Davis Chapter
California
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
APAPA Davis Internship Reception
Join us on Saturday, April 27th, 4pm-7pm
International House (Davis)
10 College Park, Davis, 95616
Register now $35 or $10 for students.
• Recognizing Interns and Host Offices
• Silent Auction
• Cultural Dances
• Hors d'oeuvres
National Internship Program — We did it!
APAPA's latest National Internship Program had 22+ chapters participating. Davis Chapter placed 8 interns.
APAPA Davis Chapter is delighted to have paired interns with Davis Mayor Will Arnold, Davis Vice-Mayor Josh Chapman, Davis City Councilwoman Gloria Partida, Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs, Yolo County Assessor Jesse Salinas (x2), Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, DJUSD Superintendent Matt Best, and DJUSD Board President Lea Darrah.
The APAPA National Internship Program hosts over 250+ college student interns each year throughout the country from the CA state capitol in Sacramento to Washington, DC. Over 100+ elected officials collaborate with APAPA.
Davis Chapter Makes the Local News
Our chapter was honored to have two wonderful articles in the Davis Enterprise during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Both articles gave us a great opportunity to share what we are doing with the Davis community and promote our organization. We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Davis community!
APAPA Davis committed to civic engagement
With great partnerships and community outreach, the Davis Chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association has been dedicated to celebrating and honoring their diverse community during Asian Heritage Month and throughout the year… Read full article here.
Local Chinese community instrumental in Gam Saan Trail development
Retracing the steps of Gold Rush-era Chinese who navigated across the Pacific and landed upon Gam Saan (Gold Mountain in Cantonese), members of the local Chinese community recently gathered at a new California State Park trail head near where James W. Marshall found specks of gold in 1948 about 36 miles up the American River from Sacramento… Read full article here.
APAPA Davis Chapter's Annual Retreat
The retreat was a great opportunity for APAPA members to meet, learn and discuss issues related to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. APAPA at UC Davis members were in attendance too. Coming out of the retreat, both groups have developed priorities and have already started planning for a successful 2023–2024!
APAPA Youth Leadership Academy
APAPA Davis Chapter, in collaboration with the APAPA Greater Sacramento Chapter, held APAPA's most recent Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). This recurring program focuses on developing civically engaged young leaders who want to make a difference in the civic life of our their communities and beyond. Participants chose between four programs in which they receive a lectures and activities on topics ranging from personal development, leadership, civic engagement and career path planning. YLA will continues to be a great opportunity for attendees to meet experts in various career fields, network with professionals, and develop personal and leadership skills.
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Our Chapter Board Members
Carla Datanagan
President
Ruth Asmundson
Chair
Aaron Wedra
Board Member (VP Development)
Lisa Salinas
Board Member (VP Membership)
Sunny Liu
Board Member (Secretary)
James Guo
Board Member (Treasurer)
Alan Wei
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Wei Zhang
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Mary Yin Liu
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Gurkern Sufi
Board Member
Andrew Kim
Board Member (National Program Director)
Shirley Xiong
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Elijah Navarro
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Trisha Nair
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