September Meeting Recap
The Commission convened its September 9th public board meeting in Snohomish County at Everett Community College. We were joined by guests Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Mukilteo City Councilmember Jason Moon, who provided welcome remarks. The board adopted a Commute Trip Reduction Policy, and received presentations from staff on major projects including the Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander K - 12 Public Education Disparity Studies and the Statewide Small Business Listening Session. The board also elected new officers to lead the Commission. Leadership and committee assignment are as follows:
Executive Committee
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Lydia Faitalia
Chair
King County
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Lalita Uppala
1st Vice Chair
King County
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Kendall Kosai
2nd Vice Chair
Pierce County
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Civil Rights & Immigration
Chair: Kiana McKenna
Kendall Kosai, Nam Nguyen
Economic Development
Chair: David Phongsa
Sam Cho, Chongsun Abbott, Lalita Uppala
Education
Chair: Ekkarath Sisavatdy
Scott Lehrman, Ping Ping
EOGOAC members: Frieda Takamura, Sili Savusa, Bri Ramos
Health & Human Services
Chair: Carrie Huie
Kiana McKenna, Chongsun Abbott, Lalita Uppala, Ekkarath Sisavatdy, Scott Lehrman
CAPAA Golden Celebration Ad-hoc Committee
Commissioner Emeritus Lua Pritchard, Commissioner Emeritus Reynaldo Pascua, Nam Nguyen, Lalita Uppala, Ekkarath Sisavatdy
Board meeting materials can be accessed online, at Board Meetings - Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs.
The next public board meeting of the Commission will occur Saturday, November 18, 2022 in King County from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Together Center - Redmond, WA)
APCC Groundbreaking Celebration
CAPAA was present at APCC’s Ground Breaking ceremony for their new building in Tacoma. October 2023 will be the demolition of the current building and the grand opening will happen June 2025. Congratulations to APCC and for hosting a beautiful event!
Executive Director of APCC Auntie Lua Pritchard giving remarks at the ground breaking ceremony
Audience of around 300 gather in Tacoma to observe the Groundbreaking ceremony
Events
Helping Link Gala | Find more information here
Khalsa Gurmat Center | Find more information here
Asian Jewish Coalition | “Stories in the Sukkah” at Temple de Hirsch Sinai on Capitol Hill, Seattle on Thursday, October 5 from 1-3PM
Job Opportunities
Employee Learning and Development Manager (WMS Band 1) | Office of Insurance Commissioner| 9/18/23
Director of Finance | Neighborhood House Inc. | Until Filled
Administrative Assistant | Office of Equity| 9/19/23
Chinese Teacher | Seattle Public Schools| Continuous
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