Iowa Department of Human RightsExecutive Officer, Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
Apr. 2021 - Nov. 2024State of Iowa•Lead Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, and 7- person Commission of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Strategic Direction with a focus on education, and healthcare navigation as initiative for bringing community-led change to the Iowa API population •Serve as subject matter expert for local governments, policy makers, stakeholders, and community partners on status-related data for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Iowa •Connect API Iowa residents to government services and leaders, by facilitating town halls, supporting language access resources, and addressing gaps and needs with service providers •Celebrate and bring visibility to API Iowa residents by providing educational and informative sessions highlighting API Languages, Communities and Cultures through speaking engagements, public panels, and forums •Manage Communications Strategies and Public Information for Division on Community and Advocacy Services through Social Media platforms and GovDelivery Information Distributions •Created and Delivered the 2020, 2021, Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, and the 2022 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration virtual, statewide ceremonies to provide safe celebrations in light of ongoing pandemic •Created 'People You Should Know' Video Series highlighting advocates working behind the scenes to advance Human Rights