Tze Ng Chinese Christian Church/Association of Chinese Americans/International Institute of Rhode Island Providence, Rhode Island

As an immigrant from Hong Kong, Tze Ng arrived in the U.S. as a student in 1976 having obtained a degree from a Hong Kong college in social work. He is now a leader and one of five Deacons for the largest Chinese community church in the region, the Chinese Christian Church of Rhode Island, in Pawtucket. Mr. Ng is on the board of the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans. These two organizations are the only organizations that provide support to the Chinese community in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. Additionally, Mr. Ng is a former board member and current advisory board member of the International Institute of Rhode Island.

Mr. Ng began his professional life as an entrepreneur in dry cleaning. He then moved into commercial development and in this role has had significant community impact. For example, one building he developed includes the 66,000 square foot building that houses his church, the Chinese Christian Church, as well as space for a variety of other community activities. Although a very humble man, Mr. Ng has played an important leadership role in Rhode Island and to the growing Chinese community in the region as both a civic and business leader.