Board Members
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Christopher Chen is a talent and organizational strategy consultant. He holds a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University, M.S. from the University of Southern California, and has worked with firms such as the Boston Consulting Group and Accenture. Chris is passionate about traveling, learning about other cultures, and discovering new foods.
President
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Harvey is a research analyst at an investment firm based in Los Angeles. He is passionate about community engagement, especially as it relates to mentorship and advocating for underrepresented members of the community. He is proud to be a part of APEX’s philanthropic activities.
Director of Finance
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Zheng “Nathan” Nie is an up-and-coming filmmaker and a film programmer. In 2017, upon graduating from the UCLA MFA Directing program, he won the UCLA Directors Spotlight award with his thesis film, which was screened at the DGA theater. In 2018, his film, House of the Lonesome Human Beings, won Best Screenplay at Dam Short Film Festival. The Way Home, a short film he wrote, was selected by top festivals like Shanghai International Film Festival and Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Submerged, a short film he wrote and directed, currently has more than one-million views on Youtube. He's currently an Associate Programmer of Santa Fe International Film Festival.
Director of Marketing
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WenChun Cheng is a multifaceted talent in the world of filmmaking, serving as a filmmaker, producer, and director. With a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in film and television, Cheng has made significant contributions to a plethora of award-winning films, commercials, and shorts. Her remarkable work has graced the screens of prominent networks such as NBC, Disney, and Hulu, among others. As a dedicated entertainment professional based in the United States, she steadfastly holds the belief that storytelling transcends the mere recounting of events. For Cheng, a film serves as the gateway to an uncharted realm, offering an unparalleled experience, with the narrative merely marking the commencement of an enchanting journey into the world of fantasy.
Chair of Programs
Chair of Professional Development
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Sophie Changhui Shi obtained her BA in English from Hong Kong Polytechnic University before venturing into the field of Certified Public Accounting at Deloitte. However, her true passion for storytelling propelled her to Los Angeles. Standing out as the one and only Chinese woman admitted into UCLA's esteemed MFA Producers Program in the 2010s, Sophie completed her studies in 2021 and subsequently joined HBO and Janet Yang's production company. Sophie now leads acquisition at EST N8. Her contributions encompass notable projects like GOOD GIRLS S2 (NBC), STAIRCASE (HBOMax), WE OWN THE CITY (HBO), and an eagerly anticipated Bruce Lee biopic directed by Ang Lee.
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Summer Xinlei Yang is a film, TV, and commercial producer fluent in both English and Chinese. Her films have received numerous awards and premiered at film festivals, including three top "A" category international film festivals, over 30 Academy Award-Qualifying festivals, and more than 200 others. She has worked for Amazon Studios' series Bosch, Disney+'s series American Born Chinese, and Blumhouse Productions' feature development department. Her commercials have earned over 10 American Advertising Awards and Telly Awards. She is an alumna of UCLA and the American Film Institute, holding an MFA in producing as the recipient of the prestigious Alfred Sloan Scholarship. Currently, she is developing a narrative feature selected by the Tribeca International Film Festival. Additionally, she produced many feature and series projects, including "Brainwashed," sponsored by Abigail Disney and Tim Disney, a documentary series titled "NCT 127: The Lost Boys," produced and released on Disney+, and a multi-national narrative feature, Jacob The Baker, co-produced with Pulitzer Award Nominee Noah benShae and Oscar-winning production company, Indian Paintbrush.
Chair of Member Relations
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Hai Yen is a partnership professional with over seven years of experience at venture-backed tech startups and digital consultancy. Outside of work, she's a foodie and a yogi. In short, she exercises to eat. Hai Yen also enjoys volunteering and meeting new people at local nonprofit organizations. Her role as the Chair of Social Media at APEX allows her to combine her interest in content creation and her passion for serving the community. It’s a win-win.
Chair of Social Media
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James serves as Vice President & Senior Consultant with a national self funded health plan. James has worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years and is passionate about finding creative solutions for his clients.
James was born and raised in Southern California and very excited to serve as APEX's chair of membership. James has many exciting ideas to come so stay tuned!
Chair of Member Relations
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Lu is a software developer with experience spanning in the digital publishing, banking, and creative advertising industries. She holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon University.
Chair of IT