Commissioner Faitalia is a first-generation Tongan-Samoan, born and raised in California. She…
Commissioners
Lalita Uppala
1st Vice Chair
King County
Commissioner Lalita Uppala moved to Seattle, WA in 1990 pursuing a degree in public health (…
Kendall Kosai
2nd Vice Chair
Pierce County
Kendall Kosai is the Director of Policy for the Anti-…
Ekkarath Sisavatdy
Commissioner
King County
Lao American by chance, love by choice, and Lao’d by necessity; Commissioner Sisavatdy was the…
Sam Cho
Commissioner
King County
Commissioner Sam Cho is a second-generation Korean American who was raised by Korean immigrants…
Scott Lehrman
Commissioner
Franklin County
Scott Lehrman is a Japanese American resident of Pasco, Washington where he lives with his wife…
Carrie Huie
Commissioner
Yakima County
Commissioner Carrie Huie-Pascua is a first-generation Chinese American born in Ellensburg, WA.…
Ping Ping
Commissioner
Spokane County
Commissioner Ping Ping resides in Spokane, Washington. She is a tenured instructor of Sociology…
Kiana McKenna
Commissioner
Spokane County
Kiana was appointed to CAPAA in June 2023. She is currently the Director of Policy and Civic…
David Phongsa
Commissioner
Benton County
David is an active member of his community, volunteering his time and efforts in community…
Anna Lising
Commissioner
King County
Anna Lising is a Filipina immigrant and a mom of 3 (two humans and a dog). Raised by a single…