Member Spotlight Series

'InspirASIAN’

Welcome to I-NAPA’s InspirASIAN: Member Spotlight Series!

Dive into the experiences and characters that shape our community as we shine a light on our remarkable members with InspirASIAN. This Member Spotlight Series will recognize our members’ accomplishments across all career stages, highlight the diversity of our membership, and help our members feel more connected by learning more about each other. Meet, connect, and be inspired by your fellow I-NAPA members!

To nominate a member or to share your own story, please complete this quick and easy nomination form.

FEATURE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Jamie Lai

March 2025

“In looking back at my career...every step has helped to get me to where I am today. I had no clear end goal but just great mentors along the way. From getting my Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering at UC Irvine (zot, zot, zot!), which led to an internship in the private sector and eventually opening up my curiosity to the public sector where I have been for the last 20 years has been a fun ride so far for sure!“

Learn more about our previous series of Profiles of Asian Leaders in Public Administration