Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission on

Examines and defines issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Americans and advises the Governor and state agencies on policies, plans, and needs.
Board Websitehttps://capaa.wa.gov/commission/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.117.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement for travel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Balanced representation of the Asian-Pacific American population based on geography, gender, age, and occupation.

Member List

Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT General Public
2 Cho, Sam 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
3 Huie, Carrie 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
4 Ping, Ping 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
5 Faitalia, Lafaitele Lydia 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
6 Uppala, Lalita 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
7 McKenna, Kiana 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
8 Sisavatdy, Ekkarath 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
9 Kosai, Kendall 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
10 Phongsa, David 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
11 Lehrman, Scott 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
12 Berman, Anna 07/18/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
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