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Hung served on the Fremont Union High School District Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2018, supporting thousands of students and families across five high schools. A passionate leader in the Rotary Club of Cupertino, she held key roles including Club President, Area 8 Assistant Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and District Membership Chair, embodying the Rotary spirit of “service above self.” In 2020, she was elected to the Cupertino City Council and served as the first Chinese American mayor, where she continued to champion servant leadership and strengthen her community.
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At West Valley Community Services, Hung was a true champion of compassion. She stood with our mission to fight hunger and homelessness, bringing her kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support to neighbors in need. We had the privilege of honoring Hung at this past Chefs of Compassion, and we will continue to honor her legacy through our service, compassion, and devotion to community.
In Honor of Hung Wei
Champion of Compassion
Hung Wei, a beloved public servant, community leader, and champion of compassion, passed away August 28, 2025.
Born and raised in Taiwan, Hung came to the United States in 1979, earning her Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from UCLA before making the Bay Area her home. She dedicated her life to education, civic engagement, and community service, always working to uplift those around her.
Hung is survived by her husband, Ta-Wei Chien, her two sons and their families, and countless friends, colleagues, and neighbors whose lives she touched. She will be remembered for her energy, her generosity, her love of reading and classic sci-fi films, and her joy in gathering with loved ones over food and laughter.
Her legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire and guide our community for generations to come.