2 years

2. Why did you join the Asian Chamber of Commerce? Any expectations?

I wanted to connect with other business leaders while finding ways to impact our local community. I anticipated strong engagement but was really excited to see how many events, luncheons, ribbon cuttings, and workshops they made available to participate in. It really allowed me to feel like I was part of a much bigger and active community.

Most of my business as an executive recruiter and corporate HR has been on a national scale. This provided me the opportunity to learn more about Las Vegas and its growth potential, how federal and state legislation impacts my and other small businesses, to learn about our own local Asian community and the best… to connect with others.

3. What committee do you currently volunteer with?

I am part of the Community Affairs committee.

4. What is your current occupation?

Entrepreneur, Recruiter and HR Consultant

5. What do you do at The addHR Company and what circumstances would I come to you for something?

I am owner of The addHR Company. I manage recruiters and HR consultants as we provide compliance, temp staffing, direct hires, and employee management for small businesses in Las Vegas.

It’s hard to keep up with legislative updates and the impact to small businesses. We are here to help navigate through all things related to their employees.

6. What let you to this career?

With over 15 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition, HR systems, and agency recruiting, the transition to a more end-to-end solution was a natural segue for me. I love working with people and in helping them become successful. I’m a big believer in “Connecting mission to people and people to opportunities… one business at a time.”

7. What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

I am a proud member of the Gomez Family Singers! My Filipino immigrant parents had a lifelong dream of their children becoming celebrities. It was close! My 2 brothers are professional opera singers to this day. I still give voice lessons and occasionally music direct, but do not karaoke.

8. What is your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?

I’m not much of a sports fan but do occasionally watch football with the family who are really into the Colts. My husband was born and raised in Indianapolis and we hardly ever miss a game. I’ve also learned to love the Las Vegas Raiders… of course!

9. What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?

Hanging out with the family or working. As the weather starts getting warmer, I can also be found doing a walk or hike through one of our great trails, up in Mount Charleston or in Zion National Park.

10. If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Why?

Good question. My superpower would be as a time traveling peacemaker. I could go back through time and learn from earlier generations struggles. I could share that with the next generations so they could lead more impactful and fulfilling lives… live to their fullest potential without carrying the burdens of those before them or caused because of them.

Some people suffer more than others, whether due to genetics or circumstances. I believe we all have a superpower and opportunity to take care of some of that simply by living the virtues we all would love to see in the world and in others.

Be nice. Make good choices that do no harm. Yes, that’s sounds very idealistic, but doesn’t that sounds wonderful?

Either a time traveling peacemaker or a person who could eat anything they wanted and never gain weight.

11. What is your favorite place to eat around here?

Too many favorites and it usually involves sushi.

12. What is your favorite Asian Restaurant in Las Vegas?

Sushi Hiro, Archi’s, Raku, Monta. Can’t pick one.

13. What is your favorite TV show or movie?

Schitt’s Creek (recent) or The Professional (old).