Stephanie Beau

Stephanie Beau is a first-generation Korean-born Chinese American. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from National Taiwan University in 1977 and moved to the United States in 1981, where she became a permanent resident and citizen. She then pursued Liberal Arts studies at NYU and completed coursework in Global Management through the University of Phoenix MBA program. She joined as an Asian Marketing Executive at DTE Energy Co. in 1998.

With a vision to unite and empower the diverse Asian Pacific American communities here in Michigan, Stephanie aspired to create one organization to foster culture, education, business, and community service among her corporate and local communities. She also raised awareness of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May to recognize and appreciate the culture and heritage of various Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Stephanie founded the Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA), to focus on cultural, educational, and community service programs within the broader community. She also played a pivotal role in forming the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC), to cultivate business growth, development, and prosperity. Her vision of having one organization had materialized into two initiatives in 2000-2001.

Throughout her professional career, Stephanie also served as a board member of the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) and held regular and advisory board positions at APACC. Having retired from her decades-long career at DTE Energy in 2022, Stephanie remains on the CAPA advisory board and is a board member of the Asian Center of Southeast Michigan. She is also an active member of NorthRidge Church in Plymouth, Michigan, volunteering in various church and community activities.