Welcome Holly Ham as our new
Executive Director
We are excited to
announce Holly Ham has joined the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) as Executive Director.
In
this capacity, she is responsible for directing the efforts of the White House
Initiative and the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs to advise federal
agency leadership on the implementation and coordination of federal programs as
they relate to AAPIs across executive departments and agencies. The White House
Initiative on AAPIs works with these entities to improve the quality of life
and opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through increased
access to, and participation in, federal programs in which they may be
underserved.
"I
am excited to step into this role at a time when Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders are now the fastest growing racial group in the country," says
Ham. "This is a wonderful opportunity to connect this diverse community to
federal programs and resources, and I look forward to meeting with community
members across the country."
Two
of Ham’s immediate priorities include filling the President’s Advisory
Commission and touring across the country to meet with community leaders.
Ham
has been at the U.S. Department of Education since January, serving as the
Assistant Secretary for Management. Prior to joining the Department, Ham had an
extensive career in private enterprise focused on increasing organizations'
productivity through technology. Ham is a fellow at the Asian Pacific American
Women's Leadership Institute (APAWLI) through the Center for Asian Pacific
American Women.
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