An interview with Diana Ming Chan, MSW, as she discusses the importance of systems approach, advocacy and community involvement with the Chinese community in San Francisco.

Interviewer: Esther Gillies, MSW, LCSW, Date: 5/4/07

(00:47)- Beginnings in social work
(07:15)- Journey after graduate work
(09:04)- Group work in first job post graduate school (Recreation Department    Oakland, Ca)
(10:42)- Multiculturalism in Oakland
(13:20)- Work with Chinese community and Cameron House
(20:20)- Experience in teaching/education
(22:33)- Prioritizing community needs
(24:35)- Emergence of new agencies in China Town and opportunities for Chinese speaking social workers
(27:57)- Parenting education in Chinese for China Town residents
(30:26)- Influence in establishing programs for at risk first generation Chinese youth
(34:56)- Challenges and triumphs associated with school funding and social workers
(49:15)- Value of education for social workers
(51:29)- Importance of having social workers at elementary schools
(53:30)- Closing

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