The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs has an advisory board consisting of twelve governor-appointed commissioners representing the state’s diverse Asian Pacific American communities. Commissioners serve a three-year term and attend five commission meetings per year. They build relationships in their community and work to find solutions by hosting community meetings, supporting coalitions, serving on committees, examining issues, and advising decision-makers. If you are interested in serving on the Commission, please complete the online application at any time.

View list of past commissioners.

Tyati Tufono-Chaussee

Chair, Third Term Ends 6/30/2019
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Lydia Faitalia

Commissioner, First Term Ends 6/30/2022
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Lisa Dickinson

1st Vice Chair, Third Term Ends 6/30/2020
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Nam Nguyen

2nd Vice Chair, First Term Ends 6/30/2019
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Dr. Tam Dinh

Commissioner, Second Term Ends 6/30/2021
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Lori Wada

Second Term Ends 06/30/2021
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Mohan Gurung

Second Term Ends 6/30/2020
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Ekkarath Sisavatdy

First Term Ends 6/30/2020
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Lynette Finau

Second Term Ends 6/30/2019
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Lalita Uppala

Commissioner, First Term Ends 6/20/2021
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Sam Cho

Commissioner, First Term Ends 6/30/2021
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Sina Sam

First Term Ends 6/30/2020
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Carrie Huie-Pascua

Commissioner, First Term Ends 06/30/2021
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Helen Christensen

Commissioner, First Term Ends 6/30/2022
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