"This month, we recognize the more than 20 million Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who make irreplaceable contributions to our Nation’s economy, security, and culture." President Trump
"I get immense satisfaction knowing that my job contributes daily to the betterment of the American public by providing critical data on our Nation's population," says U.S. Census Bureau Division Chief Hyon Shin.
Born and raised in Bangalore, India, IT Specialist Pad Hosame is greatly influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and values his ideals today by applying them to improve collaboration across the National Technical Information Service.
Born and raised in the Philippines, National Institute of Standards and Technology Research Chemist values being Pacific Islander, "Being a Pacific Islander, it has been thrilling to help form partnerships and collaborations between my connections in the U.S."
Born and raised in Hawaii, Jolene Lau, Communications Specialist at NOAA Fisheries, is proud of her Chinese heritage and faith. She helps guide the careers of others encouraging them to "keep studying hard & have a stellar work ethic."
"This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time for celebration and a time to recognize contributions by the AAPI community in this country. I am proud and honored to be at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office working with so many dedicated, hardworking individuals," says Thomas Hong.
"Asian Pacific American Heritage Month reminds me of the important benefits of joining together to share our individual experiences and to stand united to make our Nation great," says National Telecommunications and Information Administration IT Specialist Thuy Nguyen.
