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Los Angeles County, CA November 5, 2013 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Y. Tony Torng

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Walnut Valley Unified School District

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  • Occupation: Project Manager and Technical Fellow at the Boeing Company
  • B.S. from National Taiwan University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona.
  • Mt. San Antonio College Citizen Oversight Committee on Measures R-RR + Chair (since 2012) and Vice Chair (2010-2012)
  • Diamond Crest Community Board + President since 2004
  • City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission + Chair (since 2005, Chair in 2009, 2010, and 2013), Board Member since 2005, Traffic and Transportation Commission (2001-2005)
  • Friend of Diamond Bar Library - President (2008) and Co-Chair of Wine Soiree Committee (since 2006), Board Member since 2001
  • Chinese Institute of Engineer/USA Southern California Chapter (CIE/USA-SOCAL) + Founder, President (2009-2012), and Current Chairman
  • Diamond Bar Chinese American Association + President (2003-2005) and Board Member since 2000
  • Diamond Bar Evergreen Club (Senior) + Advisor on Public Relationship since 2008
  • Diamond Bar Brahma Foundation (2001-2009)
  • Diamond Bar Chinese American Parents Association South Point Middle School (2000-2001) and Diamond Bar High School (2001-2009)
  • Diamond Bar High School Principal Interview committee member (2010)
  • Diamond Bar High School Robotic Team + Mentor (Since 2012)

Awards:
1. 2013 Diamond Bar Community Hero Award + Diamond Bar Day at the LA County Fair
2. 2013 Community Service and Leadership Award + Walnut Valley Unified School District Board Member Phillip Chen
3. 2013 Volunteer Service Award + Diamond Bar Evergreen Club
4. 2012 Volunteer of the Year + Friends of the Diamond Bar Library
5. 2011 Volunteer of the Year + Asian American East Pacific Clinics
6. 2010 Volunteer of the year + City of Diamond Bar
7. Dr. Torng received the Orange County, CA, "the Spirit of Volunteerism Award" on April 14th, 2005 at 29th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Luncheon
8. Dr. Torng received special recognition for being a nominee for the 2005 William Ellen Award (Volunteer).
9. In addition, Dr. Torng has been formally recognized for his distinguished contributions to serve the community by the US Congress, State of California, the State Legislature, various cities across the state, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, local school districts, water board, and many other organizations.

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