EXECUTIVE BOARD
Susie Y. Wong
President & CEO
Asians in Energy founder, president and CEO Susie Y. Wong leads the national nonprofit organization to educate and outreach to Asian Pacific Islanders (API) on energy issues, policies and trends. She currently is a government affairs and public policy consultant advising state legislators, local elected officials, c-suite executives, and nonprofits on regulatory, permitting, licensing, and financing solutions. Earlier, as a former appointee for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration at the California Environmental Protection Agency, Wong was responsible for special projects and external messaging to implement AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, requiring California to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across communities and industry sectors. She also served as lead on API outreach for the governor’s office in Northern California. Wong formerly was deputy director of external affairs for the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and deputy director of communications at the California Department of Corporations.
Her long-standing commitment to delivering positive impact to communities includes her volunteer work as member of Solar Power International and Energy Storage International Education Committee on managing growth, advisory board of Alliance for Climate Resistant California, member of FBI-sponsored Infragard’s energy sector, advisory board and past president of the Asian Pacific State Employees’ Association Foundation, founder and co-chair of the Sacramento Regional Coalition for Tolerance, and former member of the board of Asian American Journalists Association in Sacramento.
Earlier in her career, Wong was a TV, radio and print reporter.
Alexander C. Kim
Vice President
As Honorary Ambassador appointed by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Energy, Kim connects American businesses to trade with the Korean industry. As founder and principal of Three Kings Public Affairs, a government, business & community affairs consulting
company, Kim helps clients in healthcare services and land development with accessing government and providing outreach to community leaders in the Southern California region. He also is co-principal of Windfall Strategics LLC specializing in business/marketing consulting for domestic & international businesses.
He has over 20 years of experience in government affairs serving as Central Area Director for City of
Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn, Deputy Director to State of California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Senior Adviser to City of L.A. Councilmember David Ryu, Public Affairs/Community
Manager of SoCalGas (a Sempra Energy utility), and District Director to California Assemblymember
Cottie Petrie-Norris.
Alexander has served on several State of California commissions to represent the public (Board of
Optometry Board, Board of Naturopathic Medicine Committee, & Board of Behavioral Sciences). He
currently serves on the government committees for the Orange County District Attorney Todd
Spitzer’s Korean American Advisory Board, and the Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA)
Diverse Community Leaders Committee.
Alexander graduated with an MBA from Pepperdine University and is a frequent guest lecturer on
government/public affairs. He is a Network of Korean Americans (NetKAL) Fellow at the University of
Southern California (USC) School of Social Work and obtained a B.S. in Biology/Minor in Political
Science at U.C. Irvine, where he co-founded the University of California at Irvine (UCI) Korean
American Alumni Chapter as its first president and remains active as an alumni in the Anteater
community.
Joy Loo Kim
Secretary
As an educator and career college advisor, Joy Loo Kim previously was committed to creating an effective and rigorous educational curriculum in innovative pilot high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, including East LA Renaissance Academy at Torres High School, Boyle Heights STEM Magnet High School, and Roosevelt High School. Kim created a college and career Smarter Balanced readiness curriculum, improving the proficiency rate from 4% to 21%. Kim directed such programs as AP Readiness, VEX Robotics competition, and Girls Build, in addition to serving as an advisor to the USC Engineering Week Summer Program, STEM Summer Bridge Program and co-coach of the Academic Decathlon.
She has founded Infinit-Ed, an educational consulting company to support educators and administrators in classroom pedagogy and accreditation compliance. She coaches teachers, support staff, and students on embodying a productive mindset and understanding cultural proficiency. In 2022, she received her Preliminary Administrative Credential.
In the community, Kim serves as a volunteer for the Asian Business Association of Orange County, Leadership Associated Student Board Advisor, Girls Build Coordinator and Web Designer, and others. She has her master’s degree in education with a focus on Computer Education and Technology Leadership, in addition to a credential in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Ethnic Studies from University of California, Berkeley.
BOARD MEMBERS
Henry Chang
Henry Chang is Co-founder of HUMANBULB and a seasoned business, technology, and nonprofit leader with more than 35 years of experience in business development, sales management, technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing. His career has focused on driving innovation, building high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding organizations into new markets.
Henry brings a strong passion for STEM education, technology innovation, and the advancement of renewable and sustainable energy solutions. Through his professional and nonprofit leadership, he has worked to connect technology, business, education, and community engagement to create opportunities and address emerging challenges. As Co-founder of HUMANBULB, he is focused on developing programs that expand access to STEM, technology, workforce development, and educational opportunities, particularly for young people and underserved communities.
Since 2011, Henry has also held executive nonprofit leadership roles focused on civic engagement, organizational development, and community impact. Most recently, he served as National Executive Director of a national nonprofit organization, where he led a headquarters team and collaborated with hundreds of volunteer leaders across a nationwide chapter network. During his tenure, he expanded the organization’s national footprint, diversified and scaled funding streams, strengthened strategic partnerships, and increased programmatic reach and visibility.
Henry also led efforts to modernize internal systems, improve operational efficiency, and deepen engagement with elected officials, businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations. He brings extensive experience in strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and mission-driven leadership.
As a board member of Asians in Energy, Henry is committed to supporting greater representation and leadership in STEM, telecommunications, and the energy sector, promoting innovation and workforce development, and helping advance opportunities in renewable energy and a more sustainable energy future.
Ali A. Chowdhury, Ph.D.
Ali is a world-renowned expert and respected scholar on renewable energy with over 20 years of electric utility and equipment manufacturing experience. In addition to being listed in International Biographical Center’s (Cambridge, UK) “2004 Living Legends”, Marquis’ Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in Finance and Business, and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, he has authored and published numerous books and technical papers on renewable energy worldwide. At Avantus, Ali applies his extensive experience to lead the Transmission Group in identifying the best integration opportunities for renewable energy.
EXPERIENCE
As Director of Infrastructure Development at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Ali has conducted 80,000+ MW of renewable generation interconnection studies and secured ISO Board approval for over $10 billion for high voltage transmission lines. Prior to CAISO, Ali held senior positions with MidAmerican Energy Company, GE Company, Atlantic Nuclear Services, and Alberta Power Limited.
EDUCATION
Dr. Chowdhury received his MSc degree with Distinction in electrical engineering from Belarus Polytechnic Institute in Minsk, Belarus, his MSc and PhD degrees in electrical engineering with specialization in power systems reliability and security from University of Saskatchewan in Canada, and his MBA degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, USA. He is also a Fellow of IEEE (USA) and IET (UK).
Christopher Parks
Asians in Energy Young Professionals Committee, Chair
Representing the Gen Z cohort of energy professionals and stakeholders, Christopher Parks is an electrical engineering consultant providing guidance and solutions through integrated tests, design of circuit boards, coding software, and creating cost-saving processes. A graduate of the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, he was awarded a grant by the university to develop a prototype product, in addition to recognition as the Robin and Jean Anderson Outstanding Entrepreneur Scholar Award.
Park’s involvement with Asians in Energy includes recruiting new members to join the organization, assisting in developing marketing materials, assisting in events hosted or attended, and serving as the chair of the young professionals committee.
Vidhu Shekhar
Vidhu Shekhar is a technology and public-sector executive whose work connects renewable energy, transportation electrification, artificial intelligence, and critical infrastructure.Early in his career at Foothill Transit, he helped implement the agency’s first electric-bus route. Foothill became the first U.S. transit agency to deploy fast-charge, all-electric buses in regular revenue service.
His energy experience includes renewable energy certificates and technology and AI initiatives supporting public power, including municipally owned utilities, as well as investor-owned utilities.
At Microsoft, Vidhu held leadership roles in government strategy and global partnerships. He also contributed to Generative AI for Permitting, an initiative addressing complex nuclear licensing and permitting processes that later expanded into renewable energy and other infrastructure sectors.
He is the author of Generative Artificial Intelligence Use Cases in State & Local Government and was recognized among the 2025 StateScoop 50 and GovTech AI 50.
Today, Vidhu serves as Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), leading enterprise data governance and AI strategy. His priorities include applying AI to improve roadway safety, traffic operations, asset management, and mobility planning, while building the data, governance, and workforce capabilities needed to deploy AI responsibly and deliver measurable public value.
ADVISORY BOARD
Robert A. Laurie, J.D.
Robert A. Laurie has extensive experience in all aspects of law and policy relating to energy, land use, environmental regulation and energy conservation and development applied at the local, state and federal levels of government.
Laurie served as a California Energy Commissioner for the State of California from 1997-2002 and was responsible for the licensing of new generation, energy research and development, renewable energy policy and energy efficiency programs. He has more recently led energy and environment advisory groups for U.S. Presidential and Senatorial candidates. On behalf of the U.S. State Department, Mr. Laurie has consulted with energy and environmental leaders in Central and South America, Asia and Europe as well as the United Nations.
In his capacity as an energy, land use and environmental attorney, Laurie has participated in obtaining approval for literally hundreds of residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout Northern California. He has led development teams from property acquisition to full build-out. He has more than 30 years of experience working with state and national environmental regulations and has litigated such at the state level.
Laurie has served in government as both an elected official and legal counsel at the local, state and federal levels. He is a legal advisor to many local government agencies.
Laurie is a Professor of Law at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and lectures on California land finance. He has previously served on the faculty of Folsom Lake College and William Jessup University as well, lecturing on American government and political theory.
Sergey Terebkov
A native of Russia, Sergey Terebkov is the founder and president of the Slavic American Chamber of Commerce, which provides services for and facilitates the growth and success of businesses that serve the Slavic American community throughout California. Under his leadership, the Slavic Chamber has grown into a significant force, drawing dignitaries and elected officials to meet with its members, in addition to annual visits to meet with legislators at the state Capitol.
Under Terebkov’s leadership, the Slavic Chamber has expanded its presence throughout the state. The chamber partners with Russian business organizations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Terebkov has an extensive background in public relations, real estate and financial services, non-profits and local government. In addition to serving the City of Sacramento as the community liaison, he also owns and operates an insurance agency with a specialty in personal lines and small businesses.
His community service involves serving on the Gateway Community Charter Board, Sacramento County Sheriff Business Advisory Board, Advisory Panel for Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Sacramento Regional Coalition for Tolerance.