About Us

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Cleveland chapter is a membership-driven non-profit, organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in Northeast Ohio.  

The local chapter was founded in 1983 as the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Northeast Ohio chapter but merged with the Chinese Association of Greater Cleveland in 1995 to form the Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OCAGC).  In 2013, the organization became OCA Greater Cleveland – Asian Pacific American Advocates in a nationwide re-branding of the organization.  

Founded as the Organization of Chinese Americans (美華協會) in 1973, OCA has grown to be a robust national advocacy organization to advance the civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans and aspiring Americans.  In 2013, to reflect OCA’s initiative of diversity and inclusion re-branded as OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates.  

To fulfill its mission, OCA has established the following goals:
* to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity, and fair treatment;
* to promote civic participation, education, and leadership;
* to advance coalitions and community building, and to foster cultural heritage.

Headquarters in Washington, D.C., the OCA National Center has an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. In addition, OCA is able to build national support and work in a coalition with other national groups around issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans.

OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any foreign country but instead focuses on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans.

The OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter serves the continually growing Asian Pacific American community of Northeast Ohio and works to promote cultural heritage, active participation in civic and community affairs, securing justice, and equal treatment and equal opportunity for all Americans of Asian Pacific Islander descent.

“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans”

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 2022-2023 OCAGC Officers and Board of Trustees


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Titles Officers
President Lisa Wong
Treasurer Rohit Shastry
Secretary Vera Boggs
V. P. of Administration Wayne Wong
V. P. of Communications Johnny Wu
V. P. of Membership Steven Jung
V. P. of Education & Culture Jason Chao

Board of Trustees

Directors Directors
David Huang Steven Jung
Harold Hom Lisa Wong
Wayne Wong Johnny Wu
Vera Boggs Rohit Shastry
Jason Chao  

 


Congratulations and Thanks

(1990-2003) The Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OCAGC) recognizes individuals (up to 4) who have served the Chinese, Asian, and the larger communities in a leadership role for a significant time. The OCAGC is proud to present each year’s Distinguished Service Awards to

2003  Y. Ray Hing Le Nguyen    
2002 Barbara Hing Wai-Ching Wan Nancy Yuen  
2001   Leon Chang Steve Lee Huili Shi  
2000 Johnny K. Wu Xianli Jia    
1999  August Pust Shan Chan    
1998  Dr. Yachun Ku Chuck Chin    
1997 Ray C. S. Chan David Namkoong    
1996 Donna Hom Howard Chin    
1995 Lana Den Lisa Wong (Nee Fong) Stanley Eng  
1994 Simon Chen Howard Hope Dr. Wen-Tien Pen Margaret Wong
1993  Angela Chiu  Jenny Chin  Dr. George Wang  
1992  Charles Lee Frances Namkoong  Fong Wah Ying  
1991 Ray Don Alex H. Mark    
1990 Fong Wah Hing Wen Ko Anthony Yen