Paul Chen
Philanthropy Leadership Award
Paul Y. Chen is a practicing CPA and the managing partner at Chen & Fan Accountancy Corporation. Paul received his MBA from USC and his BS from UCLA. He has over 35 years experience specializing in financial audits, advisory, and income tax compliance for U.S. businesses and individuals.
In addition to his professional career, he has been an active volunteer in various community and nonprofit organizations. Currently, Paul holds the honor of being an appointed commissioner of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan. He is a visionary leader and is a sought after board member and officer of various organizations, including Genesis LA Economic Growth Corporation, STUF (Share, Trust, Unity, and Family) United Fund, Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund, Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LA, San Gabriel Taiwanese Lions Club, the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce. As President of the Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LA for the past 4 years, Paul spearheaded a capital campaign which has raised over $13 million dollars to date with the total project goal of $17 million dollars. It is hopeful that construction will start in the spring of 2025. Paul is committed to lending his expertise to serve organizations whose mission is close to his heart. He is grateful for the positive connections he has encountered throughout his career and is dedicated to sharing his experience with younger members of his affiliated associations in a mentor capacity.
Paul strives to balance work and family life. Though he is busy with his career and civic responsibilities, the role that brings him most joy is dad to a teenage daughter.
He is proud to be a longstanding supporter of APCF for the last 8 years and is grateful to be recognized by APCF for the Philanthropy Leadership Award.