We collectively raised 25,000 in one night for Asian Americans communities and nonprofits. I feel so honored to speak and feel energized to be working with Americas finest leaders and listening to their incredible stories of impact. The VIP Reception took place in Bellevue and was hosted by Shekar Narasimhan Bill Shihara, State Senator Mona Das Jeff Roh, Arun Sharma & Brad Jenkins In attendee were: Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Mayor of Seattle - Bruce Harrell State Senator - Manka Dhingra State Senator - Joe Nguyen Representative - My-Linh Thai Representative - Vandana Slatter and Leesa Manion Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) now number over 20 million and are the fastest growing racial group in the country. There is a longstanding need for AAPIs – as a community of color and predominantly immigrant and refugee population – to become informed, activated, and engaged, particularly in the area of civic participation.