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With over 30 years of experience in the commercial, association, non-profit, government, and higher education sectors, I am a passionate and visionary leader who helps organizations advance their missions and goals. As the Board Chair Emeritus by Proclamation of Excelsior University, I provided strategic guidance and oversight to one of the largest and most innovative online universities in the nation, serving over 25,000 students, 75,000 nurse alumni, 175,000 alumni in various fields, including military and veterans, nursing, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Co-founded digitalNow conference for CEOs that identified and discussed key issues, trends, and best practices in addressing digital transformation in society for 20 years. I am also the founder and chair of the ASAE AAPI Advisory Group, a network of association professionals and industry partners who advocate for the advancement and inclusion of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the association sector. As a Fellow of ASAE, I have also been recognized with the prestigious Academy of Leaders Award for exemplary support of ASAE and the entire association community. Most recently I joined as Chair of Operations at PitchLabs (dedicated to entrepreneur advancement in high school) In addition, I serve as the board chair of America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation (14th year), two non-profits that provide service dogs to veterans and people with disabilities. I was also a board member of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, HIMSS Media, ASAE, and the Salvation Army. I leverage my extensive expertise in governance, leadership, strategy, digital and business transformation, and social networking to help these organizations advance their mission, thrive, and make a positive impact in the world.