Yip was best known as an advocate for cultural understanding. exercising diplomacy and sensitivity while masterfully asserting the rights and roles of AsianAmericans in government and society. Her commitment to show others how to obtain equal opportunity was not only limited to Asians. Beginning In 1990. Mrs. Yip made sure that UPAC Incorporated Ethiopians. Iranians. Eastern Europeans and Soviet Jewish Immigrants in their programs. As executive director of UPAC. Beverley Yip expanded services to provide 24 social programs that Included child care. mental health services. physical exercise course. senior citizen assistance. and a childabuse prevention project In collaboration with the Urban League and Home Start.
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