Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us at the annual API Cultural Celebration and Luncheon, hosted by the City of Sacramento Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group. This inspiring and engaging event is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity and contributions of the Asian-Pacific Islander community in the City of Sacramento.

Here are the details:

Event: API Cultural Celebration and Luncheon

Date: Thursday, May 16

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: William Land Park (Near Fairytale Town)

Program: Lunch Buffet of Asian, Pacific, and Indian delicacies (including Veggie choices)

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bersola

Dr. Bersola currently serves as Dean of Students for the Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Bersola has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, most recently as assistant vice provost for graduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles. A first-generation-to-college Filipino-American, Bersola has championed equity, inclusion, and diversity in higher education throughout his career, leading numerous programs that have increased the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of underrepresented and low-income students. He began his career in undergraduate admissions, working at the University of Southern California, California State University Maritime Academy, and Amherst College. Later, he served as vice president of student services at a California Community College and chief operations officer for residential life at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Bersola earned a master’s in educational administration and social policy from the Graduate School of Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD in education policy from Stanford University and has published research on the transitions from high school to college and from college to graduate school.

Entertainment: Japanese Shi Shi Mai dance, Hawaiian Hula lesson and dance, and Chinese Lion dance.

This event promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. Secure your spot now by registering online HERE before the May 10 deadline. Act fast as spaces are filling up quickly!

We look forward to seeing you at the API Cultural Celebration and Luncheon!

Join the Office of Councilmember Mai Vang, Councilmember Shoun Thao, and Elk Grove Unified School District Trustee Sean Yang in celebrating 49 years of Hmong American resilience, contributions, and achievements. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Hmong community through captivating music, vibrant dance, and much more!

This is a FREE community event!

Questions? Please contact the Event Planning Committee Members: Eliteshe Yang at elitshe14@icloud.com OR Samantha Lysaythong at slysaythong@cityofsacramento.org