Background
Chin-Caplan, Sylvia was born on May 9, 1955 in Providence. Daughter of James Yuen and Boi Wah (Wong) Chin-Caplan.
Chin-Caplan, Sylvia was born on May 9, 1955 in Providence. Daughter of James Yuen and Boi Wah (Wong) Chin-Caplan.
Northeastern University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, 1978). Boston College (Juris Doctor, 1984). Sigma Theta Tau. Editor, Nectaana Newsletter, since 1988.
Member, Nectaana Faculty, since 1985. Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, 1978. Spoken languages: Chinese.
Staff nurse, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, 1978-1986; staff nurse, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1982-1984; associate, Schlichtmann, Conway & Crowley, Boston, 1984-1988; associate, Thomas M. Kiley & Associations, Boston, 1988-1993; attorney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 1993; assistant general counsel, Children's Hospital, Boston, since 1993.
Member American Bar Association, Women's Bar Association, American Association Nurse Attorneys (chairperson president's council 1989-1990, ex-officio member board directors 1989-1990, chairperson handbook subcommittee 1990-1991, treasurer New England chapter 1986-1988, president 1989-1991, board directors since 1986, editor newsletter 1989-1990), Boston College Alumni Association, American-Asian Lawyers Association (board directors 1993).
Married Michael L. Caplan, October 7, 1982. Children: Nicole Anne, Sara Meredith.