) 899-8837 (Toll Free)(410) 859-1509 (Fax)mcie@mcie.org (E-mail)

Office of International ProgramsUniversity of Maryland1122 Holzapfel HallCollege Park, MD 20742(301) 405-4772 (Phone)(301) 405 4773 (Fax)http://www.international.umd.edu (Website)

GovernmentFederal Government

Center for Minority VeteransRonald Sagudan, AAPI Veterans Liason810 Vermont Avenue, NW (OOM)Washington, DC 20420(202) 461-6191 (Phone)(202) 273-7092 (Fax)Ronald.sagudan@va.gov (E-mail)

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field OfficeMarvella Gray, Community Out-reach Specialist2600 Lord Baltimore DriveBaltimore, MD 21244(410) 410-277-6289 (Phone)(410) 277-6677 (Fax)marvella.gray@ic.fbi.gov (E-mail)

Library of Congress, Asian DivisionAnchi Hoh, Assistant to the Chief101 Independence Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20540(202) 707-5673(202) 707-1724adia@loc.gov (E-mail)

State

Department of Business & Economic DevelopmentOffice of International Investment and TradeSigne Pringle, Director401 East Pratt Street, 7th FloorBaltimore, MD 21202(410) 767-3542 (Phone)(410) 333-4302 (Fax)Springle@choosemaryland.org (E-mail)www.choosemaryland.org (Website)

Department of the EnvironmentLand Management/Solid Waste/CAFOStanley Tsai 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 6410Baltimore, MD 21230(410) 537-4478 (Phone)(410) 537-4477 (Fax)Stsai@mde.state.md.us (E-mail)www.mde.state.md.us (Website)

Governor’s Grants OfficeEric Brenner, Director21 State CircleAnnapolis, MD 21401(410) 974-5090 (Phone)ebrenner@gov.state.md.us (E-mail)www.gov.state.md.us/grants.html (Website)

Governor’s Office of Community Ini-tiativesIsrael C. “Izzy” Patoka, Executive Di-rector301 West Preston Street, 15th FloorBaltimore, MD 21201(410) 767-4159 (Phone)ipatoka@goci.state.md.us (E-mail)www.goci.maryland.gov (Website)

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Governor’s Office of Minority AffairsLuwanda W. Jenkins, Special Secretary6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1502 Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 767-8232 (Phone)(410) 333-7568 (Fax)ljenkins@mdminoritybusiness.com (E-mail)www.mdminoritybusiness.com (Website)

Maryland Office for Refugees and AsyleesEdward Lin, Director311 West Saratoga Street, 2nd FloorBaltimore, MD 21201410-767-7514 (Phone)elin@dhr.state.md.us (Website)

Office of the Attorney GeneralJeanette Lee, Consumer Education Director200 Saint Paul Place, 16th FloorBaltimore, MD 21202-2021(410) 576-6956 (Phone)(410) 576-7040 (Fax) jlee@oag.state.md.us (E-mail)www.oag.state.md.us (Website)

Office of the Secretary of StateInternational AffairsMary E. (Mendy) Nitsch, Director16 Francis StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401410-260-3865 (Phone)410-974-5527 (Fax)410-271-1576 (Cell)mnitsch@sos.state.md.us www.sos.state.md.us

State Highway AdministrationInattentive Driving, Diversity & T-SAFELolita Stewart, Program Coordinator/Grant Manager7491 Connelley DriveHanover, MD 21076(410) 787-4078 (Phone)(410) 787-4020 (Fax)lstewart@sha.state.md.us (E-mail)www.sha.state.md.us (Website)

Local

Anne Arundel County Office of County ExecutiveMark Chang44 Calvert StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401(410) 222-1242 (Phone)mchang@aacounty.org (E-mail)

Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of NeighborhoodsJames Kwak, Korean Liaison332 City HallBaltimore, MD 21202(410) 396-4735 (Phone)(410) 396-1632 (Fax)James.kwak@baltimorecity.gov (E-mail)www.ci.baltimore.md.us/govern-ment/moon (Website)

Baltimore City Police DepartmentVincent Liu, Chinese Liasion242 West 29th StreetBaltimore, MD 21211(443) 642-0707 (Phone)(410) 727-7147 (Fax)Meng-ching.liu@baltimorepolice.org (E-mail)

Howard County Department of Citizen ServicesSunny Moon, MAP Bilingual Specialist5470 Ruth Keeton WayColumbia, MD 21044410-313-7388 (Phone)smoon@howardcountymd.gov (E-mail)www.co.ho.md.us/citizenservices (Website)

Montgomery County Department of Economic DevelopmentJ. Amy Kim, Business Development Specialist111 Rockville Pike, Suite 800Rockville, MD 20850(240) 777-2078 (Phone)(240) 777-2001 (Fax)Amy.kim@montgomerycountymd.gov (E-mail)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of Community AffairsBetty H. Lam, Chief401 Hungerford Drive, 5th Floor Rockville, MD 20850(240) 777-1629 (Phone)(240) 279-1692 (Fax)Betty.lam@montgomerycountymd.gov (E-mail)

Montgomery County Department of PoliceOfficer Kenneth Hahn, Recruitment Officer/ Background investigation12500 Ardanes Ave. Rockville, MD 20850(240) 773-5313 (Phone)(240) 876-3570 (Cell)(240) 773-5302 (Fax)Kenneth.hahn@montgomerycoun-tymd.gov (E-mail)

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Montgomery County Office of the County ExecutiveLilyQi,LiaisonforAsianandMiddle Eastern Americans255 Rockville Pike, Suite 102 Rockville, MD 20850(240) 777-2524 (Phone) (240) 777-2555 (Fax)Lily.qi@montgomerycountymd.gov (E-mail)

HealthcareAsian American Anti-Smoking Foundation Inc.Sherman Yen Ph.D., President6397 Lookinglass LaneColumbia, MD 21045PO Box 347 (Baltimore)Owings Mills, MD 21117(410) 290-6675 (Phone)(410) 290-8201(Fax)smoke.kills@aaasf.org (E-mail)www.aaasf.org (Website)

Asian American Health InitiativeJulie Bawa, MPH, Program Manager1335 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850(240) 777-4510 (Phone)Julie.bawa@montgomerycountymd.gov (E-mail)www.aahiinfo.org (Website)

Association of Philippine Physicians in MarylandDr. Renato Flores, Presidentricflores@comcast.net (E-mail)www.appm1978.org (Website)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesAnne Hyeson Avery, AAPI Outreach CoordinatorUS Department of Health and Human Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244(410) 786-6557 (Phone)Anne.avery@cms.hhs.gov (E-mail)

Chinese American Doctors Association, Inc.DouAlvinZhang,MD,Ph.D.,President8775 Centre Park Drive, #501Columbia, MD, 21045(713) 201-7928 (Cell)Adzhang2000@yahoo.com (E-mail)

Department of Epidemiology & BiostatisticsSunmin Lee, Assistant Professor2234C SPH BuildingUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742(301) 405-7251 (Phone)(301) 314-9366 (Fax)sunmin@umd.edu (E-mail)http://sph.umd.edu/epib/faculty/slee/ (Website)www.maahs.umd.edu/ (Website)

Office of Minority Health and Health DisparitiesDr. Carlessia Hussein, DirectorMaryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene201 West Preston Street, Room 500Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 767-7117 (Phone)(410) 333-5100 (Fax)husseinc@dhmh.state.md.us (E-mail)www.mdhealthdispar it ies .org (Website)

Information ReferralFIRN, Inc.Jennifer Blake, Executive Director5999 Harpers Farms Road, Suite E-200Columbia, MD 21044(410) 992-1923 (Phone)(410) 730-0113 (Fax)info@firnonline.org (E-mail)www.firnonline.org (Website)

Legal

Asian American Justice CenterKaren Narasaki, President and Executive Director1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200Washington, DC 20036(202) 296-2300 (Phone)(202) 296-2318 (Fax)www.advancingequality.org (Website)

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource CenterMyronDeanQuon,ExecutiveDirector1600 K Street, NW, Mezzanine LevelWashington, DC 20006(202) 393-3572 x10 Director x18 Chinese, x19 Hindi/Urdu, x20 Vietnamese, x21 Korean (Phone)(202) 393- 0995 (Fax)11141 Georgia Avenue, Suite 515Silver Spring, MD 20902(301) 942- 2223/ 2263 (Phone)(301) 942- 9222 (Fax)mquon@apalrc.org (E-mail)helpline@apalrc.org (E-mail)www.apalrc.org (Website)

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MediaAsian FortuneJay ChenPO Box 578Haymarket, VA 20168(703) 753-8295 (Phone)info@asianfortune.com (E-mail)www.asianfortune.com (Website)

Asian GazetteAnn Chang, Reporter5848 Hubbard Drive, Suites A & BRockville, MD 20852(301) 984-8988 (Phone)(301)-792-9888 (Cell)Annc889@yahoo.com (E-mail)news@wcns.com (E-mail)

Korea DailyKwang Chul Shin, Baltimore Director9380 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 110Ellicott City, MD 21042410-461-4058 (Phone)410-461-4068 (Fax)sh3027in@hotmail.com (E-mail)www.koreadaily.com (Website)

Korea TimesKi Chan Park, Editorial Manager10176 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 107 Ellicott City, MD 21042(410) 465-0404 (Phone)(410) 465-2239 (Fax)Ktbalto8196@aol.com (E-mail)

Sing Tao Daily - Greater Washington DC OfficeParis Huang, Manager230 North Washington Street, Suite 102Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-8161 (Phone)(301) 738-8163 (Fax)dc@nysingtao.com (E-mail)parishuang@nysingtao.com (E-mail)

USA PosTimeBob Luo, Editor-in-Chief5602 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 710Baltimore, MD 21228bobluo@usapostime.com (E-mail)www.usapostime.com (Website)

Washington-Baltimore Korean Broadcasting Co.Yong Chan7004-K Little River TurnpikeAnnandale, VA 22003(703) 354-4900 (Phone)

World JournalMao-Fen Yu, Reporter13539 Bonnie Dale DriveNorth Potomac, MD 20878(240) 683-8983 (Phone)(240) 683-8783 (Fax)maofenyu@yahoo.com (E-mail)maofenyu@worldjournal.com (E-mail)www.worldjournal.com (Website)

Political

Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA)Michael C. Lin11213 Blackhorse CourtPotomac, MD 20854(301) 983-2514 (Phone)

michaelclin@comcast.net (E-mail)MD Democratic Asian-American CouncilJayasree (Jai) Kundu(301) 785-4065 (Phone)kundujai@hotmail.com (E-mail)

ProfessionalAsian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland (APABA-MD)Marianne Hendricks, PresidentPoojma Regmi, President-ElectPO Box 7386Silver Spring, MD 20907(301) 346-5578 (Phone)president@apaba-md.org (E-mail)info@apaba-md.org (E-mail)www.apaba-md.org (Website)

Asian Pacific American Employees Association Charles Crisostomo, Chairman3300 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, MD 20904(240) 777-8416 (Phone)Charles.Crisostomo@montgomery-countymd.gov (E-mail)www.apaea.org (Website)

National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationTina Matsuoka, Executive Director1612 K Street, NW, Suite 1400Washington, DC 20006(202) 775-9555 (Phone)202-465-6041 (Cell)(202) 775-9333 (Fax)ed@napaba.org (E-mail)www.napaba.org (Website)

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National Association of Asian American Professionals, Washington DC ChapterPhil Hwang, PresidentPO Box 3402Merrifield, VA 22081(703) 507-4375 (Phone)info@naaapdc.org (E-mail)www.naaapdc.org (Website)

ReligiousCambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. Sovan Tun, President13800 New Hampshire AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20904(301) 622-6544 (Phone)sovantun@cambodian-buddhist.org (E-mail)http://www.cambodian-buddhist.org (Website)

Pakistani American Christian CoalitionManny Alam, President25315 Logan Shire Terrace, #203South Riding, VA 20152mannyalam1@comcast.net (Email)http://www.pacama.com (Website)

Sister Cities/StatesBaltimore-Xiamen Sister City CommitteeW. Fontaine Bell, Chairman346 City HallBaltimore, MD 21202410-440-6117 (Phone)fbell12345@aol.com (E-mail)www.bxscc.org (Website)

Montgomery County Sister Cities CommitteeMier Wolf255 Rockville Pike, Suite 102Rockville, MD 20850240-777-2570 (Phone)Mierwolf@starpower.net (E-mail)www.montgomerycountymd.gov (Website)

Maryland-Anhui Province, ChinaGyeongsongnam, KoreaKanagawa Prefecture, JapanMendy E. Nitsch, Director of International AffairsOffice of the Secretary of State16 Francis StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401410-260-3865 (Phone)410-974-5527 (Fax)mnitsch@sos.state.md.us (Email)www.sos.state.md.us/international/MSSP.aspx (Website)

Social ServicesAsian Indians for Community Service Inc. (AICS)Dr. Har Swarup SinghPO Box 10091Silver Spring MD 20914-0091(703) 336-1256 (Phone)(301) 989-9443 (Phone)Smukh5521@earthlink.net

Boat People SOSThang Duc Nguyen, Executive Director817 Silver Spring Avenue, Suite 110Silver Spring, MD 20910(301) 439-0505 (Phone)(301) 439-6644 (Fax)Maryland@bpsos.org (Email)www.bpsos.org (Website)

Care-LineS. Eunsook Cho, Professional Coordinator9455 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 202Ellicott City, MD 21042(410) 461-1088 (Phone)(410) 750-9568 (Fax)

Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, Inc.Edwin Chow16039 Comprint CircleGaithersburg, MD 20877(240) 631-1200 (Phone) (240) 631-2468 (Fax)office@ccacc-dc.org (E-mail)www.ccacc-dc.org (Website)

Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County2424 Reedie Drive, Suite 301Wheaton, MD 20902(301) 942-7700 (Phone)(301) 942-7970 (Fax)info@crcmc.org (E-mail)www.crcmc.org (Website)

Domestic Violence Center of Howard CountyJodi Finkelstein, Executive Director5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 310Columbia, MD 21045(410) 997-0304 (Phone) (410) 997-1397 (Fax)dvc@dvcenter.org (E-mail)www.dvcenter.org (Website)

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Korean Community Service Center of Greater WashingtonJi-Young Cho847-J.QuinceOrchardBoulevardGaithersburg, MD 20878(240) 683-6663 (Phone)(703) 354-6345 ext. 109 (240) 683-8788 (Fax)6410 Kenilworth AvenueRiverdale, MD 20737(301)927-1601 (Phone)(301)927-1602 (Fax)jycho@kcscgw.org (E-mail)www.kcscgw.org (Website)

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation USA, Greater Washington DC RegionSherry Hwang, Community Rela-tions Director1516 Moorings DriveReston, VA 20194(703) 598-5868 (Phone)(703) 707-8606 (Cell)(703) 707-8607 (Fax)tzuchi_dc@yahoo.com (E-mail)www.us.tzuchi.org/dc/home.nsf/home/index (Website)www.tzuchi.org (Website)

SeniorARIRANG Adult Medical Day Care CenterYoung Choi, President9170 Rumsey RoadColumbia, MD 21045(410) 730-9740 (Phone)Ychoi21@verizon.net (E-mail)

Brooklyn Park Activity CenterCarolyn Scurry-Boyd, Director202 Hammonds LaneBrooklyn Park, MD 21225(410) 222-6847 (Phone)bpcenter@aacounty.org (E-mail)

Living Heart Medical Day Care CenterTaylor Lee9123 Gaither RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877(301) 990-1253 (Phone)lovingheartmdc@hotmail.com (E-mail)

Maryland Korean Senior AssociationDong Soo Kim, General Director1915 Maryland AvenueBaltimore, MD 21218(410) 528-8730 (Phone)(410) 528-8733 (Fax)

Mrs. Philippines Home for Senior CitizensDigna Amond, President6482 Bock RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745(301) 567-9537 (Phone)(301) 567-2000 (Fax)

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Governor’s Office and Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

301 W. Preston Street, 15th FloorBaltimore, MD 21201(Phone) 410-767-7138

(Fax) 410-333-59571-800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay)

http://asian.maryland.gov/

Martin O’Malley, GovernorAnthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor

Isreal C. “Izzy” Patoka, Executive Director,Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives

Elizabeth Hines, Director, Ethnic Commissions