Board of Directors

Jeremy Chan is a land-use and environmental attorney, and development project manager representing domestic and international developers and investors throughout the entitlement process from initial diligence to final approval.

While at Mayer Brown LLP and Liner LLP (currently DLA Piper), he assisted clients in understanding local land-use regulations, preparing entitlement applications and materials, ensuring California Environmental Quality Act compliance, performing public outreach, and presenting at public hearings with a focus on developments in Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District, Hollywood, Koreatown, Mid-Wilshire, and West Los Angeles. He has managed architects, engineers, traffic consultants, environmental scientists, and media relations professionals to facilitate and expedite entitlement approvals for entitling over 75 projects, including high-rise commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use developments; multi-acre commercial projects; small lot subdivisions; hotels; and private schools.

Jeremy holds a JD from Loyola Law School, and a BA from the University of California, Riverside. He is a board member and secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles. 

莊佩源

Chester Chong is the President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and has a history with the Chamber dating back to 1988, when he first joined as a Board member. Over the past 30 years, he has held positions with the Chamber as Board Member (1988-1990), Vice President (1990-2016), Secretary General (2016-2017), and President (2007-2017). He has had a long and successful career across a diverse set of industries, including roles as Chairman of American Magazines & Books Inc. and Chairman of Superspeed Transportation Group, where he is currently still involved. Chester is an exemplary citizen of the Los Angeles community and has served in capacities such as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol Captain of Mission Pilot Rescue Team, the American Angel Flight Mission Pilot and the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department as Reserve Commander. He was awarded the Outstanding Business Achievement Award by International Lions Club (1991), recognized as Honorary California Goodwill Ambassador by the California Secretary of State (1991) and received both the prestigious Meritorious Service Award and Exemplary Service Award presented by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (2005 and 2006). He has a diploma of International Cultural Exchange issued by Peking University, China, an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Human Letters issued by the University for Humanistic Studies, San Diego, and an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Business Administration, issued by Armstrong University, California.

Tom Eng was born at the former French Hospital in Los Angeles Chinatown, delivered by Dr. Julius Sue. He grew up in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles while helping in his family’s Chinese laundry and takeout restaurant.

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in civil engineering, Tom worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. In 1984, he volunteered at the LA Olympics as a marathon course marshal, which inspired his long involvement with the LA Chinatown Firecracker Run. He later served on the committee and became Race Director in 1991.

Tom has been active with numerous community organizations, including Friends of the Chinatown Library, the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, the Chinatown Public Safety Association, OCA, MANAA, the Chinese American Museum, and CACA, serving on several boards.

A longtime supporter of the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant, Tom has attended since 1984 and joined the chaperone team in 1991. He has photographed key court moments and traveled on twelve goodwill trips. After more than 40 years with Los Angeles County, Tom is now retired and continues managing family properties while staying active in the community.

黄慧穎

Vivian Huang is the Director of Human Resources for the Cherng Family Trust, the family office responsible for the finances, investments and charitable initiatives of the founders of Panda Express. She is currently responsible for developing and coaching leadership, partnering in people planning, executing staffing plans and providing training to leadership and associates. Vivian previously led talent acquisition at Bank of Hope and spent the past decade in the talent acquisition space, developing strategic sourcing and recruiting practices to recruit top talent for various financial services institutions. Vivian holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Riverside and earned her Professional Human Resources Certificate from The Society for Human Resources Management and Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate from Cornell University. She also sits on the board of the Korean American Coalition. 

Eric is an insurance professional and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience serving individuals, families, and small to mid-sized businesses throughout Southern California. As the leader of a modern, technology-driven insurance agency, he focuses on creating clear, accessible health and employee benefit solutions that truly support people—not just policies.

Community involvement is central to Eric’s work and values. He comes from a family with a long-standing legacy of involvement in the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, a tradition that shaped his belief in service, collaboration, and supporting local businesses. Today, he continues that legacy by actively engaging with community organizations, business leaders, and professional groups across the region.

Eric is known for his approachable, relationship-first style and his ability to simplify complex insurance topics into practical guidance clients can trust. His expertise spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and Medicare planning.

Driven by a passion for education, transparency, and community impact, Eric is committed to helping people make confident decisions while strengthening the local business community he proudly serves.

何美媚

Mamie Hong Weinberg is a lifelong resident of Chinatown who attended Castelar Elementary, Nightingale Junior High, and Belmont High School.  Like most Chinatown kids, she spent a great deal of time at the Alpine Recreation Center, where she learned many forms of dance; ballet, Chinese and Polynesian were her favorites. As a teenager, she founded the Blue Heaven Dancers, a Chinese Folk Dance group based in Chinatown, coordinating the performances, choreography and costume design. She was also a member of the Asian American Ballet Company, and was later invited to join the Hwa Yi Chinese Ethnic Dance Company. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Clothing and Textiles/Fashion Merchandising from the California State University Los Angeles and subsequently worked at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising for over 20 years. Mamie and her husband are proud parents of twin daughters, one of whom was the 2013 Little Queen.  

Mamie has been committed to volunteer work in Chinatown for decades having been a founding member of the Friends and Alumni of Castelar Elementary School (FACES), Chinatown Resident Representative and 4th Vice President of the Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council, and a Park Advisory Board member for Alpine Recreation Center.

Mamie’s father and his family owned and operated Hong Kong Low restaurant in Chinatown, home of the infamous punk rock club, the Hong Kong Cafe.  Among her father's many altruistic endeavors, he served as a President, as well as the parade chair, for the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mamie feels honored to continue with this legacy in serving the Chinatown community. 

吳雅婷

Christina has always been passionate about blending business with creative expression. Her diverse career spans Fortune 100 companies, the Hollywood entertainment industry, Silicon Valley startups, and educational institutions. She has worked at renowned organizations such as The Wall Street Journal, Lifetime Television, KUSC Public Radio, and more. With extensive experience in communications, sales, PR, and marketing, Christina brings a wealth of expertise to her work.

She is also highly skilled in event planning, having coordinated, led, and performed in over 400 events, including community banquets, conferences, fundraisers, receptions, dance performances, festivals, music concerts, fashion shows, and golf tournaments. These events have ranged from intimate gatherings of 20 to large-scale productions with up to 3,500 attendees.

A lifelong dancer, Christina began dancing at a young age, training in a variety of styles, including traditional Chinese dance, ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, heels, hip-hop, and K-pop. She has performed at prominent venues such as Disneyland, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Hollywood Bowl, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the Rose Parade.

After becoming a mother, Christina redirected her efforts toward educating Chinese culture and language. Having taught her children Mandarin for many years, she later began teaching others by using techniques such as storytelling, visual imagery, and introducing 'worldbuilding' concepts into her lessons.

Christina holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from the University of Southern California. A former Miss Los Angeles Chinatown - Queen, she also won Miss Photogenic.