LISA YANG ACCOMPLISHMENTS & LEADERSHIP ROLES

 

Armed with dedication and a passion for community service, Lisa has contributed much in the arena of communications, community outreach, and cultural exchanges. Some of her major accomplishments and contributions include being:

 

  • Awarded Honorary Citizen of the State of California by former President Clinton and Vice-President Gore
  • President  AARP Chinatown Chapter
  • Board Director, Red Cross  San Gabriel / Pomona Chapter
  • America Red Cross - LA region Community Ambassador
  • President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance  Greater San Gabriel Valley
  • Co-producer/director of videos on public safety and domestic violence, Monterey Park Police Department
  • Coordinator, Art Exhibitions for the Cities of Monterey Park and Commerce
  • President - International Dynasty Lion's Club, Monterey Park
  • Commissioner, Monterey Park Arts and Culture Commission
  • Volunteer for neighborhood improvement projects to rehabilitate housing facades of the elderly and disabled.
  • Liasion for Cultural Exchange Between U.S. & Pacific Rim
  • Board Director, Friends of South Pasadena Library
  • Honorary and Former President, Chinese Writer's Association in Southern California
  • Coordinator, Book Drive for the Library of South Pasadena, where 500 books were donated to the Library.
  • Member, Optimist International Club
  • Board, Director, Christmas in April
  • Lecturer at educational seminars sponsored by the UCLA and Sino-American Exchange Association.