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Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum’s new CEO wants to expand
By Soo Ji Min
Special to AsianWeek
When Dr. Ho Luong Tran first settled in San Francisco’s Bay Area in 1979, she had surrendered all her possessions, risked her life and renounced her home country of Vietnam. She will return in October — 23 years later and no longer seeking refuge — to assume leadership of the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF). As the new president and chief executive officer, Tran, 55, seeks to increase the visibility and credibility of the San Francisco-based national advocacy organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American communities.
“I feel that the forum has to be known by more people, not just the pan-Asian and Pacific Islander but the general population,” said Tran. “I want to show the importance of the organization.”
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