Board of Directors
Mr. Sieu started his economic development career in the early 1990’s assisting business victims of the L.A. Civil Unrest. Later on, he ran a community lending organization which enjoyed a less than 2% default rate prior to the economic collapse of 2008-09. He successfully ran the Minority Business development centers in Riverside and Pasadena where the center was awarded several achievement awards by MBDA Headquarter within its 10-year history. Mr. Sieu has been active in building relations with ASEAN countries for the past several years and is active with the ASEAN Counsel Corp.
Previously, Ms. Sieu was the Marketing and Public Relations Director of the Minority Business Development Center in Riverside under the U.S. Department of Commerce. With the expertise of broadening MBDA Pasadena’s partnership networks, Ms. Sieu earned the reputation of being a great builder of cross-cultural partners. She has spent much of her time communicating with the involved minority community groups/subcontractors in different programs and focus on realizing the perspective goal of the program deliverables.
Production manager, Digital Color Corrector, Website Creator & photographer of Art Publishing Company. Art Judge for over 10 years for US Congresswoman Grace Napolitano of 32nd District Congressional Art Contest. 2010 ILF foundations National Advisor Film Advisory Board Officer The Jeffrey Foundation Board member.
Board of Members
“By Appointment of the US Secretary of Commerce”
Michael Chan is currently the Board Chair of Northeast Community FCU, a US Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution, serving unmet financial service and lending needs of Limited English Proficient and Low To Moderate Income disadvantaged populations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, Northeast Community has total assets of over $10 million and is expanding its in-language and culturally diverse financial services and lending to its targeted populations, particularly Limited English Proficient Asian populations.
Peter Kater is a prolific pianist and composer known for his scores for television, film, and theater, as well as for his own recordings of light jazz and instrumental new age music. He became widely established in the 1980s and ’90s, recording numerous albums for the Colorado-based Silver Wave label, several of which were acclaimed collaborations with Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai. He later created his own Virginia-based label and studio, Earth Sea, and found success in the 2000s with a string of Grammy-nominated albums like Red Moon (2003), Faces of the Sun (2007), and In a Dream (2009).
Mr. Kjenaas’ professional roots are in the theater. Following graduation from San Francisco State University he worked as a professional actor on the West Coast doing seasons as a lead actor at the California Shakespeare Festival and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Mr. Kjennas co-founded several theatre companies: Spectrum Theater in San Francisco, Artists Without Nets in Los Angeles and The Mountain Shakespeare Festival in Pine Mountain Club, CA.
As a singer, actress, and entertainer, Rebecca Holden’s appearances have amassed a fan club with members from around the globe.Her charitable work includes Toys for Tots, Feed the Children, Special Olympics, the Music in the Schools program, and Habitat for Humanity. She has served on the board for “Operation California”, participating in airlifts of medical aid to Ethiopia, as well as performing for “Live Aid,” and “Farm Aid” at Texas Stadium along with Willie Nelson.
Luana Cassano Walser is a passionate and driven leader in the entertainment industry, known for her extensive experience in organizing large-scale events. With a deep commitment to nurturing young talent, she has mentored and guided countless individuals pursuing careers in the arts. Fluent in German, Italian, English, and Swiss German, Luana excels at building relationships across diverse communities. She believes in the power of music as a universal art form and is dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams. Luana’s background includes over 13 years in the medical field, showcasing her problem-solving skills and dedication to youth empowerment.
Board Advisor
Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position.
