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Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort5401 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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A Taste of Asia
Please join us on Saturday, May 9, 2015for a celebration of food, community leaders, and local talent to benefit Asian Pacific Community in Action. 10th annual A Taste of Asia Gala at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort with silent auction and appetizer reception.
2015 A Taste of Asia Honorees
Lin Sue Cooney
Lifetime Achievement Award
For more than 28 years, Arizona viewers have counted on Lin Sue Cooney for balanced, local news. Lin Sue anchors 12 News at 5, Arizona Nightly News at 6, and 12 News at 10 pm with Mark Curtis. She is at the forefront of the station's breast health initiative, Buddy Check 12, and also loves telling inspiring stories of hope, courage and compassion in her Hero Central reports that showcase good news in our community.
Leezie Kim
APCA Trailblazer Award
Leezie Kim is the VP and General Counsel of Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC, a James Beard nominated national restaurant group. For many years she was a partner in the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP, where she helped clients with strategic business transactions.
Evelyn Casuga, CEcD
APCA Champion
Evelyn Casuga recently retired as General Manager of Community Affairs at Arizona Public Service, the largest and longest serving investor-owned utility in Arizona. Her area encompassed community relations, corporate contributions, volunteer programs, and strategic partnership.
Macbeth Torno, BSN, RN
Spirit of Service Award
Macbeth Torno is a registered nurse at the Mayo Clinic, where she is a member of the Anticoagulation Clinic Staff. Since 1983 Macbeth has been serving the Arizona community through the field of nursing in a variety of roles, including medical, surgical, and pediatrics at Phoenix Memorial Hospital; outpatient surgery, and pre and post procedure at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital; and as a staff member and preceptor in PRE-PACU, as well as the Relief Team Lead at the Mayo Clinic.