Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division | South Carolina Community of Minority Affairs

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division examines and addresses socio-economic issues affecting the state's Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The division is vital in helping the Commission achieve its mission of providing constructive solutions and approaches to support the policy and socio-economic development of ethnic minority communities.

The AAPI Advisory Committee is made up of a diverse pool of leaders that can help those seeking assistance in the following languages and dialects: Chinese, Ganese, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, Chavacano, and Hindi.

About the Advisory Committee

Per South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 139, Article 2, Section 139-202, the Advisory Committee's role is to "A. Advise the Commission for Minority Affairs regarding socio-economic issues relevant to African Americans, Native American Indians, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians and other ethnic minority groups in South Carolina. B. Identify the needs and concerns of the various ethnic minorities and bring such needs and concerns to the attention of the Commission for Minority Affairs. C. Make recommendations to the Commission for Minority Affairs to address the needs and concerns of ethnic minority groups."

Current Advisory Committee Members

Dr. Raj Aluri, Ellie YiHsien Chao, Jimmy Chao, Wendy Early, Dr. Eugene Hong, Dr. Xiaobo Hu, Dr. Andrew Hsu, Dr. Narayanan Kuthirummal, Indu Lakhani, Dr. Weishen Wang, Dr. Seulghee Lee, Nghiep Nguyen, Dr. Nancy Ofendo Reyes, Dr. Melanie Palomares, Pacifico Perea, Dr. Ling Rao, Kenneth Sloane, Lin Wang, Hao Wu, and Nicole Correa

Education

Health and Wellness

Policy and Legislation

Cultural Awareness

Community Outreach

Asian American and Pacific Islander History | A Short Overview by Raphael Ofendo Reyes

AAPI Statistical Profile Questionnaire

AAPI Disabilities Resource Guide

AAPI Health Resource List

AAPI Business Resource List

AAPI Food Pantries List

AAPI Housing Resource List

AAPI Religious Organization Resource List

AAPI School & Education Resource List

Civic Engagement and Education Academy ppt (Chinese)

2021 SCEMD Hurricane Guide | Chinese

Advisory Committee

Focus Areas

Resources