History of APCC

The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization was formed in November 1996 from the vision of a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islanders heritage. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices.

The 47 countries and groups in Asia and on the Pacific Rim are: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hmong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Java, Iribati, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Maori culture, Marshall Island, Melanesia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Northern Marianas, Okinawa, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesian, Saipan, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Timor, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

 Board of Directors

Lua Pritchard, Board President (President, APIC Pierce County)

Gideon Epistola, Board Vice President, (Business Owner)

Al Cosio, MS, Board Secretary, (Community Advocate)

Patsy Surh O'Connell, APCC Founder

Francisco Pascua, Jr., Board Treasurer, (Wells Fargo Bank)

Eun Backstrom, Membership Committee (Architectural Designer, BCRA)

Lisa Hoffman, Ph.D, (University of Washington-Tacoma )

Chito PeBenito, (Business Owner)

Sinoun Hem, (Cambodian Women's Networking Association)

Chico Mageo, (Business Owner)

Fatima Aho, (Community Advocate, Tongan)

Joyce Yoo, Membership Committee (Korean Tea Master)

Anita Walia, MD, (Business Owner)

 

Art Cruz, Executive Director