Deborah Ching has served as director of Chinatown Service Center since 1980. The center provides health care, job training and social services to immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Ms. Ching was named 1997 Woman of the Year for State Assembly District 45 and is also the recipient of a Eureka Fellowship. Prior to joining the staff of the Chinatown Service Center, Ms. Ching was employed with the International Institute of Los Angeles and Project HEAVY-West.

* Deborah Ching has since retired from her position and is now a consultant.