OUR STAFF — EPHRAIM COLBERT OPERATIONS MANAGER SHARONDA ELIZABETH EVERETT SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER SOFIA KARIMI PROGRAM MANAGER LENAYA KIMBALL PROGRAM COORDINATOR NHIEN LE MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DONOVAN RAMOS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANAGER PHOEBE SAWYER PROJECT ASSOCIATE JAMILA SHIPP C4H MANAGING DIRECTOR HAYLEY SMART EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO AND OFFICE MANAGER CALI TRAN COVID-19 RESPONSE FELLOW RUOYU (AMY) WANG SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

HIV EDUCATION & OUTREACH Coming soon... LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COVID-19 & Influenza Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives HIV Education & Outreach CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION OUTREACH HIV EDUCATION & OUTREACH PUBLIC HEALTH INITITATIVES — FIND A LOCAL VACCINE CLINIC AT www.vaccines.gov COVID-19 & INFLUENZA PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HIV EDUCATION & OUTREACH — FIND A LOCAL VACCINE CLINIC AT www.vaccines.gov LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Expanding Access to Healthcare COVID-19 & Influenza Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives

JAMILA SHIPP C4H MANAGING DIRECTOR OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Jamila Shipp is the managing director for Capacity for Health, a program of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. An Oakland native and nationally respected leader in public health, community advocacy and capacity-building, Shipp brings a heart for social justice, nearly two decades of experience, and a track-record of innovation in an always changing HIV sector. ​ Jamila has extensive experience in program development, implementation, research, and evaluation of HIV/AIDS prevention programs. She specializes in underserved populations, particularly sex workers, homeless, and substance users. She has served as the chair of the California HIV planning group. Jamila holds a Masters of Public Health from San Francisco State University, and a B.S. in Health Care Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL INITIATIVES — THE HOT POT The Hot Pot is a monthly video podcast hosted by Princess Mae Visconde, Senior Community Engagement Manager at APIAHF. This show is a space for us to have important conversations, share knowledge, experiences, and insights while honoring the unique identities that make up AA NH/PI communities. AA NH/PI communities are often lumped together, but here at the show, we recognize that each culture is unique. Each community is unique. Each month together we will learn from community leaders who advocate and are a part of AA NH/PI communities. ​ WATCH NOW NEW PODCAST UPDATES EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL INITIATIVES —

OUR LEADERSHIP — JULIET K. CHOI, JD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LILY SHEN CHIEF OF STAFF AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COVID-19 RESPONSE MICHAEL H. CHAE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER MARY L. SMITH, JD VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS JOHN "JAKE" GREENE II INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER KAMANAʻOPONO M. CRABBE, PhD COUNSELOR VICTORIA LAI, JD COUNSELOR

HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS Health equity means that every individual has the opportunity to attain optimal health and well-being. To achieve health equity, our country must work to address pervasive disparities in both access and outcomes. Our experience has shown us that achieving health equity requires in-depth research to identify problems and solutions, responsive policies to population needs and smart investments in communities. In doing so, we must address both the underlying socio-economic factors and existing policies that drive health care disparities. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Medicare and Medicaid Data Disaggregation Human Equity and Human Rights MEDICARE & MEDICAID DATA DISAGGREGATION EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY — RESPONSIVE RESEARCH Data and research are the underpinning of any effort to achieve health equity. We cannot address disparities without first understanding what they are and who they impact, followed by understanding what interventions and changes are needed to adequately and effectively uplift affected populations. Since, and before, the groundbreaking 1985 Heckler Report, which failed to accurately reflect the realities of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, advocates and academics have worked for better reporting. We work to advocate for research, both by government and private actors, that accounts for disaggregated data, includes the voices of relevant communities and furthers our understanding of how health equity can be achieved. ​ ADDRESSING POLICY SHORTCOMINGS Public policy can both exacerbate and minimize health disparities. We believe that policymakers at all levels of government must act to address previous injustices and prevent future disparities. Policy interventions to achieve health equity range from ensuring communities of color have access to safe, livable communities to closing nationwide gaps in cancer outcomes, maternal mortality and diabetes prevention. SMART COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS We believe empowered communities are best positioned to determined what is needed for achieving their own health equity. Decision-making and research must include input and leadership from affected communities. Funding local efforts of community based organizations, who know best the needs of their neighborhoods, are often the most effective ways to address disparities. And while national problems often require national solutions, we must account for the ways those solutions will impact diverse communities. ​ POLICY HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Expanding Access to Healthcare Data Disaggregation Medicare & Medicaid

MEDICARE & MEDICAID WHAT WE DO In 2010, we worked to shape and pass the biggest expansion in health care access and civil rights in a generation through the Affordable Care Act. Now we continue to defend the law in the halls of Congress, the Administration and in the courts. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Data Disaggregation Human Equity and Human Rights Medicare and Medicaid The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one of the most significant expansions in civil rights and health care since the creation of the Medicaid program in 1964. The ACA’s public and private coverage expansions have cut the uninsured rate in half for Asian Americans (from 15.1% to 7.5%) and nearly half for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (14.5% to 7.8%). Despite these historic gains, disparities within Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities remain due to varying degrees of poverty, immigration-based barriers, lack of cultural competency in the health care system, and language access barriers. ​ HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS DATA DISAGGREGATION EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE MEDICARE & MEDICAID POLICY — GETTING PEOPLE COVERED AND HELPING THEM STAY COVERED APIAHF leverages a considerable network of national and community-based partners throughout the country to support continued enrollment efforts through culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies. We work with federal and state policymakers to ensure that policies and programs meet the needs of AA and NHPIs and other immigrant communities. ​ In 2012, APIAHF co-founded Action for Health Justice with the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Los Angeles, Asian Americans Advancing Justice — AAJC and 72 federally qualified health centers and community based organizations. Across three enrollment periods, Action for Health Justice outreached and educated nearly 1 million AAs and NHPIs in 56 different languages, helping to substantially lessen the coverage gap in these populations. KEEPING MEDICAID’S PROMISE Medicaid is a lifeline for 24 percent of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and 16 percent of Asian Americans under 65, providing coverage they otherwise would never be able to afford. Whether it is fighting attempts to dismantle the program or addressing threats to reduce coverage for covered individuals in the states, APIAHF ensures the voices and needs of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are heard. ​ POLICY MEDICARE & MEDICAID — WHAT WE DO In 2010, we worked to shape and pass the biggest expansion in health care access and civil rights in a generation through the Affordable Care Act. Now we continue to defend the law in the halls of Congress, the Administration and in the courts. ​ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Expanding Access to Healthcare Data Disaggregation Human Equity and Human Rights

CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES The AIDS movement has changed the way society thinks about the link between disease and social forces, the politics of public health and the importance of community involvement in programming, research, funding and policymaking. APIAHF ’s HIV Program has a long history of addressing health inequities across all racial/ethnic communities, especially among at-risk, underserved, and vulnerable populations. ​ COVID-19 & INFLUENZA TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION OUTREACH HIV EDUCATION & OUTREACH PUBLIC HEALTH INITITATIVES — The HIV Program works to improve the quality and sustainability of HIV prevention programs across the United States, including its affiliated territories, and to decrease the barriers to accessing HIV services and care for high-risk and racial/ethnic minority populations. APIAHF’s HIV Program accomplishes this by providing capacity building assistance via one-to-one consultations, skills-building trainings, peer based coaching and mentorship opportunities, and referrals to culturally and linguistically competent resources. ​ Click on APIAHF 's initiatives below to find out more. CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES 20 X 20 INITIATIVE The 20x20 Navigator program provides vital help to AA NH/PI communities in navigating the health insurance marketplace, enroll in Medicaid and Medicare, and access the services they need. ​ Learn more about the 20x20 Navigator program here. 20x20 Navigator Program HEALTH ACCELERATOR The California Health Advocacy Accelerator (CHAA) will help community based organizations (CBOs) serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs) to accelerate their capacities to advance public policy for health and health equity. ​ AANHPIs are the fastest growing racial groups in California comprising over 17% of the state’s population, and the needs of the communities are wide and diverse. As important frontline service providers, CBOs provide critical culturally and linguistically tailored programs and accurate information. As CBOs, you are experts on your community needs and driven by missions to ensure these communities are not harmed or left behind in local, state and national level efforts to improve health and public health. Whether established or emerging, CBOs in California are ready for increasing their advocacy capacities. ​ CHAA Aims to Boost CBOs’ Ability to Advance Public Policy. CHAA will develop the capacity of AANHPI-serving CBOs by increasing their knowledge, skills, and efficacy to be more resilient, inspiring, strategic, and impactful in addressing structural barriers and advancing health and other policy solutions. We believe CHAA will accelerate the growth of strong, sustainable AANHPI-serving CBOs that have policy as an organizational strategy and can engage in full scope public policy advocacy (the ability to exercise the broad spectrum of advocacy strategies and tactics). ​ This 9-month program will begin with a 4-day in-person CHAA Immersive in Oakland, that brings together two-person teams from each CBO. The Immersive will provide a strong foundation in APIAHF’s full scope public policy advocacy framework, covering: (1) Advocacy Essentials; (2) Strategic Communications; and (3) Relationship Building. Following the Immersive, CBOs will convene through 6 distance-based learning sessions. ​ We are currently accepting applications. Click here to review Request for Applications . ​ California Health Advocacy Accelerator (CHAA) EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL INITIATIVE Learn more about our monthly digital podcast, "The Hot Pot." COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT More to come... The AIDS movement has changed the way society thinks about the link between disease and social forces, the politics of public health and the importance of community involvement in programming, research, funding and policymaking. APIAHF ’s HIV Program has a long history of addressing health inequities across all racial/ethnic communities, especially among at-risk, underserved, and vulnerable populations. ​ PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COVID-19 & INFLUENZA — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach COVID-19 & Influenza Capacity Building Initiatives LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Expanding Access to Healthcare COVID-19 & Influenza Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach HIV Education & Outreach

MAKE A DONATION Frequently asked questions are answered below. Thank you! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount $25.00 $25.00 $100.00 $100.00 $250.00 $250.00 $500.00 $500.00 Other Other 0/100 Please add any comments or dedications. DONATE Our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities need your help to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity. For more than three decades, APIAHF has influenced policy, mobilized communities, and strengthened programs and organizations to improve the health of AANHPIs. We connect community members with decision makers to develop solutions towards better health outcomes for all AANPHIs in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Our network has assisted over a million people in nearly every state in 56 languages to gain healthcare. Still, there is more to achieve. And to ensure health equity for our communities, APIAHF needs your support and partnership. Thank you for championing better health outcomes for our communities! • Can I send a check instead of an online donation? Please make checks payable to "APIAHF" you can mail them to: APIAHF 461 Bush St Suite #400 San Francisco, CA 94108 • Can I send a wire transfer or stock certificate as a donation? Please call us at 415-568-3301 for more information on wire transfers and stock certificate processing. • Is this donation tax deductible? Yes. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. • What if I still have a question? Please call us at 415-568-3301 and we'll be happy to answer any other questions you have. FOSTER A HEALTHIER FUTURE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DONATE —

PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS OMB REVISIONS TO DIRECTIVE 15 FOR ACCURATE, INCLUSIVE FEDERAL DATA STANDARDS MARCH 28, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity. The revised standards modernize the collection of race and ethnicity data and improve how federal agencies analyze and publish that data. Directive 15 was last updated in 1997 to create separate “Asian” and “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and expand “Hispanic” to include “Hispanic or Latino.” APIAHF President & CEO Juliet K. Choi released the following statement: “APIAHF is proud to have advocated for revised standards, including submitting comments with over 40 national, state, and local partners through the regulatory process, that would reflect the communities that span our great nation. The updated Directive 15 is the culmination of work across all communities and between federal agencies toward data equity in the U.S. “In particular, we applaud including the new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) category. We know first-hand the importance of communities being seen and represented, and this new designation will mean critical resources, including in-language, can be delivered to MENA communities. We also applaud OMB’s commitment to revising these standards and establishing a regular review ahead of each decennial census. “We look to OMB’s continued commitment to build upon this great work by requiring all federal departments and agencies to collect, analyze, use, report, and disseminate disaggregated data on communities as the minimum standards. Accurate, inclusive data is core to the work that we can achieve and has a meaningful impact on how resources are allocated. We look forward to continuing collaboration with OMB as they work to implement these new revisions.” # # # Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

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DONOVAN RAMOS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANAGER OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Donovan is the Learning Management System Manager for APIAHF’s Capacity for Health project. In his role, he manages and develops the courses for online learning. A skilled visual teacher, Donovan designs trainings to strengthen the skills of leaders across the US to End the HIV Epidemic. ​ Before APIAHF, Donovan worked at SF State where he helped students navigate online courses and taught faculty and staff how to design/redesign their online courses. At 6am, you can find Donovan jogging around Lake Merritt or in the afternoons leading HIIT workouts or indoor cycling classes. ​ “I joined the Health Forum because I saw an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than a safe university job. An opportunity to contribute my skills and passion of teaching to see the End of the HIV Epidemic in the US.” -Donovan Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF