Honored Guest/Mentor: Alan Thian

President, Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles National Policy Advisor, Taiwan

Leadership

• Veteran leader in civic and community affairs Decades of experience supporting public service initiatives

Community Service

• Leads Taiwan Center’s cultural and civic programs Strong supporter of Taiwanese American outreach

Public Role

• National Policy Advisor to Taiwan’s President Bridges U.S.–Taiwan dialogue and engagement

Dr. Anko Hsiao

Anti-Aging & Health Management Expert

Professional Experience

• Founder – Elegance Global Anti-Aging & Health Group
• U.S. Board-Certified in Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine
• Former Director – Worldlink Group (Shanghai)
• Advisor to celebrities across the U.S., Taiwan, and China
• Degrees from UC Berkeley, Loma Linda University, and Wuhan University

Expertise & Recognition

• Featured U.S. anti-aging expert on TV and radio
• Named in Cambridge Who’s Who – Top Doctors
• Multiple-time Best Physician Award winner (2011, 2017, 2019)

Dr. Cho-Han Victor Cheng

Family Medicine & Community Health Advocate

Professional Experience

• Family Medicine Physician, Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar (since 2008)
• Opened and served as Physician-in-Charge at expanded Diamond Bar facility
• MD – Indiana University School of Medicine (1995)

Expertise & Impact

• Known for preventive-focused, culturally responsive care
• Volunteer with Tzu Chi Free Clinic and global medical missions
• Mentor youth via KP Hippocrates Circle Program
• Regular medical contributor on Chinese-language media

Dr. Christopher Chung

Urogynecologist & Associate Clinical Professor

Professional / Education

• Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, City of Hope
• Specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive vaginal surgery
• M.D. with extensive surgical training in abdominal and pelvic procedures

Expertise & Impact

• Expert in minimally invasive pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence surgeries
• Treats complex gynecological cancers with precision and care
• Combines clinical excellence with academic mentorship at City of Hope

Dr. Kenneth L. Lu

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA Doheny Eye Institute

Medical & Innovation Leadership

• Cataract and refractive surgery specialist with 26+ years of experience
• Holds a patent on accommodative intraocular lens technology
• Founder of the Innovations & Entrepreneurship Conference at Doheny (2011)
• Chairs the institute’s Entrepreneurship Taskforce, managing IP and innovation strategy

Entrepreneur & Investor

• Angel investor with 10+ years of experience across tech, fintech, entertainment, and wellness sectors
• Speaker and advisor on ophthalmology, innovation, and entrepreneurship

Dr. Michael Liu

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Professional / Education

• Fellowship-trained, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
• Practices at MemorialCare Medical Group, Long Beach Medical Center
• Biochemistry degree – UC San Diego
• M.D. – George Washington University
• Completed residency/fellowship at UC San Diego

Expertise & Impact

• Performs advanced procedures like kyphoplasty, tumor ablation, DVT and fibroid embolization
• Active in clinical research (e.g., Penumbra BOLT trial, MOTION knee embolization study

Dr. Wei-Tzuoh Chen

Nephrologist & Community Mentor

Professional / Education

• Born in Taiwan; graduated Taipei Medical University
• Nephrology fellowship — Cleveland Clinic (1976–78)
• Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
• Over 40 years practicing in Central California, affiliated with Kaweah Health and Adventist Health

Expertise & Impact

• Inventor of a dialysis-enhancing technology
• Former faculty at Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine
• Renowned for mentoring health professionals
• Active in community care, serving rural populations and training future physicians

Judge Adam Chang

Law & Justice Professional

Professional Experience

• Judge, LA County Superior Court (Appointed 2020; Term through 2029)
• PhD – USC (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
• JD – Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
• Former Deputy District Attorney, LA County (2007–2014)
• Founding Partner, Kundani Chang Khinda Wilson LLP (2014–2020)

Passion & Impact

• Blends science and law in civil & criminal matters
• Brings both prosecutorial and private practice experience
• Known for applying rigor, fairness, and insight on the bench

Dr. Joanne C. Yu

Global Health Policy & Education Leader

Professional / Education

• Registered Pharmacist (Taiwan)
• PhD – USC | MS – University of Cincinnati
• Led U.S. hospital projects; researcher at Cornell
• Help to Launch Taiwan’s National Health Insurance
• Directed USC IPPAM for 25+ years

Expertise & Impact

• Health policy, leadership, AI in healthcare
• Mentored students from 40+ countries
• Co-founder of HIST
• Published in global health systems

Sammy Yu

Media & Civic Engagement Leader

Professional Experience

• 25+ years in bilingual media and broadcasting
• Long-time host at KAZN Radio Station
• Conducted hundreds of interviews with leaders and experts
• Specialist in business and community risk management

Passion & Impact

• Sammy uses media to amplify minority voices, foster civic engagement, and bridge communities through storytelling.

Emiliano Miranda

Media & Civic Engagement Leader

Professional Experience

• Director & Host, Soul Rebel Radio (KPFK 90.7 FM, LA)
• Amplifies voices in L.A.’s creative and activist circles
• Blends music, dialogue, and social justice

Passion & Impact

• Grew Soul Rebel Radio into a respected platform
• Uses radio as a tool for education, inspiration, and change

Ken Shen

Finance & Wealth Management

Professional Experience

• Business Development Executive, TransGlobal Holding
• 10+ years in banking, real estate, and mortgage financing
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, MLO, and Insurance Agent

Education

• Master’s Candidate, Wealth Management – Columbia University (2026)
• M.A. in Communication Management – USC Annenberg
• B.S. in Finance – USC Marshall School of Business

Carl Hsu

Business Leader &
MHG Charitable Foundation Contributor

Professional Experience / Education

• CEO, Sunlite Industrial Corporation – A leading Amazon brand for calculators and water sports fitness products in the U.S.
• M.S. in Materials Science, University of Southern California

Honors & Recognition

• 2023 Golden Ship Award
• 2023 Ten Outstanding Overseas Taiwanese

George Chou

Technology Leader & Strategic Innovator

Professional / Education

• Director, MHG Charitable Foundation
• Founder of two tech startups
• Former BU head of Taiwan public company, overseeing U.S.–Asia tech operations
• Holds a Master’s in Computer Science and an MBA

Expertise & Impact

• Specializes in AI, finance strategy, cloud architecture, and industrial IoT
• Led modernization of large-scale legacy systems
• At MHG, drives youth empowerment, social innovation, and global collaboration