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The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) offers its deepest sympathies and thoughts to the families and individuals who have been impacted by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The Filipino community is the second largest Asian Pacific Islander group in Washington. Sofia Aragon, a first generation Filipino American with family near the disaster area and Chair of CAPAA issued the following statement: “There are more than 90,000 Filipino Americans residing in Washington, this natural disaster affects countless members of our community. A heartfelt thank you to those working to… Read more
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Gerardine “Didi” Cabusao is Filipino-American and resides in Selah, Washington. She is a registered dietitian at Yakima Valley School, Department of Social and Health Services. She is also a consulting dietitian for the Senior Nutrition Program in Yakima County. Cabusao was also actively involved with the Yakima Valley Dietetic Association and served as the association’s president in 2003. Cabusao is currently serving as a board member of the Filipino American Community… Read more
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.” Itti will advise the Governor, the Legislature, state… Read more
