Department of the Interior (DOI) FAPAC Chapter
Established 2017
MISSION: To support the Department of the Interior in addressing issues of interest to the DOI Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community and to foster professional development and networking among its members.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter (FAPAC-DOI) shall be to implement the goals and objectives of the national-level entity Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) as set forth in the FAPAC-DOI bylaws, FAPAC National bylaws, and in accordance with DOI Departmental Policy.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTSThank you FAPAC-DOI Intern, Isha Kalia In early September 2022, Isha completed her time with us as our Summer 2022 FAPAC-DOI Intern. Isha supported FAPAC-DOI through creating our summer newsletters, advertising and organizing the FAPAC-DOI election for the FY 2023 board, and coordinating a FAPAC-DOI social!
Read more about Isha in FAPAC-DOI Newsletter_July 2022.pdf and FAPAC-DOI Newsletter_August 2022.pdf |
FAPAC-DOI Intern, Ashley Chou, returns to FAPAC-DOI for FY2023
Back from summer break, Ashley will support the new board by continuing to make monthly newsletters. Welcome back Ashley!
Our FAPAC-DOI Intern, Ashley Chou, has been instrumental in the initiation and development of our monthly newsletters! Since November 2020, when she first joined FAPAC-DOI, Ashley has volunteered to continue contributing to our community by giving us a place to share our stories and interests, and highlight important issues for our community.
Ashley is a Taiwanese American student living in Boston, Massachusetts. She is currently enrolled at Harvard College as a senior, majoring in History of Science with a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her interests include public health, British fiction, and Greco-Roman mythology. She has always striven to stay connected with her heritage, whether by volunteering as a teacher’s assistant at a local Chinese school or participating in an Asian student exchange program.
Learn more about Ashley in FAPAC-DOI Newsletter_June 2022.pdf
Congratulations Lena Chang and Kelly Kim! Congratulations to our very own Lena Chang and Kelly Kim for being awarded the FAPAC 2021 Diversity Excellence Award! This award recognizes their significant contributions to the advancement and promotion of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. |
FAPAC-DOI "Co-Workers" |
“This is Kaio (named after Kaio-ken from Dragon Ball Z, yes). She is 5 years old. Like me, she is an immigrant from Southeast Asia. She is a rescue street kitten that my husband and I adopted when we worked in Manila, Philippines. At the time, she was a little less than 4 weeks old, but her mother was run over by a car and could not nurse her. She's come a long way, and she is an introverted cat with a fun-loving streak and a warm heart.” Thao Tran, Office of Wildland Fire, Washington, D.C. |
"My “field team” is a flock of Kaki, Ume, Yuzu, Momo, and Anzu. "Bella is a rescued Ragdoll cat; I adopted her when she was 9 years old, and she’s 15 now. Lena Chang, Senior Fish and Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ventura, CA |
![]() “I'd like to introduce you to my dog - Dusty, a Chocolate Lab. Dusty is 5 years old. He loves to go on walks; however, I must closely monitor him because he also loves water and given an opportunity, he'll dive in.” Karen Ridgeway, EEO Specialist and the Special Emphasis Program Manager for Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Washington, D.C. |
Biscuit Female Bluetick Coonhound Mix, 5 years old | Mr. Krabs Male(?) Goldfish 2 years old(?) | Out of office co-worker Cody, Male Quarterhorse 19 years old |
Cindy K. Lowman, JD, CISSP, CIPP/G, Branch of Financial Policy and Analytics, JAO-PERMA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lakewood, CO
“Our sweet cat is a rescue pet and we adopted him from Anchorage Animal Care and Control in July 2013. The staff named him Mochi, and we kept the name since the thought of our family fur member being named after a Japanese rice cake immensely pleased me. The veterinarian estimated Mochi was 2 when we adopted him, so he's around 9 years old now. Mochi is a tuxedo domestic short-haired cat and he is atypical regarding the perception of a stereotypical cat.
He is very loving and affectionate and friendly to our friends. Mochi loves curling up on our lap or enjoys being next to us. I took a break to sit on the couch and he chose to perch on top of it. He is truly a great teleworking buddy.”
Barbara Green, Equal Opportunity Manager, National Park Service, Anchorage, AK
"George is an 11-year old cockapoo rescue. Kelly, DOI Office of Human Capital |
"My family adopted Sweetie, a red-heeler/terrier mix, when she was 2 years old. About a month into owning her, we learned that she was deaf! Although we were initially afraid that she would not be able to keep up with our adventurous life style, she proved that she was more than capable through her attentiveness, rapid ability to learn new tricks, and her endless ability to trust and go with the flow. 12 years later and we can't imagine life without her! "I adopted Mushu from a friend who realized that Mushu was not a good fit for her household. Little did I know how sassy this little reptile could be! Unlike most bearded dragons, Mushu is not lazy or mellow, instead she enjoys running full speed around the house, leaping off make-shift agility courses, and teasing the dogs by sprinting at them." Karen Sinclair, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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