About Us
Learn about YAHPA's goals and motivation
Who Are We?
YAHPA (Young Asian Health Professionals Association), emerged in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. At that time, misinformation and limited access to services and care were major issues, particularly for seniors and unilingual Asian immigrants living in Quebec. A group of health professionals and students came together to help this community by creating coronavirus information guides, developing community resource lists and translating health measures announcements, all in Asian mother tongues such as Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese. Their goals were to optimize quality and access to care and to reduce inequalities caused by language barriers to the Asian community in Quebec.
Our Leadership Team
The YAHPA leadership team features talented professionals and students with a wide range of experiences in both private and public healthcare institutions.
Kimfay Hua
Co-founder, President, Physiotherapist
Vida Sieu
Vice-President, Occupational Therapist
Melissa Hua
Co-founder, Secretary, Medical Resident
Gillian Truong
Treasurer, Application Engineer
Belinda Jiao
Co-director of Marketing, Medical Resident
Alex Chung
Co-director of Marketing, Healthcare Student
Uyen Do
Director of Volunteer Relations, Research Officier
Caroline Trinh
Co-director of Community Outreach, Social Work Student
Robert Chen
Co-director of Community Outreach, Accountant
Brendon Pham
Co-founder, Member at large, Physiotherapist
Kaiyang Li
Member at large, Medical Resident
Yu Xin Hu
Co-founder, Member at large, Physiotherapist
Oliver Ying Zhan
Member at large, Medical Resident
Our Vision and Values
YAHPA's goal is to foster equitable healthcare access and wellbeing for Asian communities in Quebec through the dissemination of medical knowledge, promotion of holistic health practices, facilitation of healthcare access, celebration of diverse healthcare professions, encouragement of community initiatives among youth, and enhancement of communication skills among healthcare professionals.
To achieve this vision, we are guided by our core values
Volunteerism
We act for the good of society, dedicating our time and efforts to serve the Asian communities in Quebec.
Teamwork
We believe in the power of collaboration, working together to achieve our shared mission and goals.
Diversity
We embrace the rich diversity of Asian communities and healthcare professions, recognizing the unique strengths and perspectives they bring to our organization.
Inclusion
We strive to create an inclusive society where all members and Asian communities feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Equity
We acknowledge and address the disparities within our communities, ensuring that everyone has equitable access to healthcare resources and opportunities.
Innovation
We embrace innovation by leveraging technology and social media to find new and effective ways to fulfill our mission and reach our audience.
