2017 Dorothy O’Brien Youth Scholarship Winners
About Dorothy O’Brien
Dorothy is one of four founding members of the Asian Community Alliance, a visionary and long-term advocate for Asian causes. Dorothy has made significant contributions to ACA both through her countless volunteer hours and her many years of generous financial support. She has worked tirelessly during the initial set-up phase of the organization to ensure its growth setting in motion a bold strategic plan to make the organization more effective and successful. Her prowess to push the agenda of Asians beyond the ‘model minority myth’ is a reflection of her character to give willingly and selflessly to those in need.
ACA congratulates Adam Shim and Hoa Pham, the 2017 Dorothy O’Brien Youth Scholarship Winners!
Adam Shim is a Korean and senior at The Seven Hills School, and will be attending Boston College next year to study 
Business. In addition to his strong high school academics, Adam is an accomplished leader in diverse extracurriculars, including Varsity Soccer Captain, Senior Class President, Science Olympiad President, & the Active Minds President. Adam gives back to the community in several ways, but one of his key passions is spreading awareness for Crohn’s disease. Adam has fundraised and completed a marathon on behalf of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Please join us in congratulating Adam on receiving the Dorothy O’Brien Youth Scholarship from the Asian Community Alliance.
Hoa Pham is a Vietnamese senior at Lakota West High School, and will be attending University of Cincinnati to study 
Medical Sciences. Hoa is a first-generation immigrant and a true “Renaissance woman”. While Hoa has outstanding academics, her accomplishments also span music, art, Latin, and writing. One of Hoa’s passion areas is volunteering for Cincinnati Children’s hospital, an experience that has strengthened her career aspiration to become a doctor in pediatrics. Hoa is also active in her community through tutoring Vietnamese children in various subjects. Please join us in congratulating Hoa on receiving the Dorothy O’Brien Youth Scholarship for the Asian Community Alliance.
