About Us
In 2002, individuals and groups with vested interests in Asian American health planned and organized the first statewide Ohio Asian American Health Conference in Columbus, OH. Since then a conference has been held every two years: 2005 (Cleveland), 2007 (Dayton), and 2009 (Cincinnati).
The organization formalized in mid-2000 and received its 501c3 in 2008.
The Ohio Asian American Coalition is comprised of seven founding member agencies:
- Asian-American Community Service Council (Columbus)
- Asian American Community Services (Columbus)
- Asian American Council of Dayton
- Asian Community Alliance (Cincinnati)
- Asian Festival Corporation (Columbus)
- Asian Services In Action (Akron/Cleveland)
- Chinese Association of Greater Toledo
The membership also includes individuals from the research, academic, faith- and community- based organizations, and professional and students organizations.
The coalition is lead by an Executive Committee, with a representative from each of the founding organizations as well as individuals from the community. The 2008-09 Executive Officers are:
- Yung-Chen Lu, President
- Dorothy O’Brien, Vice President
- Tom Chung, Treasurer
Executive Director: Manju Sankarappa
