Governor Ferguson appoints Jenifer Chao to serve as Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director

Governor Ferguson appoints Jenifer Chao to serve as Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director Publish Date October 30, 2026 Dan.Jackson@GO… October 30, 2026 - 2:12pm Story Body OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Jenifer Chao as executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. The appointment is effective Nov. 1. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is a state agency tasked with improving the lives of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander residents in Washington state by ensuring their access to government, business, education and more. The commission includes an advisory board of 12 commissioners who are also appointed by the Governor. The commission traces its origins to Gov. Dan Evans, whose 1972 executive order created The Governor’s Asian Advisory Council. Two years later, the Legislature formally created the commission. In 1995, the name was changed to include Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians to reflect the broad diversity of the community. Chao brings more than 25 years of experience in public policy, strategic leadership, and managing complex organiza

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