About the Event
We are thrilled to announce the CMP's 2024 Gala: AccomplisHERS - Honoring Women’s Career Achievements! The event aims to celebrate Women in the Workplace, acknowledging their fresh perspectives and creative energy that enrich our professional community, as well as to recognize their contributions as impactful citizens in society.
CMP's annual gala is a gathering that typically attracts 300-plus attendees, including corporate executives, community-minded professionals, local business representatives, philanthropic individuals, and community leaders who share our mission of empowering immigrant and low-income New Yorkers to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Meet Our Honorees
Mrs. Amy Mak Chan
Mrs. Amy Mak Chan is the President of the Fook Funeral Group. She has more than thirty years of experiences in funeral service. Her high standards and attention to details continue to inspire those around her to provide the best and personalized service that is tailored to each family. Mrs. Chan runs her business with great success, but with a woman’s compassion. In 1997, Mrs. Chan established the Celestial Love Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that works to help those who do not have any direct family members or means to fulfill their final journey in this world.
Isabel Ching, LMSW
Isabel Ching is Executive Director of Hamilton-Madison House, a nonprofit settlement house established in 1898 to provide a safe home for New Yorkers citywide to thrive. Isabel has been with HMH for 27 years, providing both direct services and executive-level leadership to the organization. Isabel is the first Asian American woman to head up a New York City settlement house, and is the only Asian American Executive Director in the 126 years of history of Hamilton-Madison House.
Amy Ho, CPWA, CFP
Amy Ho is Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Group, Business Operations & Control Executive at Bank of America. She oversees the ongoing execution and development of effective risk governance across the CAO organization. Amy is active in corporate employee resource groups. She is Enterprise Co-Chair of the Parents & Caregivers Network, and legacy mentor for Women’s Exchange as well as the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business program. Amy gives back to the place where she spent her formative years. She is on the Board of Managers and Chairs its Board Development Committee for the YMCA of Greater New York, Chinatown Branch.
Baayork Lee
Baayork Lee is a pioneer for Asian American women in theatre arts. Born in New York’s Chinatown, she made her Broadway debut in the King and I at the age of 5. In 1975, Baayork participated in the workshops from which A Chorus Line was developed. Along with the cast, she won the 1976 Theatre World Award for Ensemble Performance for the show. Baayork performed in and choreographed many shows throughout her career. She founded the non-profit NAAP (the National Asian Artists Project) to showcase the work of Asian-American theatre artists.
Melody (Qinqing) Gu
Melody Gu is a Finance Manager at WPP, a world leader in communications, experience, commerce, and technology. She started her journey as an immigrant in late 2007. Facing the challenges of learning a new language, adjusting to new culture and customs, and deciding what to do with her future, she enrolled in a full-time, 13-week program at CMP, where she learned English, computers, cultural immersion, and career/college preparation. With CMP’s encouragement and assistance, she pursued a college education and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Queens College. Melody joined the world’s largest media investment company GroupM, a WPP company, in 2014, and now manages the Finance Department at the WPP company Midas Exchange, supervising and mentoring a team of 20-plus people.
Time & Location
Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Terrace on the Park
(52-11 111th St, Queens, NY 11368)
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For further information about the 2024 Gala, please feel free to contact us at honglee@cmpny.org or shirleyzou@cmpny.org.
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