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Director Hasegawa talks with Project Coordinator Sam Le about his service with CAPAA over the past two years. After nine years of service on behalf of the Commission, Chair Tyati Tufono-Chaussee will conclude her time as a CAPAA appointee at the end of the month. “Chair Tufono-Chaussee has been a steadfast advocate on behalf of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Washington State,” said 1st Vice Chair Lisa Dickinson, who served with Tyati for eight years, and will take over the duties of Chair effective July 1. “Over the years, Tyati inspired CAPAA staff and commissioners with her passionate… Read more
On Saturday, April 13th, 300 community members attended CAPAA‘s Sapphire Celebration, observing 45 years of service to Asian and Pacific Islander communities statewide. Honored at the event for their distinguished careers in serving the API communities were Diane Narasaki with CAPAA‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and Reynaldo Pascua with CAPAA‘s Vanguard Award, both of whom were named Commissioners Emeriti. CAPAA looks forward to continuing its work in advocacy and service on priority issues, such as the 2020 Census Full Count efforts, improving community-police relationships, promoting… Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Mich Matsudaira, who died Sunday. Mich was one of the original trailblazers who helped establish the Governor’s Asian American Advisory Council in 1972, which became the Commission in 1974. He served as the Commission’s first Executive Director from 1972-1978. “Mich understood the power of collective action and advocacy, and helped institutionalize a seat at the Governor’s table for our diverse communities,” said CAPAA Executive Director Toshiko Hasegawa. “We honor his love for people and passion for service as we continue the work of CAPAA… Read more
