Fanny Lam

Fanny Lam brings 18 years of business expertise in finance and operations management, as well as nonprofit experience, to APA Family Support Services (APAFSS). In May 2022, she assumed the role of Executive Director of APAFSS. Since then, she has dedicated herself to advocacy work and has led and participated in several coalitions focused on promoting health in the community, particularly for the Asian Pacific Islanders Community. Fanny is devoted to serving underprivileged families and is capable of providing strategic and financial guidance to help achieve APAFSS's goals and mission. Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Fanny served on APAFSS's board of directors for six years. During that time, she has had the privilege of getting to know the organization, its dedicated staff, and the community APAFSS serves.

Fanny serves as the Co-Chair of the API Health Parity Coalition (APIHPC). This role allows her to collaborate with various stakeholders to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for the Asian Pacific Islanders community. In 2024, Fanny assumed the role of Co-Chair for the San Francisco Health Improvement Partnership (SFHIP), further expanding her impact in promoting equitable and language access to enhance community health for underprivileged children, youths, and families. She is a member of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office 2024 Asian American Community Advisory Board (SFDACAB) and the California Association of Food Banks Advisory Board (CAFB).

In addition to her work at APAFSS, Fanny serves on various nonprofit boards, including Board Treasurer of the City of San Francisco Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation and a Director on the Board of Pacific Environment. She has also held significant positions such as Past Chairperson and current member of the Planning Commission at the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County. Fanny's enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit have enabled the organizations she serves to grow smartly and sustainably.

Previously, Fanny served as the Director and Spokesperson of Yu Ming Group, a private equity firm with investments in publicly listed companies and commercial real estate in Hong Kong. Before joining APAFSS, Fanny was the Interim Finance and Operations Director at Pacific Environment, a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco focused on climate change. Fanny earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the Chinese University of
Hong Kong and her Bachelor of Law at the University of London.

Fanny's commitment to advocacy work and her dedication to promoting health and well-being in the community make her a valuable asset as the Executive Director of APAFSS. Her unwavering commitment to advocacy work has resulted in remarkable achievements. APAFSS's work under Fanny's guidance has expanded significantly, thanks to increased funding support. This growth has allowed APAFSS to provide comprehensive family support services addressing not only immediate needs but also long-term economic security. By offering a wide range of social services, APAFSS empowers under-resourced children, youth, and families to overcome challenges and achieve stability.