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Gov. Inslee appoints Michael Itti as executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Governor Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Michael Itti as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Itti is a second generation Thai-Chinese American born and raised in Washington.

“I am honored to be a voice for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and represent the needs of our diverse community,” Itti said. “I look forward to working in partnership with the community to promote equity in education, economic opportunity and access to health care for members of our community.”

Governor Inslee creates subcabinet to boost business diversity

Updated October 5, 2017

Supporting small and diverse businesses in state contracting is a priority for Gov. Jay Inslee and the state of Washington.

In July 2015, Gov. Inslee chose 12 of his cabinet agencies including the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs to form a Business Diversity Subcabinet. The subcabinet is tasked with increasing ways for small and diverse businesses to participate in Washington state contracting opportunities.

February 2019 | Message from Toshiko Hasegawa, CAPAA Executive Director

Video Message from Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa sharing on the beginning of the 2019 Washington State Legislative Session, the 2019 Asian Pacific American Legislative Day, and the Commission’s 45th Anniversary announcement.

For questions, please contact Project Coordinator Sam Le at sam.le@capaa.wa.gov

Ensuring community voices are heard by decision-makers

Washington State has numerous opportunities for the public to shape policy and make recommendations to the governor, legislature, and state agencies. Making government more accessible and ensuring community voices are heard by decision-makers is a key role for CAPAA.

CAPAA works with the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions, legislature, and state agencies to ensure members of the public, who reflect the diversity of our state, apply for and are appointed to boards, commissions, and state task forces.