Bay Area Asian Pacific American Legislative Staffers (BAAPALS)

05/25/2021

Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment & Media is a free, virtual event on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 9:30am-3:15pm PT. It features prominent AAPI creators, artists, industry leaders, elected officials, tech innovators, journalists and more. The theme of this Summit is that we are “for” the inclusion & accurate representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in entertainment and media, and "for" identifying & implementing solutions that dispel the negative stereotypes that are currently a staple of mainstream culture.

We aim to create conversations by sharing ideas, elevating awareness and creating a network of all interested parties that have the passion, skills and power to impact how entertainment and pop culture is made -- resulting in AAPIs being properly represented at an unprecedented scale.

WHAT: Virtual AAPI Summit Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment & Media
WHEN: May 26 at 9:30-3pm PST
WHERE: Virtual Summit, Register at aapisummit.com

Immortal Studios is hosting a Free Virtual Summit to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Wed, May 26 from 9:30am-3:00pm PST, with our partners - Los Angeles Times, NextShark, and CAPE - Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment.

To register, go to www.aapisummit.com

Join us at a unique event that brings together prominent AAPI storytellers, industry executives, tech innovators and elected officials, including Jon M. Chu, Director of Crazy Rich Asians, Senator Mazie Hirono, Christina M. Kim, Executive Producer of Kung Fu and Patrick Lee, Co-founder of Rotten Tomatoes. By creating conversations with this diverse group and linking them to the public, we aim to share ideas, elevate awareness and impact how entertainment is produced and how media covers AAPIs – resulting in AAPIs being properly represented at an unprecedented scale.

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05/21/2021

LIVE: Join the inaugural Statewide AAPI Staffer Networking Mixer to meet AAPI staffers throughout the State and panel discussing the importance of AAPI representation in government from our esteemed speakers:
- Warren Furutani, Former Assemblymember for Assembly District 55
- Bill Wong, Political Strategist
- Maeley Tom, Former Assembly Chief Administrative Officer and former Chief of Staff to Senate President pro Tem
- Annie Lam, Executive Director of the League of Cities Asian Pacific Islander Caucus

Register for the event here: bit.ly/CA-AAPI

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CA API Staffer Networking Mixer . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/18/2021

Join us this Thursday, May 20 at 6pm for our inaugural Statewide AAPI Networking Mixer which includes a panel on the importance of AAPI representation in government with AAPI leaders: Warren Furutani, Bill Wong, Maeley Tom, and Annie Lam. Don't miss it! Register at bit.ly/ca-aapi

05/10/2021

Happy Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We are celebrating all AANHPI staffers this month by partnering with our sister organizations, Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association - APICA and Asian Pacific American Legislative Staff Network - APALS to host a Statewide AAPI Staffer Networking Mixer.

Join us for a staffer networking mixer that connects AAPI staffers from Sacramento, to the Bay Area, to SoCal. BAAPALS remains committed to building our pipeline to uplift and support legislative staffers and their career in public service. We hope that you will join us on our mission to champion and support new and alumni AAPI staffers. All staffers past and present are welcome to join us.

WHAT: Statewide AAPI Staffer Networking Mixer
WHEN: Thursday, May 20 at 6pm-7pm
WHERE: Zoom, register at bit.ly/ca-aapi

05/10/2021

Over the past decade, Asian Americans have formed tight-knit groups to champion one another. In the 25 years since, we have seen AAPI representation in Washington increase to include senators and representatives, the first Asian-American Vice President—however, Asian American white-collar professionals are the least likely group in the United States to be promoted into management.

This is why BAAPALS remains committed to building our pipeline to uplift and support legislative staffers and their career in public service.

The chief diversity officer at Yelp who is Filipino American says that National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is a great time to start learning how to support AAPI friends, colleagues, and business owners.

05/07/2021

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let's reflect and honor the history of AANHPI communities in addition to celebrating all of the AANHPI staffers that have dedicated their careers to public service.

"This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity."

This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native

09/19/2020

TODAY: Please join AACI, ALA, APALI and CLUSA for our community partners at the annual AAPI Civic Leadership (Virtual) Summit on Saturday, September 19 from 10am - 12pm.

This year, the summit will address issues related to anti-Asian hate, solidarity among the Black and Asian communities, and voter mobilization in preparation for the November election. We have a powerful lineup of panelists participating in the panel titled “A Pivotal Moment for Asian and Black Communities: A Dialogue About Racism and Solidarity.” As we continue to stand up against racial injustice and address the systemic inequity impacting our community, I hope you’ll join us for this important event.

AAPI Civic Leadership Summit
Saturday, September 19, 10am - 12pm
Free Event: Register Now at https://bit.ly/SV-AAPI-2020

Public officials, community leaders, activists, volunteers, and students are encouraged to participate in Silicon Valley's 2nd annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Civic Leadership Summit.

Tickets are FREE and the event is entirely virtual.

09/20/2019

364 days out of the year, we put our elected officials, organizations, and constituents first. Today, we celebrated each other and how we can continue to support and lean on one another to sustain ourselves in a career of public service. BAAPALS is strongly committed to strengthening our pipeline and being a resource to emerging, current, and former staffers. Shout out to our sister organization, the Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association - APICA, for coming down from Sacramento to join us!

Thank you to the San Francisco 49ers and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group for partnering with us to celebrate public service staffers in government and nonprofit.

09/19/2019

We look forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow’s Public Official and Civic Leader Staff "Thank You" event on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Levi Stadium from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Join us for happy hour with free food and drinks to celebrate our pipeline!

All are welcome! Please RSVP at

Public Official & Civic Leader Staff "Thank You" Event This is a special invitation to public and non-profit sector staff members and Silicon Valley Leadership Group member company representatives, as we say "Thank You" for all the work you have done with us this year. Join us for an evening of ente...