Congratulations to Yulan Chung: Irvine’s “Woman of the Year”

In celebration of Women’s History Month, State Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris hosts an annual “Women of the Year” event to publicly honor women throughout the 73rd Assembly District for their extraordinary leadership and community service achievements.

We’re excited to announce that Irvine’s 2025 Woman of the Year is Yulan Chung!

Since 2013, Yulan Chung has served as the Executive Director of the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC) and Principal of the Irvine Chinese School. Her dedication and leadership have resulted in significant strides in Chinese education and cultural exchange, impacting thousands of parents and students.

Under Yulan’s direction, the SCCCC has become one of the nation’s premier cultural centers. Its mission is to promote and preserve Chinese heritage and culture as well as to foster unity and harmony in our diverse society.

She was a key driver behind the establishment of Irvine Unified School District’s first public Chinese-English bilingual immersion elementary school. Yulan was also the driving force behind the establishment of the Asian American History Museum of Orange County. The museum will serve as an important cultural amenity and attraction at the Great Park, while also creating a new national model for multicultural harmony.

She holds a master’s degree in cultural anthropology and completed doctoral studies in multicultural education at Lesley University.

Irvine Community News & Views congratulates Yulan on being named Irvine’s Woman of the Year. And, we want to thank her for years of service to our beautifully diverse Irvine community!