Joseph Lee, President, Board Member

Joseph Lee is the Chief Executive at Citiscape Construction, LP. In 1999, he began his career in real estate and has handled over $30 million in various real estate construction, development, brokerage, and finance, for both commercial and residential projects. Lee coordinates between construction crews, investors, and design team to ensure a great finished product. Currently, Joseph is developing a 4-story multi-residential patio homes project behind Memorial Park. Clients and his staff would appreciate Lee's professionalism to produce results.

Lee holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a Texas real estate license, and a construction management certificate from the City of Houston. On his spare time, Joseph enjoys playing tennis, snow boarding, and watching off Broadway shows.

Kirk Chen, Vice President

Kirk Chen is a Professional Tax Services / Attorney and is currently an Engineering Director with Paradigm Partners, LP. Prior to joining the professional tax services firm, he worked as an immigration attorney. Kirk holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center and is currently barred in Texas. He began his undergraduate career studying chemical engineering, and holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Kirk has also worked in both the semi-conductor and chemical refining industries.

Kirk serves as Vice President and Assistant Legal Counsel for NAAAP Houston.

Jennifer Kuo, Secretary, Board Member

Jennifer works in marketing for Applied Optoelectronics, an electronics company specializing in advanced optical laser applications and equipment in wireless, point-to-point communications, and cable television industry. Jennifer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing and Psychology. As the Secretary, she records all the minutes of NAAAP Houston's meetings.

Jennifer Ma, VP of Human Resources, Board Member

Jennifer has come around full circle and is currently an elementary educator in her home district of Fort Bend. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and received an MEd from the University of Houston. Jennifer has taught Mandarin Chinese at the Honor Roll School as well as the Institute of Chinese Culture. She has also combined her love of art and her passion for photography into a successful side job, taking portraits of families, babies, and individuals and doing wedding photography around the Houston area.

Patrick Chu, Senior Advisor

Patrick is currently employed at Koch Supply & Trading, a private commodities trading firm, developing its systematic trading strategies for the gasoline desk. He recently graduated from the full time MBA Program at the University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in Energy Finance. Prior to graduate school, Patrick held various positions at Reliant Energy, Centerpoint Energy and a private energy focused consulting firm. He received his BBA also from the University of Texas, majoring in MIS with a minor in Marketing. Outside of work, Patrick had previously been involved with the Houston community by serving as Co-President of NAAAP Houston and Mentor/Volunteer in the Youth Leadership Council. During his spare time, he enjoys reading nonfiction books, traveling the world, and participating in outdoor activities.

Jean Liang, Senior Advisor

Jean Liang is currently an independent software consultant. Prior to becoming a consultant, she worked for Shell Oil Company and Hyperion (currently owned by Oracle). She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and BA in Psychology. She served as NAAAP Houston's Treasurer and VP of Operations, as well as NAAAP National Treasurer.