3rd Annual AAPI LEAD Summit
Pacific Islander Officials Affinity Group Breakfast
A morning gathering of Pacific Islander elected officials, appointed leaders, and community changemakers convening during the AAPI LEAD National Summit.
Date
Sat, July 182026
Time
8:00–9:45 AMPacific Time
Venue
JW MarriottL.A. LIVE · Room TBA
Program
BreakfastAffinity Convening
Join us over breakfast to celebrate our shared history, honor our leaders, and strengthen the connections that move the Pacific Islander community forward — together with peers from across all levels of government.
Expected attendees include:
Elected & Appointed Officials
- Andria TupolaCouncilmember, Honolulu City Council
- Bev UipiCouncilmember, Millcreek City, Utah
- Esther KiaʻainaCouncilmember, Honolulu City Council
- Manufou Liaiga-AnoaʻiTrustee, Jefferson Elementary School District · Daly City, CA
- Evan LouieCommissioner, Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs · Las Vegas
- Krystal KaʻaiFormer Executive Director, White House Initiative on AANHPI
Community Leaders
- Tammalivis SalanoaLegislative Aide, Alaska State Legislature · Anchorage
- Roy TongilavaBoard Member, South Pacific Islander Organization
- Ezra GarrettOportun
- Reggie AquiNews Anchor, formerly ABC7 News · San Francisco
Join us alongside these leaders and many more friends of the Pacific Islander community.
Open to AAPI LEAD Summit attendees — or by invitation only.
Seating is limited; we hope you'll start the morning with us.
Pacific Islander Officials Affinity Group Breakfast
AAPI LEAD 3rd Annual National Summit · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE · July 18, 2026
AAPI LEAD 3rd Annual National Summit · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE · July 18, 2026