Introducing the Asian Giving Taskforce at Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is proud to introduce the newly formed Asian Giving Taskforce—a dedicated group of community leaders working together to inspire philanthropy and elevate healthcare for everyone. This dynamic team brings a wide range of experience and passion to help advance the hospital’s mission, while also encouraging meaningful dialogue around giving in Asian communities.

Join the Taskforce at our upcoming Charitable Giving Seminar to learn how you can make a lasting impact.

Meet the Members:

Tricia Wu

Tricia Wu is a Portfolio Manager at Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, where she manages investment portfolios for private clients. She has over a decade of experience in treasury, pensions, corporate finance, and risk management, bringing a well-rounded financial perspective to her work.

Tricia is passionate about community involvement and previously served as a Director of the CFA Society Vancouver and on the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Ball Committee. She has also mentored young professionals through SFU’s Beedie School of Business and UBC’s Young Women in Business.

She holds an MBA from UBC and a BBA from SFU. Tricia is a CFA® charterholder, CFP® professional, and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese.

Cecilia Shen
Cecilia Shen is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 15 years of experience in audit, financial reporting, tax, and financial services. She has advised corporations, not-for-profits, high-net-worth families, and business owners on accounting, tax, and financial planning.

She currently works at a major Canadian bank, delivering tailored wealth solutions focused on growth, risk management, tax efficiency, and legacy planning. Cecilia is also active in the Asian business community, building strong relationships and driving business development.

She serves as Treasurer of the Asian Giving Taskforce and enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time in Stanley Park with her husband and daughter.

Han Shu
Han Shu is the Chief Financial and Operating Officer at D3 Security, a Vancouver-based cybersecurity company. She brings strong leadership experience in finance and operations, and previously served as Treasurer for the Queen’s Park Hospital Foundation.

Han is an advocate for professional development and has been involved with the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC. She’s passionate about supporting healthcare and giving back to the community through her role on the Asian Giving Taskforce.

Outside of work, Han enjoys kickboxing and making her daughter laugh.

Helen Fong
Helen Fong is a certified mental health coach, hypnotherapist, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner. Through her company, Emotional Enlightenment Consulting, she helps clients release emotional stress and reconnect with their confidence and self-worth.

Helen became a competitive fitness athlete at 50, inspiring women in midlife to reclaim their strength and identity. Her personal journey fuels her passion for mental health, especially in Asian communities.

She joined the Asian Giving Taskforce to help reduce stigma and support access to mental health care at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Dr. Albert Chan
Dr. Albert Chan is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UBC and an interventional cardiologist at Royal Columbian Hospital. He completed his medical degree at the University of Toronto and further training at UBC, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School.

He serves as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at RCH and has helped lead cardiac care across Fraser Health. His specialties include transcatheter aortic valve replacement and complex coronary interventions.

Dr. Chan is proud to support the Asian Giving Taskforce and recognizes the critical role philanthropy plays in advancing patient care.

Linda Mah
Linda Mah is the founder of BiiG Financial Company Ltd. and has over 30 years of experience in insurance and financial services. She works with individuals and business owners to create customized financial plans focused on building and protecting wealth.

Linda is a proud member of the Million Dollar Round Table and has received numerous industry awards. Her work is grounded in the values passed down by her immigrant parents—perseverance, community, and compassion.

She supports several causes, including the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation and the BC SPCA. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors with her husband Jim and their dogs Remi and Scarlett.

Sponsored by: Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, Manning Elliott LLP