By Joyce Eng
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025 CACS Foundation Board President Franc Martinez, CACS Council Chair Alex Eng and Treasurer Joyce Eng attended and supported APSEA 25th Annual Scholarship & Awards reception at the House Kitchen & Bar on Capital Mall. Franc presented the $1,000 CACS Foundation Scholarship to Michelle Han.

Michelle Han is a senior attending Benicia High School with a 4.75 GPA. She has committed to Princeton University, where she plans to major in Molecular Biology. Afterwards she intents to intern in the Bay Area and secure a position at a biotechnology firm, focusing on genetically modifying plants to increase yields, enhance disease resistance, and climate adaptation. She enjoys physical activity and hoped to develop a workout routine to prepare for the biking and walking she need to navigate Princeton’s campus. Additionally, Michell aims to learn how to cook her mother’s traditional Chinese dishes to enjoy home-cooked meals in college.

The same evening Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen was awarded the APSEA President’s Award, Ralph Black accepted the APSEA’s Member of the Year Award and Jason Jong, APSEA Foundation’s Community Leadership Award. Congratulations all!