Delia Cheung Hom, ’00

Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

Delia Cheung Hom smiling warmly, wearing round glasses, a dark blue top with a ruffled neckline, and has a star tattoo visible on her left shoulder. The background is a soft-focus, bright green outdoor setting.

Dr. Delia Cheung Hom is an award-winning educator with nearly 20 years of experience working towards goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Most recently, she served as the Chief Programs Officer for the Asian American Women’s Political Initiative (AAWPI), the country’s only political leadership organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Delia also previously served as the Director of the Asian American Center at Northeastern University.

My six-word story:
“Dreams of justice,
journey with joy.”

Delia was born and raised in Massachusetts, where she currently lives with her family. She is actively involved with her local schools, and serves on the board of the Newton Schools Foundation. Delia enjoys word puzzles and playing board games with her family.