The ALPHA Executive Advisory Panel unites distinguished leaders from healthcare and beyond into specialized, strategic Panels designed to exchange cross-sector and cross-industry insight, expand our collective network, and amplify the impact of Asian leadership in advancing the broader healthcare ecosystem.
Advancing healthcare through API leadership, professional excellence, and strategic partnerships.
The name is the mission. We champion Asian Leaders & Professionals for Healthcare Advancement. We elevate API talent who drive industry-wide excellence alongside a diverse coalition of stakeholders dedicated to a better healthcare future for all.
Leadership
Steer the SHIP of LeaderSHIP
To empower leadership at every level, because true influence spans from frontline clinicians to executive management.
Unity
Forge UNITY in CommUNITY
To connect API professionals and allies across all healthcare-related fields and clinical specialties.
Care
Center CARE in HealthCARE
To ensure compassion remains the heart of our industry.
Action
Drive ACTION for ImpACT
To move beyond words and inspire meaningful progress across the healthcare landscape.
Corporate Strategy & Growth
Angela Li
Executive Director of Software Engineering, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company
Mark Esguerra
Director, Transmission and Substation Engineering, Southern California Edison
Glenn Oyoung
Chief Marketing Officer, Covered California
Lisa Tham
Sr. Director of Business Development, City of Hope
Dina Ovando-Brown
Nurse Director, Primary Care, PMG
Quality, Physician Practice Support and Virtual Care, Kaiser Permanente
Executive Leadership & Governance
Debra Joy Perez
Chief Equity Officer & Senior Advisor to CEO, USP
Bharat Amin
Retired Executive VP and Chief Information Officer (CIO); Board of Trustees, Huntington Ingalls Industries; The Aerospace Corporation
Angela Chung
Director of Digital Platforms & AI Adoption, Motorola Solutions
Andrés González
Vice President, Community Engagement & Chief Diversity Officer, Froedtert ThedaCare, Inc.
Melanie Stuckenberg
Director, IT Energy Solutions
Global & Cross-Border Initiatives
Patty Wu
President, WuWu Inc
Allen Tai
Executive Director- HR, Collins Aerospace – RTX Corp.
Huong Dang
VP of Finance Compliance, Genesis Healthcare
Sabina Garde
Senior Director,
Sales Enablement & Operations, Sales Strategy & Operations, Kaiser Permanente
Healthcare Ecosystem & Market Dynamics
Vivian Hoang
Application Delivery Services – Technical Shared Services & Delivery (TSSD) Sr. Director of Demand Management, Governance, & SharePoint Svcs, Kaiser Permanente
William “Will” Woo
Assistant Chief Family Medicine,
Kaiser Permanente
Immediate Past President,
Orange County Medical Association
Marian Amoa
Director, Equity & Inclusion, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Dawn Garibaldi
Faculty, Elevate
Industry Alliances & Cross-Sector Strategy
Sean Gil
Director, Career Center, UC Riverside
Chester Kuei
Co-founder, CEO, Personaify
Daniela Castanotto
Director, Associate Professor, City of Hope
Loan Ngo
Vice President of Quality, Henkel – Adhesive Technologies
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Richie Wang
Assistant Center Chief, US Census Bureau
Jessica Choi
Senior Director, Field Belonging & Impact, Northwestern Mutual
Mitesh Parikh
Portfolio Director, Northrop Grumman
Elmi Khondoker
Associate Director, Collins Aerospace
Professional Development & Mentorship
Carolyn Abrenica
Director of Programs,
Autonomous Collaborative Platforms, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rahul Shah
Senior Director Engineering, Space Superiority, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Donna Woo
President, Pacific College
Lena Tran
President, Columbia College
Strategic Foresight & Macro-Trends
Ruchi Jalla
VP, HR, TimeDoc Health
Esmeralda Mora
System Director of Hace Program, Health Access and Comminity Enrichment, City of Hope
Darrell Le
Director of Marketing, Edwards Lifesciences
Sophia Bright
Vice President – US Navy Product Support, The Boeing Company
The Phoenix stands as a global emblem of the human spirit’s capacity to transcend, bridging Eastern heritage with Western professional excellence. This icon marks the ultimate synthesis of tradition and transformation. The mythical creature signals a future where resilience, rebirth, and redefinition soar us into a pinnacle of healthcare leadership advancement.
The Integrated Pulse
The EKG line transforms “ALPHA” into a living ecosystem, representing a continuous heartbeat of professional collaboration and industry vitality.
The Peak of Potential
The Phoenix emerges at the highest EKG spike to symbolize the pinnacle of performance, positioning Asian leaders at the very apex of healthcare’s upward trajectory.
The Luminescent Glow
The bio-digital radiance signals the spark of innovation, projecting a vibrant energy that moves the industry toward a bright and human-centered future.
The Upward Ascent
Captured mid-flight, the Phoenix integrates into the EKG’s upward stroke to demonstrate a relentless momentum that elevates our members and sponsors alike.