1997-1998 MALAYSIAN NATIONAL CULINARY TEAM
Led a team of 9 chefs in culinary competition for Salon Culinaire Singapore. Won two medals.
1997 UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND ART FESTIVAL
Malaysian Tourism Board Promotion; Headed a team of 8 Chefs representing the three major cuisines of Malaysia.
1995-1996 SINGAPORE CHEFS ASSOCIATION
Director of Public Relations
1993-1999 WORLD ASSOCIATION OF COOKS SOCIETY (WACS)
Member
Activities
- Organizing Board Member, Sapphire Nutritional Board, 2009-2025, promoting awareness on best practices through intentional meal preparation
- Founder of School Farmer’s Market initiative, Orange County, CA, bringing Educators, Students, Families and Farmers together, 2009-2025
- Board Member, GRIP (Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership), Orange County, 2021-2025.
- Active supporter and fundraiser for different charities and public service opportunities including: MaxLove Project, Miracles for Kids, Father Serra’s Food Pantry, the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and JDRF. 2002-2025
- Member, Research Chefs Association 2020-2025
- White House Certificate of Appreciation, August 2002. Preferred Chef of multiple visiting heads of state, including 5 US Presidents.
- Honorary Judge for Culinary Competitions around the world.
- Chief Judge for “Sydney Morning Herald” Cheese Awards, 1999 and 2000 competitions.
- Co-partner American Cheese Awards, 2007 Orange County, California.
- Past Member, Chaine de Rotisseurs, Laguna Beach Chapter.
- Participant in various television and other media promotions, including wine symposiums, corporate tourist publicity. Ongoing.
- Past Board Member, Miracles for Kids.
- Guest Chef appearances on Crystal Cruises.