John Fung

John B. Fung is the Development Manager at Gospel Rescue Mission.  John began his career as an agent for the Allstate Insurance Company, then entered into the pharmaceutical and medical sales industry for the next 14 years. In 2014, John joined the University of Arizona Development Team and has raised millions of dollars for research, scholarships, and faculty support. In 2021, John joined the Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson, which serves the homeless population with recovery, housing, and workforce assistance. In his spare time, John serves on the board of the University of Arizona Asian American Faculty and Staff Alumni Club. John was the past advisor for the University of Arizona ACEL Collegiate Chapter and has served as a mentor since its inception. John was the past President of the Tucson Chinese Association and Tucson Chinese School. John also served on the boards of the Southern Arizona High School Referee Association and Junior Achievement of Arizona Southern District. A graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy in 2019, and a graduate of the Greater Tucson Leadership Class of 2021, In 2020, John was inducted into the University of Arizona Kappa Sigma Fraternity Hall of Fame. In 2022, John became the Interim President of the newly formed Asian Corporate Entrepreneur Leaders Tucson Chapter, and a member of the 100+ Guy Who Give Tucson. John is also an avid soccer referee and has officiated over 3000 matches at all amateur levels of competition.

Host: Dr. Nadia Alvarez, Ph.D. Teaching and Teacher Education

Production and Engineering:  Gwendoline Hernandez Nenny G of KXCI’s The Latin Connection

Music:  Introducción al Danzón No. 2 – Danzón No. 2 by The Impossible Orchestra & Alondra de la Parra. Arturo Márquez, composer.