Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission

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 Website

Policy Area

General Government

Governor Appointments

Total Board Positions

Statutory Authority

RCW 43.117.040

Statutory Authority Website

Public Disclosure Required?

Senate Confirmation Required?

Compensation

Reimbursement for travel expenses

Term Length (years) 3

Statutory Term Limits

Board Requirements

Balanced representation of the Asian-Pacific American population based on geography, gender, age, and occupation.

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Nguyen, Nam	07/01/2022	06/30/2025	General Public
2	Cho, Sam	07/06/2021	06/30/2024	General Public
3	Huie, Carrie	07/01/2022	06/30/2025	General Public
4	Ping, Ping	07/01/2020	06/30/2023	General Public
5	Faitalia , Lafaitele Lydia	07/01/2022	06/30/2025	General Public
6	Uppala, Lalita	07/06/2021	06/30/2024	General Public
7	Diaz, Julio	07/01/2020	06/30/2023	General Public
8	Sisavatdy, Ekkarath	07/01/2020	06/30/2023	General Public
9	Kosai, Kendall	07/01/2022	06/30/2025	General Public
10	VACANT			General Public
11	Valu, Va'eomatoka	07/01/2020	06/30/2023	General Public
12	Abbott, Chongsun	07/06/2021	06/30/2024	General Public