Cedric Cheng has been a part of CAPA since becoming a member in 1999 and serving on the board of both CAPA (2002-2004, 2007) and CAPA CEF (2002-pres) becoming chair in 2006. Mr. Cheng brings to the organization a varied range of experience including serving as chair of the board or president of the Diablo Valley Chinese Cultural Association and the East Bay Asian Voter Education Consortium. In addition to his community work, Mr. Cheng is a graphic artist and entrepreneur who is involved in many business ventures in addition to his full time freelancing. Mr. Cheng grew up in the East Bay in Concord after moving here in 1978 from Kansas City, his birthplace. A graduate from Clayton Valley High School in Concord and a graduate from San Francisco State University with a degree in Economics and a minor in Asian American Studies, community service has always been a part of his commitment of giving back and being an active participant in the community that he calls home. Past honors included serving two years as a student government official including Associated Students Vice President, named to the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and other honors. Mr. Cheng continues to stay involved with SF State through his sponsorship of the College of Business' Annual International Business and Economy Conference (since inception in 2000) as well as serving as Alumni Financial Advisor to his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. More recently Mr. Cheng was the winner of the 2007 First Night Martinez logo design competition as well as the artist chosen to create the logo for the Shop Orinda campaign in addition to being part of many electoral campaigns for area candidates.

Dr. Wen L. Hsu is a Past President of CAPA and Past Chair of the CAPA Community Education Fund (CEF). He has served on the boards of CAPA and CAPA CEF since 2000. He has been instrumental in organizing the Bay Area Leadership Forum in 2002 that brought together all the Asian American community leaders to identify common goals and interests. Wen very much enjoys working with youths and supporting the Summer Youth Internship program. In the past two years, he has been actively working on starting a leadership program for both youths and mid-career professionals. Wen received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1976 and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences in 1978 and 1981, respectively from Princeton University. He was recently recognized by the Chinese Institute of Engineers – USA as one of the recipients of the 2007 Asian American Engineer of the Year Award. He is a manager in research and development at Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore CA. Wen is married to Susan and has two children, Lawrence and Julia.

Evelyn Lin has recently completed studies to be a consultant assisting clients in areas of personal goals, leadership training and advising on life’s choices and relationships. Prior to becoming a consultant or life coach, she was a realtor with Prudential and is active with community organizations such as CAPA and DVCCA as well as an active member in her church. She is married to current CAPA and CAPA Community Education Fund boardmember Stephen Lin and both reside in Lafayette with their two young children. Her interest in public affairs stem from an eagerness to contribute to the well-being of community as well as being active as an Asian American woman in the public affairs arena.

Hugh Wang, M.D., a retired Concord physician, established the paramedic system for Contra Costa County. He has served as president for CAPA and wrote a medical column for the Contra Costa Times 27 years ago. He believes that if the Chinese-American community does not have a strong organization as its advocate, others will make the rules by which we live without our influence.

Joel Wong is a retired Scientist/Engineer from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He was deeply affected by the rush to judgment and the lack of due process when Wen Ho Lee, a fellow National Laboratory employee was accused of spying. Joel believes that Asian Americans should be more active in community services, participate in the political process and, demand equal justice and treatment for all Americans. Joel joined CAPA in 1997 and has served as its President for three terms.