I-NAPA - International Network of Asian Public Administrators

I recently moderated an Executive Panel discussion at the City of Austin Asian American Employee Network executive breakfast. Amazing to connect with such esteemed colleagues and have a delicious, nutritious and unique breakfast (I had the peanut butter and banana breakfast sandwich and it was AMAZING!)   We had a panel of 5 executives: • Upal Barua, PE, PTOE • Genesis D. Gavino • Jessica Kingpetcharat-Bittner • Janet Pichette • Ramesh Swaminathan, P.E.     Our City Manager TC Broadnax opened the event to voice his support for ERG's and Affinity groups and reiterate his commitment for the Front Line Focus Sessions, designed to engage and listen to the workforce.   Here are the questions that were posed to the panel: 1. How has your heritage influenced your leadership journey, and in what ways do you integrate your cultural values into your leadership style? 2. What challenges have you faced as an Asian American leader, and how did you overcome them? 3. What role has mentorship played in your career, and how can Asian American leaders seek out or become effective mentors? 4. What advice would you give to emerging Asian American leaders on embracing their cultural identity in the workplace?  5. How can the City of Austin create a more inclusive environment that supports Asian American leadership A brilliant discussion with many insights ensued. Too many to detail.     Key Takeaways: • Relationship building is key to success • Build a brand • Find a mentor and be a mentor (give and take the tough/real feedback) • Don't be afraid of your authentic voice • Make yourself known Although these takeaways seem broad - they were extremely powerful for the Asian American Employee Network when tied in with powerful storytelling and lessons learned. Can’t wait for the next one!! Angela Misir-Swindler #affinitygroup #asianamerican #executivepanel #culturematters #inclusion #leadership

The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month. Our Nation has been immeasurably enriched by the contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans who have shaped our history and continue to ensure the United States remains a land of hope and opportunity for all.

💥2024 Roseville Annual Technology Workplan / Update To Citywide Strategic Technology Roadmap [2023-2027] 💥 👋 We are excited to announce the release of the 3rd Year City of Roseville IT-Workplan for our Citywide Strategic Technology Roadmap [2023-2027]! This plan outlines our Citywide strategic direction for IT-Information Technology over the next year, aligned with the City Council's goals. You will find a PDF version attached here and previous digital copies available at www.roseville.ca.us/IT under "Department/Strategic Planning’s tab". 👋 As we move forward, people/partnership and project/performance management are key to achieving our ambitious goals. Successful project execution is crucial, and the IT Planning Team's Technology Governance Committee (TGC) / Project Management Office (PMO) is here to partner with our departments & vendors and support all of us. Thank you – Mollie Chacon and Morgan Flowers (and the entire IT-Team), for all your leadership; and to ensure our technology projects are aligned with Council strategic goals and delivered overall success more efficiently. Thank you for everyone continued commitment [Roseville Team]! Let's make this year a collaborative success!!! #WeAreRoseville, #CIO, #Leadership, #InformationTechnology, #LocalGovernment, #Innovation

I am excited and grateful to announce my acceptance as a Fellow to the 2025 ICMA - International City/County Management Association #Leadership Institute on #Race, #Equity, and #Inclusion. I learned so much hearing from other members of the cohort last Saturday. Definitely a lot of food for thought as I refine my capstone for the next 12 months. Kim Desmond Angela Bowers, M.S., PMP® Tammie Simmons-Parker Marcus White, PMP Damein P. Baity, MBA Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCM Cesar Garcia Teresa Johnson Elizabeth Jourdin Myja Lark, Ed.D, LSSBB Tyson Mitchell, JD/LLM (he/him/his) Zoe Mombert, MPA Marilyn Nguyen Allison Parker Jawaria Tareen Christopher Williams

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What an incredible experience at this year’s ICMA Conference! I had the opportunity to attend the ICMA Opening Party, SheLeadsGov Luncheon, sessions, and receptions, while reconnecting with those I’ve met through volunteering with Cal-ICMA’s Marketing & Communications Committee and Manager Support Initiatives Committee over the past year. I also had the chance to meet some amazing new people and catch up with familiar faces. I was also elected as a Director-at-Large for I-NAPA - International Network of Asian Public Administrators this upcoming year. I’m so excited to continue supporting this amazing organization and the work they do, keep connecting with more members, and can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll achieve this next year. I finally got to meet my Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) mentor, Philippe Eskandar, City Manager for San Marino, in person as well. He has been an incredible mentor, offering endless wisdom, support, and guidance over the past year. Philippe has truly become my personal advisory board and I feel so blessed to have been paired with him. And finally, shout out to my City Manager, Pamela Antil, for her incredible service as the outgoing Vice President, West Coast Region of the 2023-24 ICMA Executive Board. Pam has made a tremendous impact on the organization, profession, countless individuals in the field, our city, and me personally. Thank you for always being an inspiration, a powerful leader, and for never giving up on encouraging everyone around you to grow and reach their full potential. I’m so fortunate to call you both my City Manager and an extraordinary role model. I can’t believe #ICMA2024 is over, but I’m already looking forward to 2025. Can’t wait to see everyone next year!

Congratulations to the Cal-ICMA 2024 ICMA - International City/County Management Association Annual Conference Scholarship Recipients: Alex Wang, USC Graduate Student; Justin J. Gardiner, CCEO, COSCI, SAS-MP, Code Compliance Manager, City of Cathedral City; and Miguel Perez, Analyst, City of Santa Paula; and Toni C., Senior Administrative Specialist, City of Carson (not pictured). Scholarship Recipients are joined by Cal-ICMA President-Elect Dr. Peter Pirnejad, Cal-ICMA President Hazel Wetherford, Cal-ICMA Past President and ICMA West Coast Board Member Elisa Cox, ICMA-CM, and ICMA West Coast Regional Director Patricia Martel. Stay tuned for posts about their experience and takeaways from the Conference! #CalICMA #ICMA #ICMA2024 #Scholarship #AnnualConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #LocalGovernment #PublicService #localgov #vetsinlocalgovt

with WCMA wrapping up today I had thr opportunity to briefly share our thanks again with the board and Stephanie Lucash for their support of an I-NAPA - International Network of Asian Public Administrators regional board in Washington as they authorized the President to sign an affiliation agreement between WCMA and I-NAPA. Earlier this week Joseph Franco, MPA was recognized for leading this effort over the last year with the support of many API leaders across the state. it was a great week and looking forward to final steps and the work together.