District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill PR25-0789 Compare Versions

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	May
4	4	7, 2024
5	5	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6	6	Chairman
7	7	Council of the D istrict of Columbia
8	8	John A. Wilson
9	9	Building
10	10	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11	11	Washington, DC 20004
12	12	Dear Ch
13	13	airman M endelson:
14	14	In accordance
15	15	with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
16	16	142;
17	17	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 305 of the Office of Asian and Pacific
18	18	Islander Affairs Establishment Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official
19	19	Code § 2-1374), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
20	20	Ms. Sina Uipi
21	21	37th
22	22	Street, NW
23	23	Washington, DC 20007
24	24	(Ward 3)
25	25	f
26	26	or reappointment as a publi c voting member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific I sland er
27	27	Community Development, for a term to end April 17, 2025.
28	28	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
29	29	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
30	30	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
31	31	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
32	32	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
33	33	Sincerely,
34	34	Muriel B owser
35	35	Mayor 1
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37	37	3 at the request
38	38	of the Mayor
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41	41	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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45	45	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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50	50	15 To confirm the reappointment of Sina Uipi to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander
51	51	16 Community Development.
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53	53	18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
54	54	19 resolution may
55	55	be cited as the "Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community
56	56	20 Development Sina Uipi Confirmation Resolution
57	57	of 2024".
58	58	21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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60	60	23 Ms. Sina Uipi
61	61	24 37th Street, NW
62	62	25 Washington, DC 20007
63	63	26 (Ward 3)
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65	65	28 as a public voting member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community
66	66	29 Development, established by section 305 of the Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
67	67	30 Establishment Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D. C. Official Code§ 2-
68	68	31 1374), for a term to end April 17, 2025.
69	69	32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
70	70	33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
71	71	34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. SINA UIPI
72	72	CORE COMPETENCIES
73	73	–Coalition building, policy analysis, strategic planning, program development
74	74	and evaluation
75	75	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
76	76	Policy Associate, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) July 2019 – Present
77	77	Washington, DC
78	78	–Managing national network for census work and voter registration with
79	79	regional/state and national partners.
80	80	–Working with National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) on
81	81	education, health, and immigration policy committees, as well as the civic
82	82	engagement and communications committees.
83	83	Senior Civil Rights Fellow, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates Dec 2017 – June 2019
84	84	Washington, DC
85	85	–Managed education and immigration policy portfolios. Co-managed
86	86	technology/telecommunications policy portfolio and national efforts for 2020
87	87	Census.
88	88	–Drafted statements, press releases, fact sheets, etc. Led 2 JACL/OCA
89	89	Leadership summits, 3 Affirmative Action convenings. Supported other
90	90	organizational events.
91	91	Community Liaison, Tongan Community Service Center Sept 2016 – Aug 2017
92	92	Los Angeles, CA
93	93	–Managed volunteers and coordinated food drive with LA Food Bank.
94	94	–Provided citizenship application assistance for naturalization for Tongan
95	95	permanent residents.
96	96	–Developed curriculum and co-led youth programs for college readiness.
97	97	Certified Enrollment Counselor, Empowering PI Communities Nov 2016 – Jan 2017
98	98	Los Angeles, CA
99	99	–Led outreach and education efforts to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
100	100	families for health insurance.
101	101	–Enrolled individuals and families in Medi-Cal or Covered California.
102	102	Project Specialist, API Forward Movement Sept 2014 – Aug 2016
103	103	Los Angeles, CA
104	104	–Led a youth development program with local Pacific Islander churches.
105	105	–Developed a Tongan based health curriculum. 2
106	106	–Organized with local markets to sell Pacific Islander foods.
107	107	–Worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation to create a walking trail
108	108	and Tongan translation for signage on workout equipment at Lenox Park.
109	109	–Worked with local elected officials to support health initiatives and develop
110	110	strategic community engagement.
111	111	Outreach Assistant, Tongan Community Service Center Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
112	112	Los Angeles, CA
113	113	–Led outreach and education on health disparities caused by smoking.
114	114	–Led a smoking sensation program for Pacific Islander young adults.
115	115	Data Collector, Claremont Graduate University Jul 2013 – Nov 2013
116	116	Claremont, CA
117	117	–Developed materials and coordinated coalition meetings.
118	118	–Led outreach and education on health disparities caused by smoking.
119	119	–Led a smoking sensation program for Pacific Islander young adults.
120	120	NRFU Enumerator, U.S. Census Bureau Apr 2010 – Jul 2010
121	121	San Francisco, CA
122	122	–Completed training on how to read and collect census data.
123	123	–Collected data from residents by going door to door to homes that did not
124	124	complete the census questionnaire by April 2, 2010.
125	125	Associate, Represent2Witness Aug 2008 – Aug 2009
126	126	Berkeley, CA
127	127	–Developed programs for high school and college youth and led outreach and
128	128	education efforts.
129	129	–Organized events and facilitated workshops for college program during the
130	130	year and high school program during the summer.
131	131	Residential Assistant, Represent2Wtiness [Summer] Jun 2005 – Jul 2008
132	132	Berkeley, CA
133	133	–Managed logistics, accommodation, transport, and developed programs for
134	134	high school youth.
135	135	–Served as a mentor to participants.
136	136	EDUCATION
137	137	San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA – Political Science
138	138	–Minor in Women and Gender Studies & Counseling
139	139	–Groups/Organizations
140	140	oActive Minds
141	141	oLegal Resource Center
142	142	oPacific Islander’s Club
143	143	oProject Rebound
144	144	oThe SAFE Place 3
145	145	o Women’s Center
146	146	LEADERSHIP
147	147	– AFL-CIO Organizing Institute (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance)
148	148	– Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum – Program Manager Training
149	149	Certification
150	150	– Asian Pacific Islander Women, Faith & Action
151	151	– Congressional Leaders Internship
152	152	– Emerging Leaders Program (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics)
153	153	– Empowering Pacific Islander Communities
154	154	– Environmental Justice Committee
155	155	– EPIC Navigators Task Force
156	156	– Global Fund for Women
157	157	– National Council of Asian Pacific Americans
158	158	– National Pacific American Leaders Institute
159	159	– Pacific Islander Health Partnership
160	160	– Pacific Islander Leaders Of Tomorrow Institute
161	161	– Women for Genuine Security
162	162	REFERENCES
163	163	Tavae Samuelu
164	164	Executive Director, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC)
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167	167	Gregg Orton
168	168	National Director, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA)
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174	174	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
175	175	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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180	180	Sina Uipi
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182	182	Ms. Sina Uipi is the District of Columbia-based Policy Associate for
183	183	Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC). In this role, Ms.
184	184	Uipi leads EPIC's national policy and advocacy efforts towards the
185	185	organization's mission to advance social justice and increase the
186	186	political power of NHPI communities. She is thrilled to bring greater
187	187	awareness to Pacific Islander needs at the national level.
188	188	EPIC is a new member of the National Council of Asian Pacific
189	189	Americans (NCAPA), which allows for Ms. Uipi to work on behalf of
190	190	both organizations as a joint effort. In her capacity at NCAPA, she
191	191	works with the education, health, and immigration policy committees,
192	192	as well as the civic engagement and communications committees.
193	193	Ms. Uipi was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, a community that has helped shape the
194	194	advocate she is today. She is the first generation Tongan- American daughter to her parents.
195	195	A Ward 3 resident, Ms. Uipi earned her Bachelor of Arts in P olitical Science from San Francisco
196	196	State University.
197	197	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
198	198	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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200	200	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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203	203	______________________________________________________________________________
204	204	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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206	206	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
207	207	From: Betsy Cavendish
208	208	Date: April 30, 2024
209	209	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Sina Uipi, Niranjan Adhikari,
210	210	Jennifer Anderson, Jennifer Hara, Karen Kwok, Jeffrey Le, Artisha Naidu,
211	211	Anesha Bhat, Halaevalu Vakalahi, Mike Park, Moh Sharma, Martha Watanabe,
212	212	and Yilin Zhang as members of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander
213	213	Community Development
214	214	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
215	215	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
216	216	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
217	217	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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220	220	______________________________
221	221	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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