CNIW Foundation Inaugural Board of Directors Established　　

CNIW News (Sept 1, 2024)

The CNIW Foundation (North American Chinese Health Foundation) is a nationally registered charitable organization in Canada, dedicated to promoting the health of immigrants and vulnerable populations through educational outreach, research, and community services.

The following is the list of the inaugural Board of Directors, sorted by the number of strokes in their last name:

Ping-An Mark Chen, Lian Guan, Weiping Li, Haihong Shi, Xiaobing Ni, Peizhong Peter Wang, Xiaoming Wang, Xiaolin Wei, Lilin Ye, Cheng Zeng
Foundation Executive Director: Ying Cao

Currently, the inaugural CNIW Foundation Board of Directors consists of 10 members, but this will expand to 17 in the future. We welcome individuals who are willing to contribute to the foundation to apply for membership. If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to info@cniw.org. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CNIW Foundation Chair: Dr. P. Peter Wang, Professor, University of Toronto & University of Toronto

Dr. Peizhong Peter Wang is a tenured professor at Memorial University and the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH). He also directs the Centre for New Immigrant Well-Being (CNIW). With a medical degree from Tianjin Medical University and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto, Dr. Wang’s research spans cancer epidemiology, immigrant health, aging, and more. He has led or co-led over 50 research grants and published 120+ peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Wang is deeply involved in community service, co-founding several non-profits and receiving the Ontario Volunteer Award twice. His contributions include setting up an online public health journal with over 400 articles. Dr. Wang frequently engages with the media on health topics, including COVID-19, and continues to shape public health discourse both in Canada and internationally.

CNIW Foundation Co-Chair (Academic): Dr. Xiaolin Wei, Professor, University of Toronto

Dr. Xiaolin Wei is a tenured professor and Dalla Lana Chair in Global Health Policy at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. A medical doctor and public health specialist, his research focuses on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, and primary care. Dr. Wei is a leader in implementation science and has held prominent roles such as Vice President of the International Union of Lung Disease. He has served as a consultant for the World Health Organization on tuberculosis and antimicrobial resistance. With over $12 million in research funding and more than 160 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Wei has established partnerships in numerous low- and middle-income countries, making significant contributions to health policy and clinical practice. He regularly supervises doctoral students and teaches courses on global health and public health research.

CNIW Foundation Co-Chair (Community Eneagement): Mr. Cheng Zeng

Cheng Zeng is the Research & Development Manager at Kirchhoff Automotive in Aurora, Ontario, where he has led projects in lightweight materials, joining technologies, and advanced welding processes since 2011. His innovations have resulted in multiple patents and successful production implementations, such as Gen 3 steel forming and aluminum hybrid joints. Cheng has also developed comprehensive process monitoring systems to ensure high product quality. Prior to this, he worked as a Process Research Specialist at Van-Rob Inc., focusing on robotic welding process development and optimization. Cheng holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from East China Jiaotong University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario and an active community leader, serving as Executive President of the Canada-China Economic Trade and Cultural Exchange Promotion Alliance (CCEA). Cheng has published extensively and has presented at numerous industry conferences.