Los Angeles, CA — The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) proudly welcomes five distinguished new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing exceptional expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to AADAP’s legacy of changing lives and empowering families across Los Angeles.
The newest board members—Annie Chang, Audrey L. Noda, Cory Brent Shiozaki, Summer McBride, and Dr. Wayne Kepner—represent a dynamic mix of leadership in public service, research, media, education, and community advocacy. Their collective experience strengthens AADAP’s work to empower individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorders through programs that foster recovery, opportunity, justice, and wellness.
Annie Chang
Vice President, Community Engagement, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Annie Chang leads the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s national strategy for engagement and advocacy to advance equitable capital and funding flows to historically underserved communities. Since joining NFF in 2015, she has played a vital role in helping social-sector organizations build financial management capacity and resilience.
Previously, Annie served as a Senior Program Officer at First 5 LA, supporting early childhood and family programs, and as a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting’s Human Capital practice. Her public service career began as a Jesse M. Unruh California Assembly Fellow and Legislative Consultant for the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy.
A proud Bruin with a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and an M.P.P. from USC, Annie also lectures at Cal State LA’s Master of Public Administration program and serves on the board of Affordable Living for the Aging. Inspired by her upbringing in Southeast Los Angeles and by her three young children, she is dedicated to building a more just and vibrant future for all families.
Audrey L. Noda (Not Pictured)
Government Relations and Policy Executive
With over three decades of experience in California government, Audrey Noda brings unmatched expertise in public policy, fiscal oversight, and community impact. As Deputy Treasurer for Health and Education in the California State Treasurer’s Office, she oversaw multiple state boards and led initiatives to expand financial access for students, individuals with disabilities, and Californians saving for retirement.
Audrey’s career also includes senior roles as Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy Controller for the State Controller’s Office, Chief Deputy at the State Board of Equalization, and Assistant Secretary for Transportation in the Governor’s Office. Her leadership has consistently advanced equity, fiscal accountability, and opportunity for underserved communities.
A UCLA graduate in Political Science, Audrey continues her advocacy through service on several boards, including the Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) and Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC).
Cory Brent Shiozaki
Hollywood Cameraman | Documentarian | Vietnam Veteran
Cory Shiozaki is a veteran Hollywood cameraman and documentarian with more than forty years of experience in film and television. His career spans cinematic milestones—from Dances with Wolves and Training Day to Back to the Future and The Terminator.
A U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, Cory is best known as the director and producer of The Manzanar Fishing Club (2012), a critically acclaimed documentary exploring resilience within Japanese American incarceration. His film earned recognition on Capitol Hill and a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.
Beyond film, Cory is deeply rooted in community service. A former AADAP graduate and caseworker, he volunteers as an anger management specialist, mentors emerging filmmakers, and serves as a docent at the Manzanar National Historic Site and Japanese American National Museum. Through storytelling and service, he continues to honor cultural history and inspire new generations of artists.
Summer McBride
Public Service Leader | Coach | Facilitator
Summer McBride brings more than two decades of experience advancing equity, education, and community health in Los Angeles. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the First 5 LA Board of Directors and as Chair of the LA County Department of Public Social Services Commission, shaping policy and programs that strengthen families and expand access to vital services.
A professional coach with the California Labor Management Initiative, Summer supports partnerships that foster inclusive, collaborative school environments. She also served as Board Trustee and Past President of the Culver City Unified School District, where she championed student success and community engagement initiatives.
Summer co-founded Strength in Tiny Steps, a NICU family support organization, and has facilitated maternal health and parenting programs through Charles Drew University, Claris Health, and other community groups. Her trauma-informed approach and commitment to healing-centered leadership reflect AADAP’s own values of compassion, empowerment, and connection.
Dr. Wayne Kepner
Researcher | Advocate | Lived Experience Leader
Dr. Wayne Kepner joins the AADAP Board as both a scientist and a person in long-term recovery. His personal and professional journeys converge around one mission: improving recovery outcomes by integrating medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with community-based mutual help groups (MHG).
At 19, Wayne participated in one of the earliest Suboxone clinical trials while struggling with prescription opioid dependence. His recovery path—marked by resilience through poverty, homelessness, and criminal-justice involvement—fuels his dedication to developing culturally authentic, evidence-based tools that bridge clinical care and community support.
A UCLA and San Diego State alumnus, Dr. Kepner earned his Ph.D. from the UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use. Now a NIDA T-32 Fellow at Stanford Medicine, he conducts implementation science research under the mentorship of Drs. Keith Humphreys and Mark McGovern. He has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and chairs the Substance Use Researchers with Lived Experience (SURLE) network.
Dr. Kepner’s lived experience and scientific rigor embody AADAP’s mission to merge heart and evidence—transforming recovery into a continuum of healing and hope.
A Vision Forward
AADAP CEO Sam Joo welcomed the new members, noting, “Each of these leaders represents a vital part of the AADAP story—community, resilience, innovation, and compassion. Together, they will help guide us toward our vision of holistic, culturally responsive care for all.”
As AADAP continues to grow its impact—from treatment and prevention to workforce and community wellness—the organization celebrates these new voices and the collective strength they bring to the Board of Directors.
