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“The ART of Survival” hosted by the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCW) is a part of the “Remembering The Past and Welcoming the Future Series Event”, which has the goal of supporting Cambodian Americans understand their culture and heritage. “The ART of Survival” was hosted at Seattle City Hall with hundreds of community members and youths in attendance. Below are the short reflections of newly appointed Commissioner Sina Sam, 2nd Vice Chair Tam Dinh, Commissioner Ekkarath Sisavatdy, Project Coordinator Sam Le, and , all of whom are of Southeast Asian heritage and are… Read more
Governor Inslee recently announced the appointment of Sina Sam to serve on the Commission. Commissioner Sina Sam is a 1.5 generation Cambodian American, born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in Seattle, WA. She has been active in the Cambodian community in Washington State for almost 20 years, and she is currently the Program Exam Specialist at Washington State University’s Global Campus. – Go Cougs! Commissioner Sam is an experienced facilitator, lobbying for policies that benefit diverse communities of color, gender and reproductive justice, and immigrant… Read more
Governor Inslee has appointed Sina Sam to serve on the Commission.
Commissioner Sina Sam is a 1.5 generation Cambodian American, born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in Seattle, WA. She has been active in the Cambodian community in Washington State for almost 20 years and is currently the Program Exam Specialist at Washington State University’s Global Campus.
Commissioner Sam is an advocate for policies that benefit communities of color, gender and reproductive justice, violence prevention, LGBTQ allyship, and immigrant and refugee rights, particularly furthering SE Asian visibility and… Read more
Governor Inslee signed a bill to expand health care coverage for Washingtonians from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia on March 22. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) would like to acknowledge Governor Inslee and legislators for their commitment to improving the health and well-being of all Washingtonians. The Commission extends its appreciation to the COFA Alliance National Network, the Children’s Alliance, the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, the Pacific Islander Health Board, and students, educators,… Read more
