Expertise:
Real estate; Exposure of projects to the media
Major Product/SVS:
Retail shops; Beauty salons; Health and wellness services; Dining facilities
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Music; Concerts; Visiting art galleries; Reading interesting books; Gardening; Photography
Education Degrees:
Executive MBA, University of California, Los Angeles (2004); Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus (1978); Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania Health System (1977); MD, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
California Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Charity:
Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs, San Gabriel Valley; Asian Youth Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to determination and to launching projects during times of economic recession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession, after completing her medical training, because her family was already involved in the real estate industry and she wanted to help them.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Hsu and Diamond Jamboree, LTD, have been recognized by Forbes and various other prominent media outlets for the success they are experiencing during the economic recession. Dr. Hsu, who immigrated to the United States with her family, has developed several Asian-themed shopping centers in the greater Los Angeles area and recently completed the Diamond Jamboree center in Irvine, Calif. Her family has always invested in real estate, and her seven siblings all have an equal share in the business. A board-certified physician, Dr. Hsu began her medical training in Taiwan and completed residencies in New York and Philadelphia. In addition to heading Diamond Jamboree, she is the medical director of a rehabilitation center, where she works with patients recovering from strokes, hip replacements and other medical problems.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Researching new project locations; Coming up with all programs; Helping with architectural concepts; Reviewing construction specifications; Working with public relations and the media to promote the centers and gain exposure
Education Certifications:
Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Hsu plans to develop many more projects.