Values and Goals
Chair:
Dr. Albert Wang
Committee Mission:
The Community Involvement Committee encourages involvement with the community through local agencies, boards and commissions to promote awareness of local issues and needs.
About the Chair
Bio
Dr. Albert Wang was born in Taiwan and came to the US at the age of 14. He graduated with honors from UC Berkeley with a BS in Biochemistry, and MD from UC San Diego, and currently serves as the Director and immediate past Chair of the Board of Directors for the 1600-doctor strong Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group.
Community Service
President of the American Cancer Society, Northern California Chinese Unit and Board member of ACS California Division
He and wife Anna are founders of Friends of Children with Special Needs
National Vice Chair of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)
Chair of APAPA Bay Area Region
President of the Asian American for Good Government Political Action Committee
Honors and Awards
American Cancer Society Silicon Valley Region Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
“A League of Their Own” award from the Fremont Education Foundation
KQED Disability Culture Award
California State Assembly Outstanding Leader Award
World Journal Community Hero Award
Best Doctor in the Tri-City Area by the Tri-City Voice Newspaper
