Staff
Khydeeja Alam, Executive Director
Khydeeja Alam is the first South Asian woman to serve as Executive Director of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA). Read more about Executive Director Alam.
Yee Xiong, Manager of Communications and External Affairs
As the Manager of Communications & External Affairs for CAPIAA, Yee Xiong spearheads initiatives to enhance community engagement, and builds impactful partnerships with civic, educational, and community organizations, strengthening CAPIAA’s impact and engagement extend to diverse audiences. Read more about Yee Xiong.
Emma Anderson, Executive Assistant
Emma Anderson serves as the Executive Assistant to Executive Director Khydeeja Alam and brings over 10 years of experience in event management and customer service. Read more about Emma Anderson.
Moshe Dela Cruz, Budget and Operations Analyst
Moshe Dela Cruz is a skilled Budget and Operations Analyst with a strong background in budget development, fiscal analysis, and operations management. Read more about Moshe Dela Cruz
Gabriel Young, Student Assistant
From San Jose, California, and Washington D.C., Gabriel Young (he/his) strives to be one for and with others by serving the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community through multiple ventures. Read more about Gabriel Young.