About CAST-PA
Overview: Chinese Association for Science and Technology in Pennsylvania Inc. (CAST-PA) is a non-profit and non-political professional organization chartered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2020. All activities strictly comply with the laws and regulations of Pennsylvania and the United States. As a chapter of CAST-USA, CAST-PA adheres to the parent organization's Bylaws while retaining its operational independence. Its mission is to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and professional development, support members in career advancement, and promote cultural integration that benefits the community. Membership is open to any resident of Pennsylvania who adheres to the CAST-PA Bylaws. 

Structure: The Leadership team consists of three committees.
1. Executive Board is the executive leadership responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic plan and daily activities.  
2. Board of Directors is the leadership committee with the highest authority for legislation and supervision of the firm’s affairs, creation and amendment of the Bylaws, financial policy, audit, and organizational structuring. 
3. Advisory Board consists of the members nominated by the President and approved by the BOD to serve as advisors on the long-term development and strategic planning, serving with five-year terms.

Leadership: 
    Fanglin Zheng, President
    Gaoying Bolinger, President-elect
    Yang Wang, VP & Secretary General
    Mei Tsui, VP in Community Outreach
    Hesheng Bao, VP in Cultural Exchange
    Huiping Xu, VP in Organizational Development
    Qingqing Fu, VP in Finance
    Peng Dupre, VP in Public Relations
Legal Counsel:  
    Michael Hooper, Esq., Partner at Obermayer Law
Advisors:  
    Pier Lee, Educator & Community Leader
    Lisa Wang, Dr., Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
    Xiaoyan Zhang, Dr., Professor & Entrepreneur
    Lydia Zheng, CPA 
Contact: castpa.org@gmail.com