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OCA - Greater Seattle

2nd Place

OCA - Greater Tucson

3rd Place

OCA - Detroit

1st Place

OCA - Utah

2nd Place

OCA - Greater Seattle

3rd Place

OCA - New York

1st Place

OCA - Greater Seattle

2nd Place

OCA - New York

3rd Place

OCA - Greater Washington DC

1st Place

OCA - New York

2nd Place

OCA - Greater Seattle

3rd Place

OCA - Utah

1st Place

OCA - Colorado

2nd Place

OCA - Greater Cleveland

3rd Place

OCA - Greater Seattle

1st Place

OCA - Greater Tucson

Anna Lee & Chris Wang - OCA Greater Seattle

OCA Greater Houston - 24 Full Registration Attendees

OCA Greater Cleveland & OCA - Greater Houston

1st Place

OCA - Greater Seattle

2nd Place

OCA - Utah

3rd Place

OCA - Detroit & OCA - New York

June Jee: OCA - New York

June Jee has remained deeply committed to community service. In addition to her current role at OCA - New York where she previously served as chapter president, she also held National leadership positions with OCA National as National Vice President of Education and Culture and National Vice President of Chapter Development. Her passion for community empowerment has helped grow OCA - New York’s impact through civic education, anti-racism training, cultural programming, and youth development. Her commitment to civic engagement, inclusion, and mentorship shines through in everything she does. June’s warmth, vision, and tireless effort have been a cornerstone of OCA - New York’s success this year.

Terry Yaplee: OCA - Greater Seattle

Terry Yaplee continues tirelessly serving OCA - Greater Seattle and other Seattle-area non-profit communities. He volunteered as a driver for Keiro, an AANHPI community assisted living and nursing home, and a local chapter of Nisei veterans recruited him as a “commander” to serve AANHPI veterans and their families. His audio-equipment knowledge is praised by USPS, his willingness to drive others, and most importantly, his availability and dependability when supporting OCA - Greater Seattle, enables them to implement successful events. He is an unsung hero who, despite childhood hardships and the debilitating effects of the Vietnam War battlefield and Agent Orange, continues to honorably and diligently serve others.

Xuemo Lu: OCA - Detroit

Xuemo Lu is an 82-year-old retiree from China and embodies the true spirit of an unsung hero. After a distinguished career in the medical profession, she moved to the United States in 2008 to care for her grandson. Despite leaving behind a career she loved, she has channeled her passion and energy into supporting her community through countless hours of volunteer work with the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA), specifically through their healthy vegetable garden and aca senior care shuttle. her dedication and altruistic spirit inspired many within the community, leading to the campaign raising $16,000, which exceeded 60% of their fundraising goal. her contributions extend beyond her tangible efforts; she is a source of inspiration and motivation for all who meet her. Her selfless acts and unwavering commitment to helping others.