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Salary: $83,724.00 - $145,000.00 Annually Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA – With Telework Options In your role as the Executive Director, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead a cabinet-level state agency that advises the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on issues impacting Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Asian/Asian American communities across Washington. This role requires managing daily operations including staff, budget, programs, and communications, and advancing a strategic vision grounded in equity and inclusion. You will work closely with Commissioners… Read more

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates to serve the diverse Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) constituencies of Washington State. CAPAA is highly encouraging people from SW, Eastern and Central Washington to apply. CAPAA is a small, cabinet-level state agency comprised of three staff and 12 commissioners representing the geographic and cultural diversity of Washington State. Its mission is to improve the well-being of ANHPI’s living by identifying and examining issues impacting them. Its… Read more

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Every year during the month of May, we celebrate the diverse cultures that weave together to shape the rich tapestry of our shared history. About 24 million or 7.2% represents the number of Asians in the U.S. in 2020; and about 1.6 million or 0.5% represents the number of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander residents in the U.S. in 2020. (1)  Today, the Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities are among the fastest growing… Read more

Commissioners Ekk Sisavatdy and David Phongsa collaborated with the Governor's Office to establish a State Proclamation for Pi Mai, or Lao New Year. Lao New Year (3 -day celebration) marks the beginning of the traditional Lao calendar, following the Buddhist lunisolar system and corresponding to the year 2569 in the Buddhist Era, with water-blessing traditions symbolizing renewal and transformation. CAPAA encourages all residents to join in celebrating the heritage, contributions and vibrant traditions of the Lao community. Download the full Proclamation… Read more