Sue Ann Hong joined the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) in May 2018 as the interim Executive Director. As of January 2020, she is the President & CEO. Her career was with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 28 years, including Data Processing, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Business & Technology Portfolio Management, and P&C Auto Claims. She’s led up to 600 employees in multiple locations, managed 1000 contract employees, and supported customers and State Farm agents in 23 states. She’s worked in various locations, including MI, IL, NY, and GA.

She infuses the philosophy of building trusting relationships, collaborating, and bringing people together to achieve common goals. A 2002 Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APAWLI) Fellow, she continues her journey as a Whole Person Leader in her belief it’s the journey versus the destination. Her goal is to support CAPAW’s vision to build Whole Person Leaders one person at a time. Sue Ann graduated from the University of Kansas with a BSB in Business Management and earned an MBA from Western Michigan University. She is also a certified Life Coach (CLC). She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.