




ABOUT USPAACC WESTERN REGION
WE REPRESENT ALL DIMENSIONS OF ASIAN PACIFIC ISLAND HERITAGE-OWNED BUSINESSES
Our members’ heritage includes, but is not limited to, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Korea, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, Mongolia and Indonesia. We welcome all people who believe in the power of diversity and inclusion for mutually beneficial economic gains.

Our Board

Roger Cheng
Corporate Board Member
Roger Cheng recently joined AT&T as a Sr. Supplier Diversity Sourcing Manager. Prior to AT&T, Roger spent the previous 14+ years with M/WBEs in the technology space leading business development through Supplier Diversity

Maitjian Welke
President
Maitjian Welke came to US to attend college with a student visa in the 80s from
Indonesia. She received her degree in Computer Science from University of Texas in
Austin, and she was the first from her family to go to college. Maitjian Welke .

Sandhya Mukkamala
Chapter Co-President
Sandhya Mukkamala is a Partner and Co-Founder at ASTUTE and an accomplished CPA in the State of California specializes on R&D tax incentives, technical accounting & forensic audits. She has more than 15 years of experience in these specialties working in complex Merger & Acquisition for private and public accounting sectors.

Deepti KaPUR
Chapter Co-President
Deepti Kapur is an entrepreneur, angel investor and a champion for women. In addition to her day job serving as the Vice President of Major Market Broadcasting, an independent media group that owns television stations and networks airing to 70 million people in more than 20 markets around the United States.

Ansie Ting
Secretary
Ansie, with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking and a strong background in SBA products, currently works at JP Morgan Chase and is driven by her lifelong connection with business leaders, inspired by her upbringing in Hong Kong and San Francisco.

Huy Ly
Treasurer
Huy Ly is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of
experience spearheading innovation and delivering impactful solutions. From his early
days tinkering with computers and building websites, he has consistently demonstrated a
deep understanding of technology’s transformative power.

Ankit Shah
Finance & Fundraising
Ankit Shah currently serves as the Cofounder and CEO of InterSources Inc , a full-
service provider of Information Technology that offers a complete portfolio of solutions
encompassing hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, network
infrastructure, modern workplace solutions, managed and professional services. He has
served in multiple positions

A proven professional with ability to work and create trust with diversified experience in Marketing, Operations, Business Development, and HR. Excellent leadership qualities, significant project management skills, conscientious communication and administration skills.Passionate and Jump starts initiatives, pursues opportunities and sets the pace for the organization. Demonstrates persistence, overcomes obstacles, and strives to improve

Denise Ang
Program and Event Lead
Denise Ang is the CEO and Founder of Denise Ang Coaching and Consulting and a certified
Executive Coach specializing in empowering Asian women to break through the bamboo ceiling
and ascend to leadership roles.

Howard Ho
Corporate Board Member
Howard Ho is a Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank. His career began over 20 years ago allowing him to take on many senior leader roles all across the San Francisco Bay Area including the Peninsula, South Bay, and Greater East Bay regions.

Susan Au Allen
USPAACC National
As CEO of US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce EF, Susan Au Allen leads initiatives to support small businesses affected by COVID-19, advocates for equitable broadband access, and collaborates with diverse chambers to train leaders, drawing on her extensive advisory and leadership roles across various organizations and receiving numerous awards for her influence and advocacy.

Howard Ho
Corporate Board Member
Howard Ho is a Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank. His career began over 20 years ago allowing him to take on many senior leader roles all across the San Francisco Bay Area including the Peninsula, South Bay, and Greater East Bay regions.

Pamela Banjeree
Board Member
Pamela Banerjee, a seasoned Contingent Workforce Professional with 16 years of experience, expertly crafts solutions for Fortune 50 companies, guiding program design with her diverse background in computer science, program management, and strategy, while also contributing to diversity and inclusion as a coach and earning recognition in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s ’40 under 40′.

Howard Ho
Board Member
Howard Ho is a Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank. His career began over 20 years ago allowing him to take on many senior leader roles all across the San Francisco Bay Area including the Peninsula, South Bay, and Greater East Bay regions.

Roger Cheng
Board Member
Roger Cheng recently joined AT&T as a Sr. Supplier Diversity Sourcing Manager. Prior to AT&T, Roger spent the previous 14+ years with M/WBEs in the technology space leading business development through Supplier Diversity
Advisory Board Members

Porter Wong
Advisory Board
Porter Wong is Executive In Residence of Plug and Play, Mentor of Cleantech Open, the U.S. National Laboratory Entrepreneurship Academy, and the UC Entrepreneurship Academy. Porter served as Chairman of IEEE Computer Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter. He held senior management positions with a few successful startups

Fiona Ma
Advisory Board
Fiona Ma, California’s 34th State Treasurer and the first woman of color and CPA in this role, manages the state’s banking transactions and investment portfolio, overseeing over $200 billion in assets and serving as agent for state bonds and trustee of state indebtedness.

Doris Yeh
Advisory Board
Doris Yeh is the CEO and Founder of Mirapath. In her role, Doris drives strategy for the company using Mirapath’s four core values: relationships matter, commitment to excellence, results driven, and strive for innovation and excellence – while having fun and enjoying the journey together.

Carolyn Joshua
Advisory Board
Carolyn Joshua is an entrepreneur, global advisor, venture capitalist, and a passionate advocate for a diverse and inclusive workplace. Carolyn is the President and CEO of Trilyon, Inc., an innovative content management and documentation services company. Carolyn is a GP in the Early Equity Capital fund and an LP in the How Women Invest fund.

Susan Au Allen
USPAACC National
As CEO of US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce EF, Susan Au Allen leads initiatives to support small businesses affected by COVID-19, advocates for equitable broadband access, and collaborates with diverse chambers to train leaders, drawing on her extensive advisory and leadership roles across various organizations and receiving numerous awards for her influence and advocacy.

Denise Ang
Program and Event Lead
Denise Ang is the CEO and Founder of Denise Ang Coaching and Consulting and a certified
Executive Coach specializing in empowering Asian women to break through the bamboo ceiling
and ascend to leadership roles.

Ankit Shah
Finance & Fundraising
Ankit Shah currently serves as the Cofounder and CEO of InterSources Inc , a full-
service provider of Information Technology that offers a complete portfolio of solutions
encompassing hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, network
infrastructure, modern workplace solutions, managed and professional services. He has
served in multiple positions

A proven professional with ability to work and create trust with diversified experience in Marketing, Operations, Business Development, and HR. Excellent leadership qualities, significant project management skills, conscientious communication and administration skills.Passionate and Jump starts initiatives, pursues opportunities and sets the pace for the organization. Demonstrates persistence, overcomes obstacles, and strives to improve

Denise Ang is the CEO and Founder of Denise Ang Coaching and Consulting and a certified Executive Coach specializing in empowering Asian women to break through the bamboo ceiling and ascend to leadership roles.

Timothy O. McLaughlin
Chairman
Tim is responsible for developing, maintaining and administering San Jose Water’s (SJW) Utility
Supplier Diversity Program (USDP) and supports San Jose Water Group (SJW Group) Supplier
Diversity Programs in Connecticut, Maine and Texas.

Doris Yeh
Advisory Board
Doris Yeh is the CEO and Founder of Mirapath. In her role, Doris drives strategy for the company using Mirapath’s four core values: relationships matter, commitment to excellence, results driven, and strive for innovation and excellence – while having fun and enjoying the journey together.