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First Person: Rose Pak

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Rose Pak has been called the most powerful woman in San Francisco. Many credit the Chinatown political activist with being the kingmaker behind Mayor Ed Lee’s election, and the person most responsible for the increasing political power of Asian-Americans in the city. Pak joins us as part of our First Person series, profiling the leaders, innovators and others that make the Bay Area unique.

Interview Highlights

Guests:

Rose Pak, general consultant at the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce

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