Wayne Ho Named to 2025 AAPI Power Players List by PoliticsNY and amNY
On May 21st, PoliticsNY and amNY unveiled their 2025 AAPI Power Players list, honoring influential leaders driving change in New York City and celebrating the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Among the honorees is Wayne Ho, CPC's President and CEO, recognized for his leadership and impact on the community.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
I am inspired by my wife, Eda Chao. She is a generous, kind, and humble person who gives so much of herself to family, friends, and the community. Eda is a pediatrician at a community health clinic, loves Latin dancing, and trains in hapkido. She is also fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Is there a AAPI-owned business or organization that you would like to spotlight?
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD) is an advocacy organization representing over 160 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander organizations throughout the US. For 25 years, National CAPACD has been a national leader advancing comprehensive community development and advocating against gentrification in and displacement of low-income AA and NHPI neighborhoods and communities.
What is the proudest moment of your career so far?
While I could say the creation of our mixed-use building with CPC’s community center/headquarters/affordable housing and the inclusion of $100+ million over four fiscal years in State and City budgets for the AAPI community, I am proud of the moments where community members have achieved their goals – the child who learns the alphabet, the immigrant who becomes a naturalized citizen, the parent who learns English, the older adult who gets affordable housing, and more.