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About the Asian American & Pacific Islander Commission

The Massachusetts Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission (AAPIC) is the Commonwealth’s only permanent, statewide body dedicated to addressing the needs and challenges of the AAPI community. The AAPIC provides programs, education, resources, and advocacy throughout Massachusetts.

 

Founded in 2006 as the Asian American Commission, its name was officially changed in 2021 to the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission in order to more accurately capture and celebrate the rich tapestry of the AANHPI community.

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Today, as the AAPIC, our mission encompasses:

  • Celebrating the significant roles Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders play across various spheres of the Commonwealth, from the social and cultural to the economic and political.

     

  • Actively identifying and addressing the unique challenges faced by residents of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

     

  • Fostering the growth and prosperity of our diverse community, ensuring a brighter future for every resident of Massachusetts.

     

Join us in our journey as we advocate with and for the dynamic and multifaceted AAPI community, embodying the spirit and aspirations of Massachusetts.

The AAPI Commission is housed within the Treasury Department, and is composed of 21 Commissioners appointed by elected officials throughout the Commonwealth, as well as staff. In addition to acting as a government agency, the AAPIC also has a non-profit, which can be donated to here.

 

Public Records Requests:

For questions relating to the public records and related media request process, you may contact Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission Records Access Officer and Executive Director, Yasmin Padamsee Forbes by email at
yasmin.padamsee@aapicommission
.org.