After a decade in the private sector, Ben transitioned into the nonprofit world through various community-based organizations. His 30+ years of nonprofit experience includes direct service with children, youth, families, and communities, project and program management, and executive and board management.  Ben has previously served as Program Coordinator at Community Youth Center (formerly Chinatown Youth Center) and San Francisco Community Health Center (formerly Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center), Director of the Chinatown Beacon Center, Interim Executive Director at Wu Yee Children’s Services, and Gay Straight Alliance. He has also been appointed and has served on the Delinquency Prevention Commission and the Juvenile Justice Commission.

He is currently the Executive Director of Wah Mei, a 50 year old nonprofit institution dedicated to dual language learning opportunities for children and youth.  Ben possesses a Bachelors in Business and a Masters in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) and has an interest in education, child development, and juvenile justice.