Join us for an evening of networking and community at APAPA HQ. This annual event brings together community leaders, chapter leaders, and supporters of APAPA to celebrate the holiday season together. Reserve your tickets early and stay for the karaoke after party. This is a time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, and share our events and programs for 2025. We welcome everyone to join us!

We are excited to celebrate APAPA Founder CC Yin’s 88th birthday at his private main residence at Yin Ranch. This intimate gathering of esteemed guests is by invitation only. The event also honors influential community leaders within the APAPA community. Distinguished Congressmember Ted Lieu will deliver the keynote address, joined by other prominent guests, including Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Congressmember John Garamendi, Treasurer Fiona Ma, Assemblymember Mike Fong, and Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen. This special banquet-style dinner will benefit APAPA’s programs, including the National Internship Program, which is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of AANHPI leaders. Email events@apapa.org to attend, sponsor, or for more information. 

The AAPI Policy Summit, co-organized by the CSUS APIDA Center, CA APIAA Commission, and CA AAPILC, will be held at CSUS. APAPA is the Presenting Sponsor and will lead the Strategy Session, "Community Power Building." APAPA is also inviting Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) & EPIC as guest presenters. To join us, please register at https://shorturl.at/eE33r.

Learn more about the Sacramento Mayoral race by joining APAPA, NAACP Sacramento, and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce for an insightful evening with candidates Dr. Flojaune Cofer and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear the candidates speak on crucial topics such as public safety, among other important issues. The program will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Emcees include Eytan Wallace (Fox 40) and Julie Watts (CBS 13).

The APAPA Government Appointments Team supports highly qualified candidates who aspire to hold government-appointed positions. We will be hosting a reception with representatives from the CA Governor’s Appointments Team, including Chief Deputy Appointments Secretary Ismael Contreras and Appointments Secretary Morgan Carvajal. We encourage recent appointees and those interested in future appointments to join us. This event is by invitation only.

We invite community leaders and partnering organizations to join us for CA AANHPI Advocacy Day to support issues and policies which are important to our AAPI and diverse communities, including education, immigration, and resources to fight hate crimes. Support teams, materials, and lunch will be provided at the Stanley Mosk Library & Courts Building  (across the street from the State Capitol).  After the legislative outreach at the State Capitol, we will return to the library for a reception with the CA AAPILC.  Join us by clicking “RSVP” below or email events@apapa.org.  There is no cost to participate in this event. 

We need as many people (volunteers) to come as possible to read our script and talk to elected officials. 

Come for networking and lunch, then get training. 

Itinerary

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Training Presentation (Stanley Mosk Library, Room 500, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento CA)

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Group Meetings with Legislators

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception for coalition partners making advocacy day legislative visits (Cafeteria 15L, 1116 15th Street, Sacramento, CA)

Join us for our APAPA Asian Heritage Month Celebration! This is a special dinner event with sponsorships and table reservations available (32 round tables with 9 guests each). We are recognizing outstanding community leaders and highlighting our diverse cultural heritage.

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS: CA Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis & CA Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

PRESENTERS: CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CA State Controller Malia Cohen, CA Black Caucus Chair Lori Wilson, CA Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, CA Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Stephanie Nguyen

PUBLIC SAFETY CHAMPION AWARDS: SF Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, APOA President Captain Brent Kaneyuki, and Asian Resources Inc.

CIVIC LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD: CA AAPILC represented by Asm. Evan Low and Asm. Mike Fong

CULTURAL & CULINARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Chef Martin Yan

CA STATE CAPITOL LEGISLATORS HOSTING APAPA SPRING 2024 INTERNS: Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Treasurer Fiona Ma, Asm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Asm. Mike Gipson, Asm. Matt Haney, Asm. Tri Ta, Asm. Stephanie Nguyen, Asm. Lori Wilson, Asm. Laura Friedman, Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, Sen. Nancy Skinner, Sen. Brian Dahle

CO-EMCEES: Sam Shane (Anchor KFBK 1530AM) and Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Former CA Chief Justice & CEO Public Policy Institute of CA).

FAMILY STYLE DINNER SERVICE: Roline's Filipino Catering

CULTURAL PERFORMANCES: Singer Ernestine Balisi (Disney & Nickelodeon), Polynesian Fire Dancers, Asian Dancers, Egyptian Drums

There are a limited number of general reservations available.

Please contact events@apapa.org if you have any questions or concerns.

The APAPA National Internship Program takes place throughout the year, engaging over 200 college students from across the country. We organize professional development workshops and community service projects, providing valuable experiences for our student interns. Our interns are hosted by legislators and public officials, fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for growth. Email internship@apapa.org for more information.

Join us in partnership with the APAPA Greater Sacramento Chapter to honor and celebrate outstanding women leaders who have made significant contributions to our community.  Keynote speaker:  Former CA Supreme Court Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.  Other honorees/presenters: Reclamation District Board President Elena Lee Reeder, Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, and CA Assembly Budget Committee Consultant & APAPA Alumna Christine Miyashiro.

Join us for a town hall hosted by Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders and discuss important issues facing our Natomas community. Reception will be held from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Program starts at 6:00pm. Refreshments and light dinner will be provided.

RSVP: https://shorturl.at/biCDZ

Join us on our APAPA Jupiter Train, a historic and amazing train float! Email events@apapa.org to join our float. APAPA is also a sponsor and honoree at the local chamber of commerce dinner banquet afterwards.

Email events@apapa.org to join the march with APAPA and NAACP. Our meeting point will be at Oak Park.

Visit mlk365.org/the-march/ for more information.

Join CA Senator Angelique Ashby for the Natomas Town Hall at APAPA HQ. Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP at http://bit.ly/3NtFer2.

30th Year Anniversary of the Yin Ranch at the new Heritage Center Pavilion

VIP & General Reception 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Program and Dinner 6:00pm – 8:30pm

All proceeds from this special event will support APAPA’s programs, volunteer-driven chapters, and national internship program that will make a lasting impact for the next generation of leaders. For sponsorship information and seat reservations, please review the sponsorship opportunities. Dress code is business cocktail attire. Theme colors are burgundy, black, and gold.

Cultural Performances

• Guitarist/Singer LOLAH

• Swans Hmong Dance Institute

• Teng Fei Lion Dance

• Honor Kung Fu Academy

• Ohana Hawaiian Dance Group

• Dyami Fire Dancer

• Musician Neil Nayyar (Chinese Erhu and Guzheng, Indonesian Handpan, and Egyptian Darbuka)

We hope you will join us to celebrate with our community!  Thank you for your support and partnership! 

Please email events@apapa.org with sponsorship name and list of guest attendees by November 20th.

Join us on our APAPA Jupiter Train, a historic and amazing train float! Let us know if you'd like to participate in the Golden Harvest Parade on October 28th near the California State Capitol. Meet-up time is at 10:30 AM.

RSVP to events@apapa.org.

Join us for an opportunity to meet Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho. This event will be held at Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) National Headquarters at 4000 Truxel Rd, Suite 3, Sacramento, CA 95834. Don't miss this chance to engage with the District Attorney and learn more about homelessness and public safety concerns in Sacramento, CA.

Hosted by five local APAPA chapters: Greater Sacramento, Delta, San Joaquin, Elk Grove, Folsom

Sponsored by Carescope LLC, Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, Pegasus Bakery, Dumpling House, and other local businesses.

Email ChapterSupport@apapa.org for the Zoom link.

Our Panelists

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81146428744?pwd=N1dYWENxMVljcFBkOGpMM2NHZnIrQT09

Password: 214605

APAPA’s Youth Leadership Academy is an opportunity for high school students to develop the skills and experiences that they need to be successful in college and their future careers.

During our Youth Leadership Academy, students will attend workshops, discussions, and presentations on professional development, leadership, and career path planning. The Youth Leadership Academy allows students to learn and practice skills that are critical for young adults to develop to become successful future college graduates, working professionals, and community leaders.

All applicants must be students in grades 9-12

Complete the form below to attend our FREE workshops!

Workshop #1 Topic: Mental Health & Stress Management 

Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 5:00-6:00pm (PST)

• Managing your workload in school, work, and leadership positions

  • Creating an effective workplan

• Strategies for overcoming procrastination

• Resources for taking care of your mental health as a student and working young adult

  • Why taking care of your mental health is important

  • How to take care of your mental health while balancing other responsibilities

Our Event Speakers

Debra M. Kawahara, Ph.D., is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University. Her responsibilities include managing over 20 programs across 6 U.S. campuses and previous international sites; conducting and supervising research on multicultural and international dynamics, women’s issues, and mental health; and teaching numerous courses. She has also published extensively and has presented at international, national, and state venues.
Her current leadership roles include being an APA Council of Representatives member, APA Finance Committee member, an Advisory Committee member for the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, Divisions on Social Justice representative, and a National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology delegate. During her tenure on APA Council, she was one of the movers to gain council seats for the Ethnic Minority Psychological Associations, which was successfully passed by the APA membership. She also served as co-chair of the Apology Letter to the American Indian, Native American, and Indigenous Peoples and participated in the Council Diversity Work Group and its three subcommittees and several caucuses: Women’s Caucus (chair), Ethnic Minority Issues Caucus (secretary), Association of Practicing Psychologists, COUNT, Education & Training, and Public Interest.
Several awards have been bestowed upon Dr. Kawahara, including the APA Presidential Citation; Shining Star Award at the National Multicultural Conference & Summit; APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity’s Distinguished Career Contributions for Service Award; and APA’s Society for the Psychology of Women, Section on Asian Pacific Islander Women’s Pioneer Award.

Kat (she/her/siya) is a Pinay scholar-practitioner whose advising philosophy is cultivated by a culturally informed asset based approach. Kat is a UC Davis alumna with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Asian American Studies and Sociology and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Sacramento State University. She has worked in higher education for over 13 years in dedication to the advancement of hxstorically marginalized, systemically excluded, and underrepresented student scholars.

Prior to supporting the retention initiative, Kat was one of the inaugural diversity and inclusion educators and specialists with the Office of Campus Community Relations under the Vice Chancellor’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She also served as an academic advisor and academic counselor with the College of Letters and Science and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office. Engaged and active in social justice work and diversity education, Kat is a founding chairperson for the award winning ‘Developing Deeper Advising Relationships’ module, embedded in the UC Davis Advising Certificate Series. In addition, she collaborates with organizations including APIs Mobilize, The Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA), and Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) in service to the Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. 

Kat believes in the power of shared experiences and the importance of connectivity. When students have a culturally informed network that validates and cares for them holistically, they can truly thrive.

Region in the diasporas I identify with: Philippines, Okinawa, Pacific Islands*

*I recognize I am an Asian settler colonialist whose family benefits from ancestral transnational immigration to Pacific Islands, like Hawaii, due to the economic displacement from their homelands, like the Philippines. 

Thank you to our Title Sponsor!

join us on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 6:00pm to Celebrate the Launch of AANHPI Heritage Month!

The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association is hosting our 2023 AANHPI Heritage Month Launch Celebration on May 1st from 6-9pm at the California State Railroad Museum. 

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act so we are honoring the early contributions of the Chinese to our railroads and the continuing trend of AANHPI contributions to advanced technology today.

We are also highlighting the hidden history of how the Chinese built Northern California’s wine industry; Chinese labor cleared the land, planted the grapes, set up irrigation systems, and built the caves and wine cellars. To honor this history, we will feature wine tasting from various AANHPI-owned wineries.

Culinary specialties from diverse AANHPI communities from AANHPI owned businesses will be served as well.

Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event. Ticket sales will close on Friday, April 28th at 1:00pm PST.

All ticket purchases, donations, and sponsorships will be used to fund APAPA’s programs, including our K-12 AANHPI History Enrichment Initiative! Your support makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission to advance the AANHPI communities through leadership and civic engagement. Thank you for supporting our national organization with 44+ volunteer-driven chapters across the country.

Parking at the Event:

Short-term Parking: A small number of limited-term, metered parking spaces are available on the streets of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Street parking is metered from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, these spaces are not suitable for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes.

Long-term Parking: All-day parking is available at two parking garages located at both ends of the Old Sacramento Waterfront:

1. Old Sacramento Garage – Entrance at I Street between 3rd and 2nd St.

2. Tower Bridge Garage – Entrance on Capitol Blvd. and Neasham Circle near the Tower Bridge.

Click the button below to purchase your ticket(s)!

SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING | AANHPI WOMEN LEADERS IN STEM

Join us on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 for our AAPI Women Leaders in STEM Brunch. The event will include a keynote speech from Samaira Mehta followed by a Q&A. All ticket purchases will be used to fund APAPA’s Youth Leadership Academy Workshops.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event and our Youth Leadership Academy, please email imelda.martinez@apapa.org

All ages are welcome and brunch will be included. Purchase your tickets below!

Please join us on Saturday, March 25th at 12pm to participate in The Right On! Social Justice Art Procession! During the 1.5 hour long procession, 150 performers will walk in silence in a 12-block radius with a slow, deliberate pace to highlight landmark Supreme court cases that evidence systemic and institutional discrimination based on class, race, ethnicity, gender, and ability.

We will meet at 11:30am at the Robert Matsui Courthouse.

Attendees and audience members do not need to register.

To read more about the event, click here: https://angieeng.com/right-on-political-art-action-to.../

To volunteer at the event, please click the link below.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScOuis1SFtIMc.../viewform