Medical Mission
Jesse Hong began his path to volunteerism when he traveled to Sierra Leon, West Africa in 1986. He was a volunteer staff at a Crossroads Africa Medical Clinic. Jesse worked in a remote village to help treat malaria, educate villagers on disease prevention, and taught local kids about dental hygiene. It was truly a life-altering experience that set Jesse on his path of volunteerism and community involvement.
Seasoned San Marino Volunteer
Trustee and Treasurer for San Marino Schools Foundation
Community Liaison for Partnership for Awareness
Board of the Chinese Club of San Marino
Principal of the Chinese School of San Marino
Facilities Advisory Committee
SMUSD Reopening Task Force
Carver Safety Patrol
International Leadership Foundation
Jesse is the Chair of the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Leadership Foundation (ILF). ILF is a non-profit organization that promotes the civic awareness, public service, and economic effectiveness of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. ILF has 20 chapters across the U.S. Jesse is currently the LA Chapter Chair and organizes the annual Youth Leadership Training Workshop. Last year more than 100 Asian American high school students attended the workshop on “How To Be An Effective Leader”. The annual Luncheon Gala at Almansor Court has hosted speakers such as Olympian Janet Evans, Columbia Studios Chairman Peter Gruber, and Netflix Co-Founder Mitch Lowe.
Community Involvement
Pasadena Union Station Homeless Services
Rotary Club of San Marino
USC School of Pharmacy, Board of Directors
Asian Pacific Islander Political Action Affairs - Southern California Region, President
Donating PPE to Union Station Pasadena, CA