Our Team — Garden of Hope

Our Gala Committee

A dedicated and caring group of experts in the field.

Garden of Hope is guided by a dedicated and compassionate team committed to advancing justice and healing. Our board members and advisory committee bring together diverse expertise in criminal justice, law, social work, mental health counseling, business, human services, academia, philanthropy, faith, and social justice.

Many of our leaders share immigrant experiences and Asian-American cultural roots. This powerful combination of lived experience and professional knowledge equips Garden of Hope to respond effectively and with cultural sensitivity to the risks and needs of New York’s growing immigrant communities, while working toward a future of safety, equity, and social justice for all.

Garden of Hope 21st Gala Board

Christopher K. Law 羅光甸 / Gala Chair

As the national vice president of Asian Initiatives at UnitedHealthcare, Chris is responsible for driving business growth in Asian American communities across all product segments nationwide. Asian Initiatives is dedicated to advancing health literacy, advocating for health equity and addressing social determinants of health for Asian American communities. Prior to joining UnitedHealthcare in 1994, Chris spent over a decade with the American Express Company, where he held several managerial positions, including vice president of finance re-engineering and vice president of business analysis.
Chris serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations and professional associations. He is also a frequent speaker at multicultural marketing conferences and forums around the country. In 2024, Chris and his family established The Law Family Foundation. The Foundation is committed to promoting education for underprivileged Asian students and supporting health and wellbeing in Asian communities across the U.S. Guided by Christian principles, the Foundation aims to provide resources and opportunities for a more equitable and healthy future. Chris was born and raised in Hong Kong. He received his Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science and in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also earned his Master of Science degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Chris currently resides in New Jersey with his wife.

Tony C. Wong 黃宗澤 / Gala Co-Chair

Tony C. Wong, C.P.A. is the Managing Partner of Wong & Co. CPA, PLLC, a firm he founded in 1988. He earned both his B.B.A. and M.B.A. in Accounting and Taxation from Pace University in New York and is also a licensed New York State real estate broker.

Tony is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). In addition to his professional practice, he has been actively serving the community for decades. He currently serves as Director and Treasurer of the NY Chinatown Business Improvement District, Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc. (since 1998), The Kaifa Group, Inc., Shuang Wen Academy Network, and the Chinese Graduate School of Theology US.

He also contributes his expertise as an advisor to The Media Evangelism US and Garden of Hope, Inc., reflecting his commitment to both professional excellence and community service.