Tech Summit 2022 Announcement
APAICS is excited to announce its Tech Summit 2022, which will be held virtually on September 20th & 21st, 2022.
The APAICS Tech Summit brings together community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.
Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation at all levels in the tech industry, challenges and opportunities in addressing the digital divide, preventing online harassment and misinformation, digital skilling initiatives to increase technical literacy in underserved communities, the importance of privacy and cybersecurity in a growing digital world, as well as the potential effects of new and evolving technologies and legislation, and what our partners are doing to adapt to these changing conditions.
To register and learn more, use the link here.
Women's Collective Summit Recap
Our fourth annual Women’s Collective Summit was held in Las Vegas, NV this past weekend. Featuring figures like First Lady of Nevada Kathy Sisolak, the Hon. Cecelia González, the Hon. Brittney Miller, the Hon. Rochelle Thuy Nguyen, and the Hon. Selena Torres, we were able to highlight the accomplishments and political leadership of several different women.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2022 Women's Collective Summit, and we hope to see you next year!
APAICS Candids Podcast
Listen to Episode 5 of the Candids podcast, where APAICS President & CEO Madalene Mielke sits down with Lao American advocate and foodways organizer Channapha Khamvongsa.
In this conversation, Khamvongsa speaks of Lao American histories, her advocacy efforts through organizations like Legacies of War and the Lao Food Foundation, as well as the central role of food in her work.
Listen on Spotify here.
Office Internship Opportunity
Program Dates:
September 6 - December 2, 2022
Application Deadline:
July 21, 2022 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Location:
Washington, DC
Find out more and apply here.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
APAICS has partnered with the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) to curate and disseminate the most updated COVID-19 resources created for and by the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) communities. These resources include guides and FAQs on COVID-19 transmission, prevention, and vaccinations, and are available in multiple AA & NH/PI languages.
Featured Resource:
"Woven with Elders Toolkit" by the Pacific Islander Community Association of WA (PICA-WA) - Explaining vaccines, COVID-19 myths, and FAQs to elders.
Available here in English and at this link in 6 NH/PI languages.