Ron has been helping traditionally marginalized groups gain respect and recognition ever since he was in college and was presented with a leadership award by a chapter of the NAACP in 2011. Ron now serves as a Board Member of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance and volunteers his time with the Classroom Law Project, helping students succeed inside and outside the classroom. In 2014, Ron was named an Outstanding Clinical Advocate by the Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic for his service in representing low-income communities in Portland.