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Fran Campbell spends three decades serving Colorado’s communities

asianave January 3, 2014 Fran Campbell spends three decades serving Colorado’s communities2014-03-11T14:55:57+00:00 January 2014

By Patricia Kaowthumrong | Asian Avenue magazine Fran Campbell didn’t decide to join the Filipino-American community, she was born into it. The Denver native has been a volunteer, advisor and leader in...

RISING STAR: C.J. de Dios expresses love for his Filipino roots

asianave November 5, 2013 RISING STAR: C.J. de Dios expresses love for his Filipino roots2013-11-05T03:17:34+00:00 November 2013

By Brenda Velasquez, Asian Avenue magazine Travel opens minds. For 21-year-old de Dios, one unforgettable visit to his family’s homeland in the summer of 2010 broadened his cultural identity...

Richard Thinh Huu Nguyen leads with humility at Colorado School of Mines

asianave September 7, 2013 Richard Thinh Huu Nguyen leads with humility at Colorado School of Mines2013-09-19T03:56:38+00:00 Rising Star

By Khanh Vu, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers When you walk into the room, you will not normally notice Richard Nguyen. He is humble and reflective. However, if you spend...

Susanna Park takes on the world at age 20

asianave August 3, 2013 Susanna Park takes on the world at age 202013-08-06T15:45:35+00:00 August 2013

By Patricia Kaowthumrong About Susanna Park School: University of Denver Hometown: Thornton, CO Involvements: Invisible Children, HELP International and New Life Mission Church Quote she lives by: “Keep doing...

Kimiko Side, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado Lifetime Achievement Award

asianave May 17, 2013 Kimiko Side, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado Lifetime Achievement Award2013-05-17T14:34:05+00:00 Features

By Patricia Kaowthumrong When asked what advice she had for younger generations, Lifetime Achievement Award winner 90-year-old Kimiko Side quoted John F. Kennedy. “President Kennedy said, ‘Don’t ask what...

Angela Cho, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado

asianave May 7, 2013 Angela Cho, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado2013-05-07T01:16:52+00:00 Features

By Patricia Kaowthumrong Although she has a long list of achievements, Angela Cho says one of her most valuable achievements is getting to know her community and becoming aware...

Jie “Jay” Zheng, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado

asianave May 1, 2013 Jie “Jay” Zheng, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado2013-05-09T18:43:07+00:00 Community

By Patricia Kaowthumrong When Jie “Jay” Zheng relocated to Colorado more than a decade ago to work at Broomfield-based StorageTek, he realized that local professionals, especially Asian Americans, could...

Joie Ha, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado

asianave May 1, 2013 Joie Ha, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado2014-02-27T18:20:11+00:00 Community

By: Patricia Kaowthumrong Whether she’s putting together a fundraiser for a local cause or connecting with the hip-hop community, 20-year-old Joie Ha is not afraid to step outside her...

Clarence Low, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado

asianave May 1, 2013 Clarence Low, 2013 Asian American Hero of Colorado2013-05-09T18:41:59+00:00 Community

By Patricia Kaowthumrong Clarence Low’s professional accomplishments are proof that passion and dedication are key ingredients to a successful business career. Low is the board chair for Colorado’s Asian...

Rising Star: Andrew Yeh, Youth Role Model

asianave March 7, 2013 Rising Star: Andrew Yeh, Youth Role Model2013-03-10T17:30:12+00:00 March 2013

Ethnicity: Chinese-American Hometown: Denver, Colorado Involvements: Colorado Asian Pacific Youth Association (CAPYA), Asian Student Alliance, Heritage Camp for Adoptive Families – Chinese Heritage Camps, OCA Quote Andrew lives by:...