UNITE OUR MISSION BY ENGAGING EACH OTHER MAY 13-16, 2019 HUNTSVILLE, AL TABLE OF CONTENTS About FAPAC and the Theme 3 General Information 5 Von Braun Convention Center Maps 6 Agenda at a Glance 7 Workshops at a Glance 10 Sponsors and Partners 12 Message from President 15 Message from Conference Chairs 17 FAPAC National Board of Directors 18 FAPAC National Board of Operations 22 FAPAC Chapters 23 Volunteers 32 Membership 34 Greeting Letters 36 FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship 46 Monday Welcome Dinner Reception 51 Tuesday Opening Ceremony 53 Uniformed Services Awards Luncheon 55 Uniformed Services Awardees Bios 57 Civilian Awards Dinner Banquet 61 Civilian Awardees Bios 62 Plenary Sessions 65 Workshop Sessions 74 Executive Coaching 87 Students Program 89 Veterans Program 91 2018-2019 Year in Review 92 Partner Ads 95 Federal Asian Pacific American Council PO Box 23184 Washington, D.C. 20026-3184 www.fapac.org www.facebook.com/fapacorg [email protected] SLS images courtesy of NASA MSFC www.nasa.gov/sls 2 34th National Leadership Training Program ● May 13-16, 2019 ● Huntsville, AL UNITE OUR MISSION BY ENGAGING EACH OTHER THEME he theme this year is a continuation of our “Unite” series and focuses on leadership and T engagement to advance the AAPI community. Results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey1 indicate that 68% of Federal employees government-wide felt an overall sense of engagement based on three categories: leadership, supervisor relationship, and their roles in the workplace. The Office of Personnel Management defines engagement as “An employee’s sense of purpose that is evident in their display of dedication, persistence and effort in their work or overall attachment to their organization and its mission.” This year, FAPAC will leverage the compelling mission of public service by equipping government leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to continue increasing employee engagement and make our communities better places to live and work. Unite Our Mission by Engaging Each Other encourages AAPI participation in civic engagement and empowers leaders at all levels. 1 United States Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, 2018, www.opm.gov/fevs/reports/ governmentwide-reports/governmentwide-management-report/governmentwide-report/2018/2018-governmentwide- management-report.pdf ABOUT FAPAC he Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) was founded in 1985. FAPAC is a nonprofit, T nonpartisan organization representing the civilian and military Asian Pacific American (APA) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments. APAC is organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of F the Internal Revenue Code. The primary purpose of FAPAC is to serve as an interagency association within the Federal and District of Columbia governments, providing a focus for over thirty ethnically distinct groups originating from Asian and Pacific regions as recognized by the United States Bureau of Census. MISSION APAC is an organization that promotes equal opportunity and cultural diversity for APAs within the F Federal and District of Columbia governments. FAPAC encourages the participation and advancement of APAs in the government workforce. VISION APAC will be a nationally recognized organization that serves as a conduit through which the F interests, issues and representation of APAs in the Federal and District of Columbia governments are addressed. It will also promote partnerships with the public and private sectors in the community it serves. www.fapac.org ● 34th NLTP 2019 3 4 34th National Leadership Training Program ● May 13-16, 2019 ● Huntsville, AL GENERAL INFORMATION Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday May 13, 2019 May 14, 2019 May 15, 2019 May 16, 2019 Registration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Times Embassy Suites Lobby VBC VBC VBC Exhibition Setup 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Times Included Welcome Dinner and Networking Lunch Networking Lunch Uniformed Services Awards Meals Partner Awards, Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon Luncheon US Space & Rocket breaks breaks Civilian Awards Banquet Center Morning/Afternoon breaks Attire Business Casual/ Business Casual Business Casual Business Formal/Black Tie Cultural Wear Optional/ Military Dress BADGES: In an effort to enhance security, we ask all attendees to please wear your badge for the duration of the conference. Badges will be required for admission to sessions and refreshment functions at the Von Braun Center (VBC). Your badge not only indicates that you are fully registered for the conference, but is also a courtesy to other registrants. If you have any issues with your name badges, please notify the Registration Office. REGISTRATION: Registration fees exclude travel, accommodations, hotel costs, or pre-conference forums. These are separate from the main conference registration and must be purchased separately. On-site registration will be accepted with payment via credit cards. EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the exhibit displays in the North Hall 1 during the breaks and sessions. See the exhibitor listing for detailed information regarding our sponsors and exhibitors. MEALS: Included in registration fees are the above listed meals. Extra meal tickets are available for sale at the Registration Office and on our website. ATTIRE: Dress during the conference is business casual. Be sure to dress in layers and carry a sweater as the temperature in the meeting rooms is difficult to regulate, and meeting rooms may be cold or warm. In addition, see the dress code for our events in the above table. INTERNET ACCESS: Internet access is complimentary in the guest rooms for those staying on site at the Embassy hotel. Complimentary internet access is provided for the meeting rooms at the VBC. Please use the following WIFI Code at the VBC: engage2019 LIABILITY: Neither the host venue nor the organizers can be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage to private property or additional expense incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services. All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. PARKING: The Embassy Suites will offer complimentary parking for hotel guests. The VBC offers parking at P1 and P2 lots for $10/day. The city lots are P4 and P5 and their rates are $5/day. HOTEL SHUTTLE: The Embassy Suites hotel offers a complimentary Hotel Shuttle between Embassy Suites, the Huntsville Airport, and local downtown area. Please contact the hotel for information and to schedule rides. www.fapac.org ● 34th NLTP 2019 5 VON BRAUN CENTER 6 34th National Leadership Training Program ● May 13-16, 2019 ● Huntsville, AL AGENDA AT A GLANCE MONDAY, MAY 13 10:00 AM-2:00 PM EARLY REGISTRATION EMBASSY SUITES LOBBY 4:00 PM-5:00 PM REGISTRATION & CHECK IN US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER 5:00 PM-8:30 PM WELCOME DINNER & PARTNER AWARDS (Business Casual/Cultural Wear) US SPACE & ROCKET Guided Tour of Exhibits & Tour on your own CENTER Mistress of Ceremonies: Fahmida Chhipa, Vice President Of Operations, FAPAC SATURN V HALL Opening Remarks: Olivia Adrian, President, FAPAC Welcome Remarks: Colonel Kelsey Smith, Garrison Commander, Redstone Arsenal, ARMY Guest Speaker: Johnnie Sharp, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Cultural Performance: Korean Mission School Cultural Dance Group Closing Remarks: Kelly Sewell, Conference Chair, FAPAC Shuttle buses will depart Embassy Suites at 4:30 PM and return at 8:45 PM TUESDAY, MAY 14 8:00 AM-5:00 PM REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN NORTH HALL 1 FOYER 8:00 AM-9:00 AM MORNING REFRESHMENTS NORTH HALL 1 9:00 AM-10:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY (Business Casual) NORTH HALL 3 Mistress of Ceremonies: Gayleen Ijames, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Presentation of Colors: James Clemons High School Color Guard National Anthem: Gloria Betts Caldwell, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Video Remarks: Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) Special Remarks: Mayor Thomas "Tommy" Battle, City of Huntsville Guest Speaker: Steve Shih, Associate Administrator of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, NASA 10:00 AM-10:30AM MORNING BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITS NORTH HALL 1 10:00 AM-10:30AM EXECUTIVE COACHING SALON 10 10:30 AM-11:45 AM WORKSHOPS A—SEE WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE SECTION 2ND FLOOR 12:00 PM-1:30 PM NETWORKING BUFFET LUNCH (Business Casual) NORTH HALL 2 1:45 PM-3:00 PM WORKSHOPS B—SEE WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE SECTION 2ND FLOOR 3:00PM-3:30 PM AFTERNOON BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITS NORTH HALL 1 3:00PM-3:30 PM EXECUTIVE COACHING SALON 10 3:30 PM-4:30 PM P1. Plenary: Spark: Diversity & Innovation NORTH HALL 3 Stephanie Piimauna, Elevate 4:30 PM-5:30 PM FAPAC General Membership Meeting NORTH HALL 3 7:00 PM-9:00 PM NETWORKING EVENT AT CAMPUS 805 (Casual) CAMPUS 805 All you can eat Sushi, Pizza, and Drinks! $25 at the door! Campus 805 is a former high school campus that has been converted to an exciting entertainment hub. Join fellow NLTP attendees at this networking event. Shuttle buses will depart Embassy Suites at 6:30 PM and return at 9:00 PM www.fapac.org ● 34th NLTP 2019 7 AGENDA AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 8:00 AM-5:00 PM REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN NORTH HALL 1 8:00 AM-9:00 AM MORNING REFRESHMENTS NORTH HALL 1 9:00 AM-10:00 AM P2. Plenary: Non-Verbal Nuances: Inuence and Lead without Words NORTH HALL 3 Dr. Vu Pham, Chair, Elevate 9:00 AM-10:00 AM S1. Student Program: Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government/ SALON 3 Navigating USAJOBS Adrian Williams, Office of Personnel Management 10:00 AM-10:30 AM MORNING BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITS NORTH HALL 1 10:00 AM-10:30 AM EXECUTIVE COACHING SALON 10 10:30 AM-11:45 AM WORKSHOPS C—SEE WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE SECTION 2ND FLOOR 10:30 AM-11:45 AM S2.