Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Vision Statement:

One day, all Asian Pacific Americans in Maryland will be celebrated and welcomed with
equitable access to economic, educational, and other resources that empower them to
embrace their unique identities and reach their full potential.

Mission Statement:
To ensure Asian Pacific Americans flourish by building relationships, advising policies,
and promoting support needed for an inclusive and growing Maryland.

Our Values:
“Community, Empathy, Inclusion, Resourcefulness and Teamwork”

Applying for an Ethnic Commission Seat  LINK

GOCI’s Administrative Director
Christina Poy

Commission Members
Ethnicity and county of residence in parentheses

Chair:
Yang Yu, Ph.D. (Chinese, Howard County)

Vice- Chair:
Siu Cheung Rossmark (Chinese, Baltimore County)

Members:
Isabelle Balakit (Filipino, Charles County)
Julia Chang (South Korean, Harford County)
Tim Chng (Taiwanese, Baltimore City)
Amy Jean Chung Fry (South Korean, Prince George’s County)
Brian Gerardo (Filipino, Baltimore City)
Dr. Eugenia Henry (Taiwanese, Baltimore County)
Larry La (Vietnamese, Montgomery County)
Alanna Lee (South Korean, Montgomery County)
Kuan Lee, JD (Taiwanese, Anne Arundel County)
Dr. Ping Lu (Chinese, Montgomery County)
Thai Nguyen (Vietnamese, Montgomery County)
Sirikarn “Sarah” Prammawat (Thai, Baltimore City)
Young Ran Smith (South Korean, Howard County)
Jarrett Stoltzfus (Chinese, from Hong Kong, Prince George’s County)
Jessie Su (Chinese, Baltimore County)
Tho Tran (Vietnamese, Montgomery County)
Cecilia Vergara (Filipino, Frederick County)
Roxanne Yamashita, PhD (Polynesian, Montgomery County)
Lili Zhang (Chinese, Howard County)

2025 Public Commission Meetings
Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs ( Held on Tuesdays via Zoom from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

February 5, 2025 SPS I
February 18, 2025 SPS II
March 18, 2025
June 17, 2025
September 9, 2025
December 2, 2025

2024 Public Commission Meetings
Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs ( Held on Tuesdays via Zoom from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

January 29, 2024 SPS-I Meeting   Agenda   Minutes   Video
February 14, 2024 SPS-II Meeting   Agenda   Minutes   Video
March 19, 2024   Agenda   Video   Minutes
June 11, 2024   Agenda   Video   Minutes
September 10, 2024   Agenda   Video   Minutes
December 3, 2024   Agenda   Video   Minutes

2024 Events and Programs

February 10, 2024 – Lunar New Year Celebration at Peabody Heights Brewery   FLYER
May 2024 – “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration”

August, 30 2024 – Washington Chinese Culture Festival, 10 AM – 6 PM, Penn Ave 3rd/4th ST NW Washington DC Flyer 

September, 14, 2024 – 32nd Annual Native American Festival 10 AM – 6 PM, Vienna, MD Baseball Field Flyer 

Commission Documents
Executive Order
2018 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report