REGIONAL BOARDS

I-NAPA Regional Board Information

Purpose

Regional Boards are an essential part of the International Network of Asian Pacific Islander Public Administrators (I-NAPA) organization to attract and engage members, communicate member interests to the Executive Board, offer innovation and new ideas, promote events and programs to members, develop members to prepare for leadership positions in the organization, and advance I-NAPA’s mission.

Geographic Representation

Regional Boards shall represent I-NAPA in various regions in the United States and around the world where there is a critical mass of members and there is an interest in advancing I-NAPA’s mission. Regional Boards may represent a state, region, city, or country outside of the United States.

Regional Board Member Selection

All I-NAPA members are eligible to apply as a Regional Board Member. Members must submit an application to become a Regional Board Member. The I-NAPA Executive Board shall approve all Regional Board Member appointments. Regional Board Members shall serve at least a one-year term and may be removed at the request of the member or by the I-NAPA Executive Board at any time. There is no limit to how many Regional Board Members can serve in a region.

Regional Board Member Responsibilities

  • Protect and steward the mission of the organization and abide by all by-laws

  • Serve as an active member in good standing

  • Recruit new members

  • Welcome new members within your region

  • Organize Regional Board meetings

  • Promote I-NAPA events and programs

  • Host one (1) regional event during the year; can co-host an event with a neighboring region

  • Make an effort to attend regional events and I-NAPA events

  • Post regional events on I-NAPA’s website/calendar

  • Solicit sponsorships for events and programs

  • Participate in Executive Board meetings

  • Submit activity reports for Executive Board meetings

I-NAPA Regional Board Member Application and Statement of Commitment Form

Washington State

Joe Franco
Bucoda Warren
Ruth Clemens 
Jazmine Christen
Michael Vargas 
Enzhou Wang 
Hyun Kim 
Mac Acabado

Arizona

Joe Zhao 
Marie Rabusa 
Bhawka Bhakta 
Sahl Samson 
Annette Padilla 
Genevieve Siri 
Gerri Luna
Bianca Amin 
Jasmine Chan 
Raymond Huang 
Agnes Goodwine 
Susan Lu 
Katie Spreitzer 
Troy Chen 
Christina Inocencio 
Kristin Shannon