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Who's Who at apaha

Luis M Chen

Luis M Chen

President

Luis is actively involved to promote AAPI cultures and businesses in the Houston community.

Penina Partsch

Penina Partsch

Secretary

Penina and her TAPA HTX promote Pacific Islander identity and awareness through community engagement and vibrant cultural celebration in Houston.

Betty Gee

Betty Gee

Board Member

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Jim Travlos

Jim Travlos

Bylaws Committee Chair

A legendary NASA pioneer and dedicated cultural advocate, Jim Travlos has spent his life bridging the frontiers of space with the deep roots of heritage.

Jingbo Liu

Jingbo Louise Liu

Board Member

A world-renowned materials scientist and IUPAC Distinguished Woman in Chemistry, Dr. Jingbo Louise Liu has spent over two decades pioneering renewable energy innovations while championing the next generation of diverse scientific leaders.

Sharan Gahunia

Sharan Gahunia

Board Member

Sharan embraces the city’s rise as a culinary capital of the South and constantly discovering new favorite spots along the way.

Jackie Leong

Jackie Leong

Vice President

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David Hsu

David Hsu

Parliamentarian

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Cathy Podell

Cathy Podell

Program Committee Chair

Cathy has been continuing to educate, support and bring people from Texas and beyond to explore Houston’s Asian Community.

John Chen

Board Member

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Martha Wong

Martha Wong

Ex-officio

Honorable Martha Wong founded APAHA in 1992. She has made history through a series of "firsts."

Barbara Joe

Barbara Joe

Treasurer

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Sofia Sheikh

Sofia Sheikh

Executive Director

Jessica Hassan

Jessica Hassan

Board Member

A values-driven marketing and community engagement leader, Jessica Hassan specializes in building strategic partnerships and inclusive experiences that empower families and foster long-term community impact.

Lisa Cheng

Lisa Cheng

Board Member

Saki Indakwa

Saki Indakwa

Gala Chair

A visionary communications strategist and award-winning leader, Saki leverages over two decades of expertise in public relations and broadcast journalism to bridge the gap between high-impact brand growth and meaningful community engagement.

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