July Newsletter

California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting Week of August 22-August 24
The Summer E-Board meeting will be online, and is scheduled for the week of August 22-24. Registration is open now at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Our Caucus will have an online membership meeting as part of the conference. Details and time to follow.
Welcome Anish Mohanty & Talavou (Vou) Aumavae
Anish Mohanty is joining us as our Digital Outreach Chair.
Anish is a digital strategist, political communicator, and proud Asian American organizer based in the Bay Area. He has led digital strategy for progressive campaigns at the national, state, and local levels, including for U.S. Senator Ed Markey and California Treasurer Fiona Ma. He previously served as Communications Director for both Gen-Z for Change and Assemblymember Liz Ortega, helping shape advocacy and communications strategies grounded in authenticity and youth-driven action.

Anish first discovered the power of storytelling at 16, when he produced a documentary about children at Adruta Children’s Home in Odisha, India. The project raised funds for new facilities and sparked his belief that creative media could be a tool for justice. He has since worked to blend aesthetics with advocacy—experimenting with cinematic video, campaign photography, and platform innovation to move people and shape narratives. For his work uplifting community voices, he received the Manorama Memorial Award in 2022 and the Youth Service Award in 2024 from the Odia Society of the Americas.

In addition to his role with the AAPI Caucus, Anish serves as Communications Officer for the California Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, a Steering Committee Member of the Working Families Party, a Board Member of Project Super Bloom PAC, and Communications Co-Chair of the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance. He is also an Arts & Culture Commissioner and Sister Cities Committee Member for Union City, California.

As Digital Outreach Chair, Anish is focused on deepening the AAPI Caucus’s digital presence through storytelling that reflects our communities, content that inspires civic action, and strategies that make politics feel more human, creative, and connected.
https://aapicaucus.com/digital-outreach-chair/
Talavou (Vou) Aumavae is joining us as our Professional Development Chair.
Talavou is a dedicated community organizer, civic leader, and political science graduate whose work centers on empowering Pacific Islander communities and advancing equity through culturally rooted initiatives. With over a decade of experience in advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and public service, Talavou has consistently championed the inclusion and visibility of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) voices in civic and policy spaces.

As the Founder and President of the Pacific Islander Democratic Club in San Mateo County—one of the nation’s first of its kind—Talavou has been instrumental in building political power and engagement within the PI community. Their leadership in voter outreach efforts, including as Chair for NHPI coalitions in multiple presidential campaigns, has mobilized historically underrepresented communities to the ballot box.

Whether serving on the board of Samoan Solutions, leading student organizations like the Pacific Islander Student Association at SFSU, or coordinating cultural education programs, Talavou brings a deep sense of purpose rooted in service, identity, and justice. Their vision is grounded in collective liberation and the belief that Pacific Islanders deserve not only a seat at the table, but the power to shape it. https://aapicaucus.com/about-us/executive-board/professional-development-chair/
Community Events Calendar

Saturday, July 26
Edwin M. Lee Asian Pacific Democratic Club – Chinatown Food Tour https://www.edleedems.org/news/7-26-democrats-on-the-move-exploring-the-heart-of-chinatown-with-special-guest-supervisor-danny-sauter

Thursday, July 31 Last day to apply for San Mateo County AAPI Alliance’s Rising Stars Fellowship, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd62ZISwZh6MCNxj816lQ7AO67qLo8km-e2C1iz-_mh54oQQQ/viewform

Thursday, Sept 11: Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County Annual Membership Meeting and Fundraiser – Alameda, CA https://secure.actblue.com/donate/din25

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500

Meet our 2025-2027 Board!

Statewide
Chair: Hon. Harris Mojadedi
Vice Chair: Steve Kang
Treasurer: Diane Le
Recording Secretary: Shivam Patel
Communications Secretary: Hon. Alfred Twu
Legislative Chair: Gurpreet Kaur
Parliamentary Chair: Aref Aziz

Northern California
Chair: Angelica Ramos-Allen
Vice Chair & Political Director: Hon. Emily Ann Ramos
Secretary: Malia (“Lia”) Aiavao
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair: Uma Krishnan

Central Valley
Central Valley Vice Chair: Hon. Rachel Hernandez
Central Valley Political Director: Uriah Blackwell

Southern California
Chair: Zahra Hajee
Vice Chair & Political Director: Jeanie Le
San Diego Vice Chair & Political Director: Indroneal Banerjee
Secretary: Justin Chu Lee
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair: Hon. Andrew Yam

Learn more about each of our board members here: https://aapicaucus.com/about-us/executive-board/
California Democrats Stand with Immigrant Communities and Oppose the President’s Illegal Orders
We oppose the president’s deliberate chaos and use of fear & disorder for political gain. We urge all Democrats to speak up and speak out to protect our communities, our democracy, and the rule of law.
Delegates: Apply to be on a Standing Committee
DSCC members are eligible to serve on a California Democratic Party Standing Committee. Standing Committee members help shape the future of our party by adopting party rules, resolutions, legislation, platform, and so much more.
The 2025-2027 Standing Committee Application is now open

The application will close on Monday, July 7 at 12:00 AM.

CADEM Standing Committees:
Credentials
Finance
JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
Legislation
Organizing
Platform
Resolutions
Rules

Head to our website to learn more about each committee and how you can get more involved.
Statewide Officers will seek to uplift our Party’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the appointment of diverse voices that reflect the collective power of 10 million California Democrats.
You can apply to be a member of any one of our Standing Committees that interests you and to which you feel you can make a contribution. You will only need to apply once for all of the committees in which you are interested.
APPLY NOW

Note: Current committee members must reapply in order to be reconsidered for continued service.

Community Events Calendar
Saturday, June 14: Walk with the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance in the San Mateo County Pride Parade https://partiful.com/e/T8j3GJmB6qVJI2yZ4091

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.

AAPI Caucus Dues: Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500

AAPI Caucus Meeting & Board Elections

California Democratic Party
Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus Organizing Convention Meeting Agenda
May 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm-9:15 pm 
Room: 260BC

AGENDA
Caucus Administration
I. Call to Order | Welcome
II. Approval of Agenda 
III. Caucus Officer Reports

IV. The Legal Fight Against the Trump Administration & Impact on the AAPI Community
– Special Remarks by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu
– Special Remarks by Attorney General Rob Bonta (invited)
– Special Remarks by AAPI Legislative Caucus Chair Asm. Mike Fong (invited)

Caucus Business 
V. Caucus Officer Elections

Caucus Communications
VI. Incoming Chair’s Remarks
VII. Speakers (time permitting; advanced sign up required at https://forms.gle/yfanYQUzK9hFmUF69)
VIII.      Adjournment

All seats on the board are up for election. These are:
Caucus Chair*
Vice-Chair*
Treasurer
State Recording Secretary
State Communications Secretary
State Legislative Chair
State Parliamentary Chair

Northern Chair
Northern Vice-Chair & Political Director
Northern Secretary
Northern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

Central Valley Vice Chair
Central Valley Political Director

Southern Chair
Southern Vice-Chair and Political Director
San Diego Vice-Chair and Political Director
Southern Secretary
Southern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

* Only DSCC Delegates are eligible to be Caucus Chair or Vice Chair. All other positions are open to any member of the Caucus.

Election Procedures
Elections Committee Members: Tim Phan, Gene Kim, Adam Ma Contact: cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com

Friday, May 30, 2025 Election Meeting at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim.
Please see our bylaws at https://aapicaucus.com/bylaws/ for the full description of the board positions and the details of the election process.
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 This convention will include party leadership elections.

Please visit www.cdpconvention.org to:
-Learn about the details of the convention
-View the tentative schedule
-Find info on sponsorship opportunities.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.

AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500

AAPI Caucus Board Elections

At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.
We are aiming to hold our meeting in person in Anaheim on the evening of Friday, May 30. Date and time will be confirmed soon.
Candidates interested in running can file using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvmvM0xhetMhQeVQbREeH9VfZ0DFaLKlLXDiozme9fXK213A/viewform
Nominations close on May 2, 2025
All seats on the board are up for election. These are:
Caucus Chair*
Vice-Chair*
Treasurer
State Recording Secretary
State Communications Secretary
State Legislative Chair
State Parliamentary Chair

Northern Chair
Northern Vice-Chair & Political Director
Northern Secretary
Northern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

Central Valley Vice Chair
Central Valley Political Director

Southern Chair
Southern Vice-Chair and Political Director
San Diego Vice-Chair and Political Director
Southern Secretary
Southern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

* Only DSCC Delegates are eligible to be Caucus Chair or Vice Chair. All other positions are open to any member of the Caucus.

Election Procedures
Elections Committee Members: Tim Phan, Gene Kim, Adam Ma Contact: cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Last day to join or renew and be eligible to vote.
Friday, May 2, 2025 Nominations closed. List of all eligible voters will be made available to all candidates.
Friday, May 30, 2025 (Tentative) Election Meeting at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim.
Please see our bylaws at https://aapicaucus.com/bylaws/ for the full description of the board positions and the details of the election process..
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1

The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections. Registration is open now. Online registration closes at 5pm on May 6.
Please visit www.cdpconvention.org to:
– Register for the convention
– Learn about the details of the convention
– View the tentative schedule
– Sign up for training sessions
– Find info on sponsorship opportunities.
Party staff are currently working on scheduling the Caucus meetings. We will let you know soon when the AAPI Caucus meeting will take place.

Convention Volunteers Needed Democrats – We Need You!

Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026. Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025  Location: Anaheim Convention Center We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift!

Ready to be part of our convention? Sign up now to secure your spot

Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.

AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Mixer Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am – 1pm Ludwig’s Biergarten, 383 Castro St, Mountain View Details and RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aaphim25

Convention 5/30-6/1 in Anaheim – AAPI Caucus Board Election Process and Timeline

AAPI Caucus Board Elections
At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.

We are aiming to hold our meeting in person in Anaheim on the evening of Friday, May 30. Date and time will be confirmed soon.

All seats on the board are up for election. These are:
Caucus Chair*
Vice-Chair*
Treasurer
State Recording Secretary
State Communications Secretary
State Legislative Chair
State Parliamentary Chair

Northern Chair
Northern Vice-Chair & Political Director
Northern Secretary Northern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair
Central Valley Vice Chair
Central Valley Political Director

Southern Chair
Southern Vice-Chair and Political Director
San Diego Vice-Chair and Political Director
Southern Secretary
Southern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

* Only DSCC Delegates are eligible to be Caucus Chair or Vice Chair. All other positions are open to any member of the Caucus.

Election Procedures
Elections Committee Members: Tim Phan, Gene Kim, Adam Ma
Sunday, April 11, 2025 Nominations open.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Last day to join or renew and be eligible to vote.
Friday, May 2, 2025 Nominations closed. List of all eligible voters will be made available to all candidates.
Friday, May 30, 2025 (Tentative) Election Meeting at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim.
Please see our bylaws at https://aapicaucus.com/bylaws/ for the full description of the board positions and the details of the election process.
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections.
Registration will open in April. Information on the AAPI Caucus meeting and Caucus board elections will be available soon.

Convention Volunteers Needed
Democrats – We Need You! Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026.

Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025  
Location: Anaheim Convention Center

We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift!

Ready to be part of our convention?
Sign up now to secure your spot using the VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Thursday, April 10: Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County General Membership Meeting – meet our Newest Democratic Asian American Mayors in Alameda County – Online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9iuJq-TBS3mHiGfkpauksQ
Friday, April 11: Asian Dems of Los Angeles Spring Mixer – https://www.asiandemsla.org/events.html

March 17, 2025 Newsletter

2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections.
Registration will open in April. Information on the AAPI Caucus meeting and Caucus board elections will be available soon.

Convention Volunteers Needed Democrats – We Need You! Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026. Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025   Location: Anaheim Convention Center We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift! Ready to be part of our convention? Sign up now to secure your spot VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

AAPI Caucus Board Elections At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Friday, April 11: Asian Dems of Los Angeles Spring Mixer – https://www.asiandemsla.org/events.html

January 29, 2025 Newsletter

Assembly District Election Meeting (ADEM) Delegate Elections
Information for the 2025 ADEMs, as well as the links to register as a delegate candidate, are available at www.ademelections.com

VOTING: Democrats can register online for ADEMs. The deadline is extended until noon on Friday, January 31, 2025.
In-person registration for ADEMs (voting with a scantron ballot at an in-person ADEM location) will run from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Electronic voting credentials will be mailed on January 31, 2025, for those opting to vote electronically.
In-person ADEM meetings will be held Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025. Because in-person voting is by scantron ballot, we will not have the results the weekend of the ADEM meetings. Results are expected by March 3, 2025.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
It’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
New local club: Sonoma County Asian Pacific Islander Democratic Club To join or get in contact, please email Gil Dong at socoapidemclub@gmail.com or visit https://www.socoapidemclub.com/

December 13, 2024 Membership Meeting Agenda

December E-Board AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting: Friday, December 13, 6-8pm
The December executive board conference is online. Details are at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Our Caucus will be meeting on Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm.
California Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus E-Board Meeting Agenda   Registration Link:  https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-ugpjguG9Nyv5HXfziTsOAZwTJAbjVn#/registration

I. Call to Order | Welcome

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Officer/Executive Board Reports 
a. State Chair’s Report (Deepa Sharma)

b. Vice Chair’s Report (Hon. Tammy Kim)

c. State Treasurer’s Report (Aref Aziz for Marilyn Cachola Lucey) Account balance: $ 16,896.23

d. State Communications Secretary’s Report (Alfred Twu)

e. State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)

f. Parliamentary Chair’s Report (Aref Aziz)

g. Legislative Director’s Report (Gurpreet Kaur) 

h. Northern California Region (Hon. Harris Mojadedi) Officers: Hon. Harris Mojadedi, Hon. Emily Ann Ramos, Hon. Rachel Hernandez, Lia Aiavao, Zahra Hajee, Diane Le

i. Southern California Region (Michael Milan for Hon. Jessica Caloza) Officers: Jessica Caloza, Michael Milan, Dr. Indroneal Banerjee, Dr. Andrew Murphy, Steve Kang

IV. Welcoming New AAPI Legislators 

V. Panel: Where We Go From Here, a Discussion with AAPI Caucus Membership


VI. Speakers (Advanced Sign up required, time permitting, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hp75E_1REzYMzszx3yV0ObLnNV2r5Rpb1viWvVGg9XM/edit

VII.   Adjournment

Nov 19 News – Volunteer for Ballot Curing, December Exec Board Conference, ADEM Delegate Elections

Volunteers Needed in Too Close to Call House Races
Thanks to your efforts, our Congressional candidates such as Derek Tran are ahead as vote counting continues.
Derek Tran and other House candidates here in CA remain too close to call. Ballot curing will ensure that we keep the lead to win this and other seats. The DCCC is hosting phonebanks for volunteers to help cure ballots. Sign up to volunteer here.
**In-language volunteers needed for ballot curing** If you have native Mandarin Chinese language ability OR native Korean language ability, and have some capacity during the work week, please email Sarah Lin (DCCC AANHPI Engagement Director) at slin@dccc.org.
December E-Board will be Virtual AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting: Friday, December 13, 6-8pm
The December executive board conference has been changed to online. Registration is open now through Dec 3 at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Our Caucus will be meeting on Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm.Agenda and zoom link will be provided later.
Tentative Agenda
Assembly District Election Meeting (ADEM) Delegate Election Process
Regional Directors and staff are currently working to identify the 2025 ADEM delegate locations.
The CADEM ADEM website will be live by Monday, December 2.
CANDIDATES: The candidate application period will run from Monday, December 9 until Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
VOTERS: Democrats can register online for ADEMs from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Friday, January 24, 2025. In-person registration for ADEMs (voting with a scantron ballot at an in-person ADEM location) will run from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Sunday, February 22/23, 2025.
TRAINING: Candidate and voter training will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6-7:30 pm. To register, click the button link below.
Electronic voting credentials will be mailed on January 31, 2025, for those opting to vote electronically.
In-person ADEM meetings will be held Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025. Because in-person voting is by scantron ballot, we will not have the results the weekend of the ADEM meetings. Results are expected by March 3, 2025.
More details will be coming next month. 2025 ADEM Procedures

October Events

October 19: AANHPI Mobilization for Harris-Walz in Nevada – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/706047/

Saturday Evening Rally with President Obama in Las Vegas – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/725637/

Can’t make the weekend of the 19th and want to go a different weekend? Click here to sign up for a bus trip!

Click here to join the Harris-Walz Virtual Phone Bank into battleground states. There are multiple shifts to join everyday.

October 26: – AAPI Day of Action for Derek Tran for Congress (CA 45) and Dave Min for Congress (CA 47) in partnership with the DCCC – AAPI Day of Action for Jessica Caloza for Assembly (Virtual & In-Person) – RSVP at tinyurl.com/TeamCaloza24