As I prepare to retire as CEO, I’m excited to launch the Dr. Jian Zhang Leadership Fund—a lasting investment in leadership at every level ensuring our mission outlasts any one leader.
Why now—and why leadership
Many have asked, “Why Now?” and “What will happen to Chinese Hospital?” My decision to retire is not about stepping away, but about stepping forward to ensure our legacy of compassionate, community-centered care will outlast my tenure.
Leadership is the foundation of our strength. Investing in it now is the surest way to protect our future.
For 126 years, Chinese Hospital has stood as the last independent community hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area, delivering patient-centered, culturally and linguistically appropriate care to those who need it most. But the challenges ahead are real: shifting healthcare economics, workforce shortages, evolving technology, and increasingly complex patient needs. Meeting these challenges requires leaders who understand our community, act decisively, and inspire others to serve with heart.
That’s why we are launching the Dr. Jian Zhang Leadership Fund—a lasting investment to develop leaders at every level, so the values that shaped our past will guide our future.
This fund will focus on four priorities
Investing in leadership ensures Chinese Hospital remains a beacon of care, equity, and cultural connection.
Board Development
Building strong, diverse, and accountable governance rooted in mission and values.
Physician Leadership
Equipping doctors to lead at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human compassion.
Hospital Leadership
Developing Chinese hospital staff to lead, sustain our mission, and consistently deliver culturally sensitive, high-quality care.
Community Leadership
Cultivating leaders for the community collectively to make the community healthier and stronger.
Giving Opportunities
$100,000+
Founding Partner
Permanent name recognition on the Leadership Fund Wall
$50,000+
Legacy Builder
Recognition at annual recognition event and a named lecture or training session
$25,000+
Community Champion
Recognition in hospital publications and donor wall
$10,000+
Leadership Advocate
Invitation to exclusive leadership roundtables
$5,000+
Rising Light Supporter
Personalized recognition certificate and thank-you letter
$1,000+
Friend of Leadership
Recognition in the donor newsletter and on our website
Custom naming opportunities are available for leadership programs, fellowships, or event sponsorships.
Stewarding Our Greatest Asset
Be a Founding Supporter. We are launching with an initial goal of $500,000. Together, we can prepare the leaders who will safeguard our mission, guide the hospital’s next chapter, and strengthen healthcare for our entire community.
InvitationBe a Supporter
”An organization’s greatest asset is not its capital, technology, or brand—it is its people. And it is leadership that shapes, inspires, and empowers them to transform vision into enduring success,"
- Dr. Jian ZhangCEO of Chinese Hospital
Your gift — of any amount — will help prepare the leaders who will protect the independence of Chinese Hospital, strengthen our healthcare system, and ensure that every member of our community receives the care they deserve.
