What We Do
The Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs:
- Advocates for Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage
- Serves the needs of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of the state by coordinating the efforts of other state departments and providing assistance
- Assists, develops and coordinates other public or private organizations which serve Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage
- Informs Iowans about programs and agencies operating to assist people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage
The Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs works closely with the Commission of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs.
Iowa Data Center Asian and Pacific Islander Report 2023
History
On October 5, 2004, Governor Thomas Vilsack announced appointments to the Commission on the Status of Asian and Pacific Islanders (now the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs). The commission was created by Senate File 2188, which Governor Vilsack signed into law on March 31, 2004.