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Governor Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Ty Tufono and Lynette Finau and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA):
Nam Nguyen is an Assistant Attorney General currently representing the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Prior to working at the Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Nguyen worked in private practice in Bellevue, WA, and Houston, TX. He graduated from Boston University School of Law in 2010.
Mr. Nguyen has a history of serving his community. After law school, Mr. Nguyen volunteered in Bayou La… Read more
Governor Inslee has proclaimed July 2016 as Mental Health Awareness in Communities of Color Month.
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is encouraging efforts to promote mental health awareness in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Mental health is essential to overall well-being, yet research shows that APIs are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to social stigma, linguistic and cultural disconnects, and lack of access to health care.
CAPAA encourages community conversations to promote… Read more
Commission to Meet on June 18 in Wapato
On Saturday, June 18, CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting at Filipino Hall in Wapato. You will have the opportunity to engage with Commissioners and hear about education policies and other issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities.
The public meeting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but attendees may arrive or depart at any time. Members of the public will have an opportunity to participate in the Community Forum at 11:50 a.m.
View more information.
Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards
The Washington State Arts… Read more
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Governor Inslee has declared May 2016 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Washington State. APA Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Public organizations are encouraged to designate time for activities commemorating the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.
View a list of APA events and resources.
State Board and Commission Opportunities
Washington State has more than 200 boards and commissions to which Governor Inslee appoints members.… Read more
