As the chair of the CEOs Against Cancer Los Angeles Chapter (CEOs L.A.), Chang Liu has shown exceptional leadership in driving forward American Cancer Society’s (ACS) mission. He is a true connector – actively opening doors, forging valuable relationships, and recruiting key individuals to join the cause.
As the president and chief executive officer of Cathay Bank, Liu brokered a three- year, $100,000 multi-year partnership with ACS, which has funded several key initiatives. This partnership has supported ACS’ Lung Cancer Screening and Colorectal Cancer Screening Projects, as well as a cancer education series specifically targeting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in Los Ange-les. These projects address the unique barriers faced by these communities, such as cultur-al stigma, language differences and lack of accessibility to screening resources. Additionally, Liu has enlisted Cathay Bank’s senior vice president of Human Resourc-es, Lori Burquez, to actively contribute to the CEOs Against Cancer LA chapter’s HR leaders group. Through their collective efforts, they have helped facilitate discussions and initiatives focused on encouraging cancer screenings within the workplace. Moreover, Liu has consistently lent his time and voice to ACS, hosting virtual and in-person events where he speaks passionately about the importance of volunteering, leadership and community engagement. He motivates others to take action and advocates for a cancer-free future for everyone, emphasizing the importance of education, nutrition and cultural sensitivity in cancer prevention efforts.
