On September 25, 2019, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (“the Council”) will hold a press conference to announce the establishment of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Complete Count Committee.
In anticipation of the upcoming 2020 decennial Census, the Council seeks to create a statewide infrastructure across our geographically and culturally diverse community through the Asian and Pacific Islander Complete Count Committee. This platform will facilitate the design and implementation of culturally responsive strategies to reach historically under-counted Asian Pacific Minnesotans.
The press conference will include comments from:
- David Maeda, Chair, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
- Marilyn Sanders, Regional Director (Chicago Office), U.S. Census Bureau
- Susan Brower, State Demographer, Minnesota Department of Administration
- Xiongpao Lee, Program Manager for Policy & Special Projects, Minnesota Council on Foundations
- Bao Vang, President/CEO, Hmong American Partnership (HAP)
- Allen Malicsi, Director of Educational Programs, Fil-Minnesotan Association
- Eh Tah Khu, Co-Executive Director, Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM)
- Faamati Winey, Small Business Owner & Community Leader, Samoan Community
- Khou Lor, Community Leader, Southwestern Minnesota
- Joselyn Raymundo, President/CEO, Rochester Home Infusion
Press Conference Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Press Conference Location: State Office Building - Room 181, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St.Paul, MN 55155
About the Council
The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is a state agency established in 1985. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §15.0145, the Council works towards economic, social, legal, and political equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) heritage. Visit us at
mn.gov/capm.
