https://theyappie.com/biden-appoints-krystal-kaai-to-lead-expanded-white-house-initiative-on-aanhpis/
CAPAC Executive Director, 2021 – Present
Krystal Ka’ai is the current executive director of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).
Ka’ai was recently appointed by the Biden administration to serve as executive director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI). She is the first Native Hawaiian to serve in this position.
The WHIAANPHI’s ambitious agenda includes working toward mitigating COVID-19 related anti-Asian bias, advancing health equity, strengthening public awareness of the APIA community, addressing equitable federal funding, and empowering civic engagement.
Sources:
“APIAHF Congratulates Krystal Ka’ai on Historic Appointment to Head the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.” APIAHF. May 28, 2021. Accessed August 15, 2021. https://www.apiahf.org/press-release/apiahf-congratulates-krystal-kaai-on-historic-appointment-to-head-the-white-house-initiative-on-asian-americans-native-hawaiians-and-pacific-islanders/.
Chen, ByShawna, and Shawna Chen. “Biden Appoints Krystal Ka’ai to Lead Expanded White House Initiative on AANHPIs.” The Yappie. May 28, 2021. Accessed August 15, 2021. https://theyappie.com/biden-appoints-krystal-kaai-to-lead-expanded-white-house-initiative-on-aanhpis/.
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