Diversity Celebration Speaker Series
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Kathy Ko Chin and Ms. Tavae Samuelu as they discuss their work with Asian and Pacific Islander communities in recognition of National Minority Health Month.
Kathy Ko Chin, president & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), spearheads the organization's efforts to influence policy, mobilize communities and strengthen organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs). Recognized as an authority on national health policy, Kathy is a renowned voice for the Asian American community and served on the President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Tavae Samuelu, Executive Director for Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), provides strategic oversight towards realizing EPIC’s mission to promote social justice by engaging the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through culturally-relevant development, advocacy, and research. She’s passionate about liberation work and supporting the political consciousness and growth of youth.