• It takes all of us to reduce stigma during disease outbreaks

    02/04/2020
    Co-authored by Washington Secretary of Health John Wiesman and Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director Toshiko Hasegawa. The original post is available here. Our world is tied more closely together today than at any point in human history. We are richer for it, especially in Washington state. We thrive and prosper on our international connections, trade, and travel. These connections can present modern day challenges, such as communicable diseases, that know no boundaries. On January 21, the Washington Department of… Read more

  • CAPAA Bids Farewell to Chair Tyati Tufono-Chaussee, Project Coordinator Sam Le, and Commissioner Lynette Finau

    06/27/2019
    Director Hasegawa talks with Project Coordinator Sam Le about his service with CAPAA over the past two years. After nine years of service on behalf of the Commission, Chair Tyati Tufono-Chaussee will conclude her time as a CAPAA appointee at the end of the month. “Chair Tufono-Chaussee has been a steadfast advocate on behalf of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Washington State,” said 1st Vice Chair Lisa Dickinson, who served with Tyati for eight years, and will take over the duties of Chair effective July 1. “Over the years, Tyati inspired CAPAA staff and commissioners with her passionate… Read more

  • May 2019 | Message from Toshiko Hasegawa, Executive Director

    05/06/2019

  • CAPAA Celebrates 45 Years of Service and Advocacy

    04/19/2019
    On Saturday, April 13th, 300 community members attended CAPAA‘s Sapphire Celebration, observing 45 years of service to Asian and Pacific Islander communities statewide. Honored at the event for their distinguished careers in serving the API communities were Diane Narasaki with CAPAA‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and Reynaldo Pascua with CAPAA‘s Vanguard Award, both of whom were named Commissioners Emeriti. CAPAA looks forward to continuing its work in advocacy and service on priority issues, such as the 2020 Census Full Count efforts, improving community-police relationships, promoting… Read more