OHD's Jake Fitisemanu appointed by President Obama to serve on Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Congratulations to Jacob Fitisemanu Jr. MPH, Health Program Specialist and Public Information Officer at the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Office of Health Disparities (OHD) for his appointment by President Obama to serve as a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Jacob Fitisemanu Jr, President's Advisory Commission
 on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders was established by President Obama in October 2009 to improve the quality of life and opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by facilitating increased access to and participation in federal programs where they remain underserved. The initiative is chaired by U.S. Dept of Education Secretary Arne Dunce and led by Executive Director Kiran Ahuja. See an infographic about The Initiatives' Objectives and Needs.

Join OHD and our partners in congratulating Jake on this appointment and on the opportunity to serve in this official capacity. 

Read The White House Press Release of this announcement.