Debbie R.L. Chun

President

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Retired School Food Service Manager

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I wanted to get involved with my grandfather's village society and learn about our roots

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Getting to know everyone and finding if we have things in common

Fun fact:

I like to play Pokemon!

Kendrick S.Y. Chang

1st Vice President

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Attorney

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

To continue my family's history as a descendant of the society's founder, Yick Leong Chang.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

My favorite part is giving back to the broader Chinese community in Honolulu and supporting the next generation through OSGL's scholarship program.

Fun fact:

I hold a third-degree blackbelt in Taekwondo.

Bradley J.H. Chang

2nd Vice President

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Account Executive Marchon eyewear

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

To know more about my heritage. Carry my grandfather's legacy with OSGL. Become a leader within this society.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Knowing more about the culture within this society. Watching the society grow.

Fun fact:

I love trinkets such as going to the fengshui stores and getting to know landscapes of traditional feng shui.

Jamie M.Y. Chang

English Secretary

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Worker of all sorts

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I started with OSGL as a scholarship recipient back in the day when it was only $750 per award. After I received my degree, I became involved in the scholarship committee, and later chaired the committee for many years. From there, my leadership took me up the ladder from Chinese Secretary to President (2012-13 and 2023-24). I am happy to lead the society and educate our members about our heritage and ancestry.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

I really love seeing our members in attendance at our meetings and events. It brings me joy to see people interested in showing up to support OSGL.

Fun fact:

I am super fearful of dogs and furry animals!

Alicia S.P. Chang Sakamoto

Chinese Secretary

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Retired IT technician

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I wanted to carry on the legacy of my great grandfather Yick Leong and to further support the objectives of our society.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Camaraderie with our members; sharing and caring for each other

Fun fact:

I think I'm a fun person to be with, very sociable and talkative.

Chelsea C.L. Chang

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Special Education Paraprofessional Tutor

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

When I think of all the memories I have with the society since childhood, I feel I’ve received so much. Not only has the society given me lasting memories, and a connection to my family, my roots, and cultural heritage, it also gave me community. Through becoming more involved within the society, I hope to give back and contribute to the continued growth and perpetuation of the society for years to come.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Quoting one of Hawaii’s iconic local grocery stores, “Food, Family, and Friends!” I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling sharing food, laughs and memories with all of the society members.

Fun fact:

As a child, whenever we went yum cha, I loved siu mai (pork hash) so much that my family would order two servings: one for them to share and one just for me.

Cathy W.H. Nelson

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Retired Nurse

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I became a director to honor my parents Dai Hoy and Yun Sim Chang, who were also members of Oo Syak. I am also interested in learning more about my Chinese heritage.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Sitting with other Oo Syak members at delicious meals!

Fun fact:

I love Tai Chi classes at the Nuuanu YMCA!

Jennifer B.J. Chang

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Engineer

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I was asked a couple of times to be a director and after giving it some thought, i decided to become a director to help the club continue to grow. I also want to promote and learn more about our culture.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

All the Chinese food we get to eat and meeting other OSGL members.

Fun fact:

I love traveling to Las Vegas and Japan.

Hubert W.N. Chang

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Life Insurance Consultant

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

To further the mission of the organization and hopefully to inspire the younger members to get involved.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Seeing the faces of old and new members at meetings and events (besides the food).

Fun fact:

Playing a lot of Makule Softball here and on the mainland.

Diane R.L. Chang

Director

Birthplace: Lima, Peru

Occupation: Retired Recreation Director

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

To help the organization plan activities and follow my grandfather, Nai Man Chang's legacy

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Fellowship.

Fun fact:

I enjoy walking in the pool.

Kiara A.S. Sakamoto

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Surgery Veterinary Technician

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I believe it's the responsibility of the younger members to advance this society, keep it modern, and represent our heritage with pride and action. I want to see OSGL recognized by other prominent clubs in the community for our contributions and representation.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

It brings our families together and keeps them close! I'm not very social, contrary to popular belief, but know my cousins so much better now because of OSGL and I'm so happy for it.

Fun fact:

I'm a Jack-of-all-Trades, Master-of-None, but if you need something done, I can probably do it, including sewing, laser, crafting, woodwork, being an agent for buying/selling real estate and so much more.

Susan S.H. Woo

Director

Birthplace: Canton, China

Occupation: Admin Fiscal Support

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

I was asked to be a director to represent my family.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

I enjoy the opportunity to meet up and become reacquainted with members of OSGL. I am in awe with the fact that we all have ancestors that came from the same village!

Fun fact:

I actually won the hula hoop contest on a cruise ship.

Carlton S.C. Wong

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Retired

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

To help OSGL prosper in the future. To honor our ancestors who worked hard to create our society.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in our society.

Fun fact:

I love to learn something new everyday.

Lori L.H. Yuh

Director

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii

Occupation: Retired

Why did you want to become an officer/director of OSGL?

My sister, Susan Woo, was asked to have 1-2 people from our family volunteer to be directors and since I was retired, I decided to join her.

Favorite thing about OSGL:

Eating delicious food and meeting new people are my favorite things about OSGL.

Fun fact:

I'm enjoying learning hula and mahjong in retirement.