GAACC COMMITTEES
Each GAACC committee is chaired by a GAACC Board member. Service commitment is for one calendar year. Serving in any of these capacities is a pathway to serving on the Board.
Committees, their composition and areas of responsibilities are listed below. Information and updates will be added as committees and programs develop and improve services.
If you are interested in serving on a committee in 2023, please complete this online application.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Development Committee leads the chamber in securing funding and promoting financial growth. The committee works with our existing partners and develops mechanisms to acquire new corporate partnerships for major events like the Ovation Gala and Texas Asian Economic Summit.
Yuen Yung
Development Committee Chair
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee reviews the membership structure and develops/executes member programs. Within the Membership Committee are subcommittees, each led by a Captain. Each Captain is tasked with designing solutions and events that serve our members.
You can find more information about each subcommittee below. If you are interested in volunteering in one of the Membership Subcommittees, please complete the Membership Committee Application.
Naoko Cole
Committee Membership Chair
MEMBERSHIP SUBCOMMITTEES & CAPTAINS
Membership Growth Subcommittee
The Membership Growth Subcommittee focuses on membership development at all levels by conceptualizing and creating creating initiatives and engagement to drive membership growth and improve benefits for all Chamber members, partners, sponsors and our larger communities. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please complete this application.
Wan J. Kim
Membership Growth Captain
Women's Club Subcommittee
The Women’s Club program brings together a dynamic group of women entrepreneurs and executives who grow and learn from each other. The Club meets every other month to eat amazing food from one of our community restaurants, enjoy a presentation that is inspiring, educational, and fun, and network to strengthen relationships and business. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please complete this application.
Aileen Yu
Women’s Club Captain
Facebook Community Group Subcommittee
The Facebook Community Group Subcommittee focuses on engaging with GAACC members through our “GAACC Asian Chamber Community” Facebook group. This group provides a platform for business owners, young professionals, and members to engage, share information, and connect. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please complete this application.
Janet Choi
Facebook Community Group Captain
Small Business Development Subcommittee
Michelle Sledz
Small Business Development Captain
Membership Events Subcommittee
The Membership Events Subcommittee hosts member-focused events such as member mixers, networking parties, and luncheons to connect our members and the Central Texas Asian business community together and provide in-person opportunities to network, have fun, and learn from one another while enjoying the warm environment of a member business or partner. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please complete this application.
Kimberly Chung
Membership Events Captain
Conversations Series Subcommittee
The Conversations Series Subcommittee leads this brand new GAACC initiative offering expertise and insight which can only come from experience. The GAACC Conversations series features inspirational interviews with AAPI entrepreneurs, business leaders, and civic figures. These interactions happen during intimate, live events and also on our forthcoming “Conversations With Patty V.” podcast. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please complete this application.
Min Choe
Conversations Series Captain
finance COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee advises GAACC with financial matters. (Participation on the Finance Committee is open to Board of Directors members only.)
Shanaz Hemmati
Finance Committee Chair
ovation planning COMMITTEE
This committee plans our annual awards fundraiser, Ovation. This gala event includes recognizing leaders in our community, a re-cap of GAACC programs, events, and impact. This event is often referred to as “the BEST party in town!”
Steve Ma
Ovation Committee Co-Chair
Vivienne Ngo
Ovation Committee Co-Chair
golf planning COMMITTEE
Minh Tran
Golf Committee Chair
nominating & governance COMMITTEE
This committee identifies and recommends candidates to serve as nominees for election to the Board. This Committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors a set of corporate governance principles and assist the Board in assessing the Board’s performance of its duties and responsibilities. (Participation on the Nomination & Governance Committee is open to Board of Directors members only.)
Sharad Mudhol
N&G Committee Chair
advocacy COMMITTEE
This committee reviews and recommends advocacy initiatives and policies. GAACC advocates for our members, Asian Pacific American (APA) businesses in Central Texas, and the APA community both locally, statewide, and nationally.
Rashed Islam
Advocacy Committee Chair