About TAF

The Taiwanese American Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which focuses on developing personal leadership in youth and building strong cultural and social ties within the Taiwanese-American community. TAF strives to empower youth to explore and develop a strong sense of self, compassion and understanding of others, excellent interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities that will impact their surroundings and environment in a meaningful and unique way.

Our History

Originally founded as the Midwest Formosan Christian Fellowship (MFCF) in 1966 by Bill Cho and Jim Chen, the organization focused on bringing together families and building a strong and connected community for first generation Taiwanese and their children. In 1980, the conference renamed itself as the Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) and created Junior, Junior High, Youth and College programs, in addition to a Parent's weekend program. The implementation of small groups, advising staff and four rotating themes changed the nature of the camp to become more youth-focused, emphasizing appreciation and exploration of Taiwanese heritage while also further understanding one's self.

Over time, TAF has expanded beyond simply being an annual conference, with the establishment of a Board of Directors, an annual New Year's party and the current initiative to build an Alumni Network. This continuous expansion will allow TAF

to continue to make a deep impact on its immediate community while also building a broader presence and connection with other organizations that focus on Taiwanese-Americans.

In 2010, the Taiwanese American Foundation will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in its current form and the more than 5,000 individuals who have come through our program.

Our People

Officers:

Mr. Bob Lin
President

Mr. Dan Lu
Secretary

Mrs. Peihuang Chen
Treasurer

Mr. Nick Huang
Legal Counsel

Dr. T.Z. Chen
Executive Committee

Mr. Dave Chiou
Executive Committee

Mr. Jason Hsu
Executive Committee

Board of Directors

Mrs. Jessica Laursen
Mrs. Jean Chen
Mr. Ray Chen
Mr. Charles Huang
Mrs. Judy Huang
Mr. Timothy Huang
Mr. Jonathan Lee
Dr. Mike Lin
Mr. Ho Chie Tsai
Ms. Liz Lin-Wang
Dr. Alex Yang
Mr. Kevin Yau

Program Directors

Juniors:
Emmeline Kuo
Sherry Lin

Junior High:
Young Lee
Michelle Hsu

Youth Program:
Alex Yang
Ming Young

TAF Labs:
Jon Lee
Kevin Yau

Additional Staff

Executive Director:
Karen Lin

Marketing Director:
Andrea Hong

Fundraising Director:
Eric Wang