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A White House exercise showcasing advancements and challenges
Following the forthcoming summit, the White House Initiative pledges to further deepen its collaboration with higher education leaders, students, and faculty to empower AA and NHPI communities and fortify pathways to public service
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Kiran Ahuja / OPM
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) announced a leadership development summit set to take place on Apr. 2, 2024, at the University of California, Berkeley.
According to the official press release, the event is Co-hosted with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and aims to gather higher education leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff from across the nation to exchange best practices and tackle pressing challenges confronting AA and NHPI individuals in higher education.
The program will shine a spotlight on progressive institutions of higher learning, including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (NHSIs), which have demonstrated advancements in fostering inclusive campus environments, delivering culturally responsive academic support services, and enhancing student success.
Over the past couple of years, WHIAANHPI has been actively engaged in hosting various virtual and in-person initiatives to connect with AA and NHPI communities nationwide. These efforts have encompassed highlighting federal internship and fellowship opportunities, simplified the federal job application process, and promoted awareness of essential federal resources available for Minority-Serving Institutions.
Following the forthcoming summit, the White House Initiative pledges to further deepen its collaboration with higher education leaders, students, and faculty to empower AA and NHPI communities and fortify pathways to public service.
Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director of WHIAANHPI, underscored the Initiative's dedication to amplifying President Biden's commitment to fortify the capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions, which have historically served as vital engines of opportunity and empowerment for countless Americans.
“Our White House Initiative is laser focused on building on President Biden’s commitment to strengthen the capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions that have long served as engines of opportunity and empowerment for millions of Americans,” said Ka‘ai.
“Minority-Serving Institutions often serve as empowering and helpful resources for students and recent graduates interested in public service, including those from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities,” said OPM Director Kiran Ahuja.
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