Mission

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have historically struggled for entry, equity, and advancement in America. While there has been considerable progress in American culture and society, there is more work to be done in the corporate, government, and nonprofit world in Washington DC.

We believe it is up to the AAPI community to advocate for itself in the halls of power and engage in meaningful conversations towards greater inclusion and representation.

The Asian American Pacific Islander Lobbyists Association is a bipartisan 501 (c)(6) organization, founded in 2022 to empower lobbying, policy, and public affairs professionals working in Washington DC by providing professional development, networking, and mentoring opportunities for its members.

Membership is open to all who identify as or support the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Community.

Like the AAPI community, our members have diverse backgrounds in the public service, private, and nonprofit arenas.

About

Board of Directors

  • Neal Patel

    PRESIDENT

  • Jed Bhuta

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Will Le

    TREASURER

  • Lauri Ng

    DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS