An evening of celebration, community, and scholarships. 🎊
Join APSEA and the APSEA Foundation for the Annual Scholarship Gala, where we honor the leaders of tomorrow.
This year, we are proud to recognize 7 outstanding students who went beyond the classroom and made a lasting impact in their communities.
We are also celebrating the contributions of this year’s award recipients:
🏆 APSEA Foundation Community Leadership Award: Stephanie Tom, Office of CA State Treasurer
🏆 APSEA Member of the Year: Aman Thiara, CA Dept. of Human Resources
🏆 APSEA President’s Award: CA Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration
📅 Thursday, May 14
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Cafeteria 15L, Sacramento
Tickets: $65–$75
Register at apseafoundation2026.eventbrite.com
Busy day in Sacramento yesterday! I was honored to open the Asian Pacific State Employees Association two-day convening focused on advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging within California’s public workforce.
Then headed to First 5 California’s Statewide Day of Action at Fairytale Town, where families received tools and resources to help children grow up healthy, resilient, and ready to succeed.
Congratulations to the outstanding small business owners recognized at the U.S. Small Business Administration 10th Annual Capital Region Small Business Awards! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
And I was especially happy to see longtime friend Harriet Salerno at Crime Victims United’s annual awards event. Since 1990, the organization has worked to support victims’ rights, strengthen public safety, and promote balance in our criminal justice system.
Days like this remind me why I love public service. ❤️ #LoveMyJob
#California #Sacramento #PublicService #SmallBusiness #VictimsRights #Equity #Inclusion #Community #Leadership #First5California #APSEA #SBA #ResultsNotRhetoric @first5california@crimevictimsunited@apseasac@sbagov
Huge success at the Elk Grove Career Fair!
It was incredibly rewarding to connect with so many motivated job seekers and share insights about careers in state service.
Big thanks to APSEA members who showed up, engaged, and helped make a real impact. Your time and energy did not go unnoticed.
We also appreciate the opportunity Elk Grove Vice Mayor @darren_suen provided to be part of such a meaningful community event. And to everyone who stopped by the APSEA table, thank you for the great conversations and genuine interest. We’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue supporting the next generation of state professionals.
Sacramento’s biggest AAPI celebration is almost here and we want to see you there! 🌟
As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we love seeing our community come together like this. Shoutout to our friends at @sacasiancc for making it happen!
The 5th Annual AAPI Night Market is coming to Capitol Mall and the lineup is stacked.
🎤 Headliner: @umi_is_
🔥 @hellasoosh
🔥 @djumami
🔥 @basivibe
Plus 40+ local food and retail vendors, cultural performances, art installations, and good vibes all night.
📅 Friday, May 15
🕔 5:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Grab your tickets at aapinightmarket.com
#AAPINightMarket #AAPI #AAPiHeritageMonth #SacramentoEvents #AAPICommunity SupportLocal
⏰ Early bird pricing ends April 15th! Don’t miss your chance to register for the 2026 State of Belonging: Workforce Equity Symposium at a discounted rate.
APSEA Members register for just $100 (includes lunch both days!). Non-members and group rates also available.
📅 May 6 and 7, 2026 📍 May Lee Auditorium, 651 Bannon St., Sacramento, CA
Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to register today. Share with your team and colleagues!
#APSEA #StateOfBelonging #WorkforceEquity #DEI #EEO StateService EarlyBird
Meet the incredible speakers joining us at the 2026 State of Belonging: Workforce Equity Symposium! 🌟
From state leaders to equity champions, this lineup is bringing knowledge, experience, and real talk about what belonging looks like in today’s workplace.
Proudly sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation.
📅 May 6 and 7, 2026 📍 May Lee Auditorium, Sacramento, CA
Register now before early bird pricing ends April 15th! Link in bio.
#APSEA #FeaturedSpeakers #WorkforceEquity #StateOfBelonging #DEI AsianPacific
The APSEA Foundation will be awarding multiple scholarships this year, $1,000 each, made possible by sponsors: APSEA, the APSEA President’s Circle Legacy Fund, the Woo Family, the Loveson Family, Pattie Fong, and Avatar IT Solutions.
If you know a high school senior or college student in Sacramento County or surrounding areas who leads with purpose, serves their community, and shows commitment to DEI through everyday impact, please share this with them.
📅 Apply by March 22, 2026
🔗 Scan the QR code to apply
✉️ Questions: [email protected]
#APSEA #APSEAFoundation #Scholarship #Sacramento #CollegeScholarship
Tonight, I had the honor of sharing a panel alongside two amazing ladies who have paved the way for many to become influential change makers in the community - Christine Nguyen, CEO of My Sister’s House, and Mona Pasquil Rogers, Director of California Public Policy for Meta, at a collaborative event hosted by the Asian Pacific State Employees Association, My Sister’s House, and 3Strands during Women’s History Month. We shared our experiences, struggles, and successes on how we got to where we currently are. While our stories may differ a bit, we all shared the same goal of lifting each other up, speaking up for others when they are not able to, and if you are the first, making sure you aren’t the last. #AD10 #teamnguyen #womenshistorymonth #sacramento #elkgrove
This speaker lineup is the real deal. 💛
Registration is open for the @apseasac APSEA 2026 State of Belonging: Workforce Equity Symposium on May 6–7 in Sacramento, proudly sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation @dorcalifornia . We’re bringing together high-profile leaders across state service and beyond, plus workshops that get practical about what belonging looks like in real workplaces.
For DEI, EEO practitioners, HR professionals and state employees.
Scan the QR code to register and share with your team.
#StateService #WorkforceEquity #DEI #EEO sacramento
APSEA is proud to participate again in the 2026 Sacramento County Women & Girls Festival on Saturday, March 7 as we celebrate Women’s History Month and the women and girls who power our community. 💛
Come say hi to @apseasac at our Table Spotlight: Employment Resources, with our partners @asianresourcesinc , SEIU-UHW Futuro Health, and SETA. Learn about career pathways, training resources, and ways to get connected.
🎟 Tickets and info: bit.ly/2026SacFestival (registration encouraged)
📍 Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd
🕙 10 am to 2 pm
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenAndGirlsFestival #SacramentoCounty #CommunityPartnership #APSEA
3 scholarships. $1,000 each. 💫
We are sponsoring three scholarships through the APSEA Foundation to support students on their college journey. Two of the three scholarships are funded by the President’s Circle Legacy Fund, which raised additional support during our 50th Anniversary Gala.
If you know a high school senior or college student in Sacramento County or surrounding counties who leads with purpose, cares for others, and makes a difference in their community, please share this with your children, relatives, friends, and community.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through community service and everyday impact.
🗓️ Apply by March 22, 2026
🏆 Awards presented at the APSEA Foundation Scholarship Gala: Thursday, May 14 at Cafeteria 15L
🔗 apseafoundation.org/application
📩 Questions: [email protected]
#APSEA #APSEAFoundation #Scholarship #Sacramento #CollegeScholarship
APSEA @apseasac members and community friends, join us. 💜
APSEA and My Sister’s House @my_sisters_house are co-hosting a Women’s History Month night of networking + real talk with women leaders. Come meet new people, build connections, and leave with something you can carry into your work and your community.
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future
📅 Wed, March 11, 2026 | 6–8 pm
📍 The Table, 1211 H Street, Sacramento
We’re honored to learn from @asmstephanienguyen Asm. Stephanie Nguyen, @christine.hong.nguyen Christine Nguyen (CEO, My Sister’s House), and Mona Pasquil Rogers (Director of CA Public Policy, Meta). Light refreshments will be served and seats are limited.
APSEA members: registration is free.
Non-APSEA guests: tickets available.
Huge thank you to The Table and 3 Strands for sponsoring this event.
#WomensHistoryMonth #SacramentoNetworking #WomenLeaders #CommunityPartnership #APSEA
