Gloria L

Experienced Nonprofit & Government Leader | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate | Social Impact & External Affairs Professional

Taiwan

About

I am an experienced professional with a background spanning state government, nonprofit leadership, and global finance, with a passion for driving social impact, equity, and access to opportunity. My work has focused on building programs and partnerships that elevate underrepresented communities, particularly within the Asian and Pan-Asian professional space, and on advancing diversity and inclusion at an institutional level. Key highlights of my career include: - Leading national executive networks and campaigns to increase board representation for Pan-Asians in leadership. - Launching the California State Treasurer’s first external affairs team to expand outreach, communication, and public engagement across millions of constituents. - Created and implemented a structured internship and mentorship initiative at the California State Board of Equalization and State Treasurer’s Office, serving high school and college students. The program focused on real-world project development, leadership skill-building, and higher education preparation. - Driving equity-focused initiatives including mentorship programs, financial literacy workshops, and diversity metrics tracking. - International experience in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing as a financial analyst, bringing a global lens to strategy and problem-solving. I am motivated by opportunities to connect communities, amplify voices, and build bridges across sectors to create meaningful change.

Experience

  • President at Association for the Advancement of Asians
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Associate Director - National at Ascend
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Director at California State Treasurer's Office
    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Director of External Affairs & Communication

  • Director at California State Board of Equalization
    Aug 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    District 2 - District Director

  • Data Analyst at Bloomberg
    Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

    APAC Global Data - Dividend forecast & Corporate Actions