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The Olga May Wong Policy Fellowship is a part-time, paid position ($15/hour, 266 hours max) that will support OCA’s national policy, advocacy, and organizing strategy and programming. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-3 years of undergraduate or working experience in policy analysis, community organizing, and/or program facilitation. This position can be in-person in Washington, D.C. or remote from anywhere in the U.S., with a start date of early Q1 2025.
The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT.
We are still accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Internship Program! Undergraduate students (and recent grads) who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are highly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Washington, D.C. from June 2-August 8, 2025. Interns will gain valuable work experience at congressional offices, federal agencies, for-profit corporations, and nonprofits, while participating in various leadership and professional development, and personal enrichment, programming. The final deadline to apply is January 5, 2025.Â
The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 for incoming Asian American and Pacific Islander college students over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses.
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Thank you to our October donors: Andrew Lee, Audra Dehan, Thong Tarm, Emily Yee, Paul Leung, Kirit Minhas, Lincoln Le for your generous contributions towards the President's Circle Initiative! Your contributions directly support local OCA chapter programs and projects that impact AANHPI communities around the country.
2024 IMAGE Magazine
🚨 The 2024 IMAGE Magazine is OUT! Current OCA paying members will receive their copies in the coming week, and you can also view a digital version online.
🤔 Interested in a physical copy? Sign up for our membership today to receive the 2025 IMAGE Magazine, which will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the OCA National Internship!
OCA Urges the Trump Administration to Foster Collaboration and Combat Anti-Asian Sentiment OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates calls on President-Elect Trump to engage positively with AANHPI communities, prioritize unity and inclusion, and commit to collaborating on policies that uplift and support these communities. Click here to read more.
OCA Condemns Disrespect Towards Philadelphia Chinatown in Fight Against 76ers Stadium Proposal OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns the treatment of advocates at the City Council meeting on the 76ers stadium, emphasizing its threat to Philadelphia’s Chinatown and standing in solidarity against any development that displaces or marginalizes Asian American enclaves. Click here to read more.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Help us update our OCA Intern Alumni Directory
We are requesting all OCA National internship program alumni to fill out the OCA Intern Alumni Directory Form to help us update our internal database so we can stay in touch with our intern alumni from the last 35Â years. Fill out the form.
November 17: OCA Greater Tucson Fundraising Gala: Community Legacies  at Desert Diamond Casino
We celebrated the return to full programming the COVID hiatus. Over 100 guests enjoyed a fabulous silent auction with luxury accessories and jewelry, Chinese ceramics and musical instruments, works by Asian American authors including Corky Lee’s photo book, and gift certificates. A live jazz trio entertained during the auction which was followed by some of Desert Diamond Casino’s tastiest Chinese entrees, sushi, and Korean beef. Gary Low was posthumously honored with the Unsung Hero Award. His widow, Sim, and two sons accepted on his behalf. Wendy Karahalios shared personal remembrances of Gary, Lupita Murillo, was honored with the inaugural Community Beacon Award for her brilliant work as criminal investigator for 50 years at TV station KVOA. Scholarship awardees were Tommy X. Zhan, Senior, Information Sciences, University of Arizona; and Lady Dorothy Elli, Graduate Student, M. Public Health, University of Arizona. Both were recognized for their community leadership on campus organizations and in AANHPI community organizations. Distinguished guests included Barry Wong, Executive Director, Arizona Governor’s Office of Equal Opportunity (2015-2023); Dr. Jaime Gutierrez, Arizona State Senator (1979-1993); Emily Bridson, President, League of Women Voters Greater Tucson; and Mabel Menard, President OCA Greater Chicago. Entertainment included original keyboard compositions performed by composer Allen Miller, EVP, Korean Sounds of Thunder of Tucson, and Siva Maia Polynesian Dancers.
OCA - New York Chapter
For this past general election, OCA-NY Chapter canvassed over 3,300+ doors and 5000+ Asian American community members to encourage them to exercise their right to vote and provide voters with important in-language resources. This work isn’t just about one election – it’s about building lasting power, creating change, and strengthening our communities for generations to come.
