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Florence Chang promoted to executive VP of MultiCare

October 15, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Florence Chang, one of our 2010 Asian American Pioneers in Healthcare, has been promoted to executive vice president of the not-for-profit MultiCare Health System, based in Tacoma.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Asian American Pioneers, California State University, Dearborn Advisors, Dominguez Hills, Florence Chang, Information Services, Senior Vice President, VP, Vol 31 No 42 | October 13 - October 19, technology

Giving back: the secret to the successes of Pioneers in Social Entrepreneurship

October 27, 2011 By Stacy Nguyen

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Today, pioneers don’t hate to don coonskin hats to blaze trails. In fact, they come in all sorts of garb.<!–more–> The Northwest Asian Weekly and its nonprofit foundation organize a yearly event, called Asian American Pioneers, which honors local Asian American and Pacific Islander Pioneers who have made a […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2011, Albert Shen, Asian American Internet, Asian American Pioneers, Asiana Airline, Bert Golla, Bill Bryant, Compass Communications, Dan Ko, Duc Tran, Filipino, Honoree John Kwak, Honoree Sid Ko, Honoree Son Michael Pham, Honorees Albert Shen, Honorees Kelly Ogilvie, Japanese American, Jill Wakefield, John Kwak, Josie Golla, KWB, Kelly Ogilvie, Kenichi Uchikura, Kenny Lee, Kids Without Borders, Korean American, Marcie Maxwell, North Seattle, Pacific Islanders, Pacific Software Publishing Inc, Paull Shin, Seattle Community Colleges Chancellor Jill Wakefield, Seattle Keiro, Seattle Washington State Korean Association, Sheila Burrus, Shen Consulting, Sid Ko, Son Michael Pham, State Farm Insurance Agency, United States, Viet Wah Group, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, Yale Wong, gary locke

John Kwak: A not-yet-ready-to-retire business owner and Korean community leader

August 25, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

John Kwak is one of NWAW’s Pioneer in Social Entrepreneurship.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Asian American Pioneers, China Harbor Restaurant, Chinese, Doni Kwak, Emergency Fund, John Kwak, Korea University, Korean American Association, Korean Americans, North Korea, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pioneer Awards, Seattle Public School, Seoul Olympic Committee, South Korea

Blog: How long did Wise’s honeymoon last?

October 7, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I only had a one-day honeymoon,” said Phyllis Wise, interim president of the University of Washington. Wise has actually had a few great days.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2010, Asian American Pioneers, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Phyllis Wise, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle Times, Southern California, UW, Vol 29 No 41 | October 9 - October 15

Anthony Chen brings a doctor’s care and sensitivity to health department

September 30, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Regardless of how good of a doctor you are, a lot of other elements are involved in patient care,” said Dr. Anthony Chen.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Health Tagged With: 2010, Anthony Chen, Asian American Pioneers, Asian Pacific Islanders, Fort Lewis, Governor Gary Locke, Holly Park, ICHS, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Pierce County, Public Health, Sarah Yee, Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle Times, Swedish Hospital, Vol 29 No 40 | October 2 - October 8, culture

Asian American Pioneers in Music

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This year’s gala takes place Oct. 16 and will honor musicians who have inspired their students and brought their craft to the masses. This special issue of Northwest Asian Weekly tells their stories, from their influences to how their talents developed to their greatest triumphs.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American Pioneers, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16

A technological whiz: Sharad Gadre

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sharad Gadre
Sharad Gadre

In 1200 AD, Indian classical music started to formalize into a school of culture. In the 21st century, Sharad Gadre has been taking it one step ahead: into the cyber world.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American Pioneers, Chinese, England, Imperial College, Korean, Meet Gadre, NWAWF, Nagesh Khalika, Puget Sound, Sarah Yee, Seattle, Sharad Gadre, South Asian, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, culture, technology

The creator of a legacy: Angelo Pizarro

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Angelo Pizarro (Photo by Kevin Fry)
Angelo Pizarro (Photo by Kevin Fry)

Whenever he strikes the first note or chord on the acoustic guitar, Angelo Pizarro hopes it creates a “nice tone” for his audiences to enjoy. And once he starts playing, his passion for what he calls “a mixture of what I like” — an improvisational blend of traditional Filipino–Spanish music with jazz and pop — is made very clear after he performs for several hours without taking any breaks.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Angelo Pizarro, Asian American Pioneers, Black Magic Woman, Filipino Spanish, Guitar Center, Ilocos Sur, Manuel Carrillo, Meet Pizarro, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Northwest District, Santa Maria, Seattle, Sharples Junior High School, United States, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Wallingford Station

Pianist and tuner Yuri Melekh help 88 keys sound their best

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

While there are only 88 keys on a piano, its rich sounds can conjure up an infinite number of emotions within a listener. Although many Asian/Pacific Islander (API) parents dream that their child would become a classical prodigy, that notion seldom comes into fruition aside from a recital or three.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American Pioneers, Lang Lang, Lithuania, New York, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest, Ryan Pangilinan, Sherman Clay, Soviet Union, United States, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Yuri Melekh

Young Hee Kim & Kyung-Ah Oh: Pioneers in Music

September 17, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For 30 years, the Korean Music Association has been offering free concerts in Seattle. Two of its founding members, sopranos Young Hee Kim and Kyung-Ah Oh, are still singing and taking part in community events.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American Pioneers, Korean Music Association, Seattle, Vol 28 No 39 | September 19 - September 25, Young Hee Kim

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