APIAHF

For Immediate Release
August 18, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO - Ho L. Tran, M.D., Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) president and CEO, announced that she will end her term as chief executive in October after leading the organization with distinction for more than seven years.

For more than 20 years Dr. Tran has been leading innovative legislative, policy, and community initiatives with an outstanding ability to establish coalitions between the public, private, and community sectors. Under Dr. Tran's leadership APIAHF has partnered with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on a groundbreaking initiative, Health Through Action, to provide local communities with funding, training, and technical assistance to address health issues and strengthen a national network of advocates to create a broader Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) health movement.

"I want to thank you for your support over the years of my leadership at APIAHF and for your dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities," said Dr. Tran. "I leave knowing that my work here will be continued by a talented and committed team which will work with our communities to ensure that our health issues are addressed at the local, state and federal levels. And I look forward to continuing my advocacy and contributing to the AA and NHPI health movement."

Dr. Tran has been an invaluable advocate for policy changes and for the elimination of health disparities. During her tenure at APIAHF she helped to create the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Alliance and the National Council of API Physicians. She led the development of a national policy blueprint for AA and NHPI health and enhanced the organization's national presence and reach in Washington, D.C.

"There is no question that it will be difficult for us at APIAHF to see Dr. Tran leave. She has increased the visibility of our communities and has had a tremendous influence on the policies and practices of funders and policymakers," said Fatima Angeles, board chair of APIAHF. "At this time of hope and transition, we look back with pride at what Dr. Tran and APIAHF have accomplished. But more importantly we look forward to the role the APIAHF will play in further shaping, advancing, and delivering policies and programs that will improve the health of our communities."

Executive Transitions, a program of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, is conducting the search for a new president and CEO of APIAHF. The CEO will have an integral role in defining and implementing the organization's strategies and in continuing APIAHF's position as the premier policy and advocacy organization leading change related to AA and NHPI health issues. The CEO will direct the organization's fund development and guide staff and board members in fundraising efforts. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and directs APIAHF staff in developing and delivering programs and policy strategies that address the health needs of AA and NHPI communities.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (reference APIAHF CEO search in subject line) by September 11, 2009. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. The listing can be found at: www.apiahf.org/jobs.

APIAHF is a national health policy organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Our mission is to advocate for greater recognition, inclusion and engagement of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders on policies and programs that are critical to the health and well-being of our diverse and vibrant communities.

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