Theresa Pan Hosley, along with Director of Peace Corps Carolyn Hessler-Radelet, and WA Supreme Court Justice Steven González, will be recognized and be awarded the degree Doctor of Humane letters. <!–more–>
Pan Hosley has served the Tacoma community for more than 20 years. With a commitment to inclusiveness, Pan Hosley founded and continues to lead the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation, which developed the Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park on Schuster Parkway. Her volunteer efforts have earned her the Tacoma City of Destiny Award for Adult Leadership, among other accolades. Born and raised in Taiwan, Pan Hosley earned an undergraduate degree at Chinese Culture University, and later came to the United States, working as an executive in the international travel industry. She currently serves as board chair of Bates Community College. She currently owns Associate Travel in Chinatown. (end)