PROJECT ASSOCIATE PHOEBE SAWYER PROJECT ASSOCIATE OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Phoebe Sawyer is a Project Associate for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. She recently graduated from San Francisco State University and served on the board of the Marketing Association while maintaining a Dean’s List placement. Sawyer is a Bay Area native with a drive and passion to achieve health equity in her community. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER EMILY WASEK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Emily is the Development Manager at APIAHF. In her role, she builds strategic partnerships with businesses, corporations, and foundations that share APIAHF’s commitment to promoting health equity in the AA NHPI communities. Through these relationships, Emily’s work helps amplify and enhance the impact of APIAHF’s programs, advocacy, and thought leadership. Before joining APIAHF, Emily served as a Development Manager with United Way of Northeast Florida. There, she specialized in co-creating community investment plans and leading fundraising campaigns for corporations seeking to fund initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of generational poverty. From her previous work as Associate Director of Development at the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center, Emily also has versatile experience in grant writing, digital fundraising, and individual donor stewardship through a health equity lens. A first-generation college student, Emily graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Government from the College of William & Mary. She later received a M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

COVID-19 RESPONSE FELLOW CALI TRAN COVID-19 RESPONSE FELLOW OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Cali Tran is a COVID-19 Response Fellow for the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum. Advocating through a racial equity lens for Philadelphia’s various communities of color has been her personal and professional praxis. Her specialty lies in mezzo-level social work, particularly in qualitative research and program development and implementation in community-based organizations. Cali’s intersecting identities of being a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent daughter of Vietnamese refugees have informed causes close to her heart, including immigrant and refugee wellness, mental health, reproductive health, and domestic/interpersonal violence awareness and prevention. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Temple University in 2016, and a Master of Social Work degree from West Chester University in 2020. In her free time, she is a visual artist, home design enthusiast, and hobbyist anthropologist interested in foodways and cultural preservation. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

PROGRAM MANAGER SOFIA KARIMI PROGRAM MANAGER OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Sofia Karimi is a Program Manager at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF). Karimi has a robust background in program management, and a keen focus on diverse public health topics, including COVID-19, HIV, vaccinations, mental health, TB, nutrition, and rare diseases. Karimi will lead health education programmatic initiatives to represent the health needs of minority communities. Karimi excels in drafting key reports, and presentations focused on health equity and health promotion. Beyond the day-to-day program management, Karimi takes on the responsibility of ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements, designing integrated work plans, and evaluating program progress and efficacy to expand the program’s reach. She will also lead program engagement efforts and represent APIAHF at national and state conferences, seminars, and panel discussions. Karimi has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialization in Health Policy from Northeastern University. In her previous role as Program Manager at CWS, she led the development of foundational programs for a refugee resettlement agency. Karimi’s holistic approach included specialized mental health assessments, social health determinants-community surveys, health education presentations, health promotion workshops, and collaboration with medical providers. Her most notable accomplishment was designing a support group curriculum with health education workshops designed to meet the specific health needs of the refugee community. Karimi is committed to expanding healthcare accessibility and improving health outcomes for diverse communities. In her free time, she enjoys attending Broadway shows, going hiking or traveling to new places. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

DECEMBER 18, 2023 PRESS RELEASE STATES MUST TAKE ACTION TO ENSURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE MEDICAID COVERAGE DECEMBER 18, 2023 WASHINGTON —Today, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services released an instructional bulletin to all states and U.S. territories requiring them to ensure Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligible individuals retain their coverage during the state’s Medicaid Unwinding period. CMS released additional data that nine states, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Arkansas, South Dakota, Idaho, New Hampshire, and Montana, account for 60 percent of the decline in children’s Medicaid and CHIP enrollment from March through September 2023. In September, CMS required all states to pause disenrollment and reinstate coverage for certain disenrolled individuals under Medicaid Unwinding. The action resulted in a half-million children and their families regaining Medicaid and CHIP Coverage. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), released the following statement: “Medicaid and CHIP cover more than half of all children in the United States. We applaud CMS for ensuring children have reliable access to necessary health care as we head into winter when influenza and other illnesses need medical attention. “However, thousands of families and their children continue to face disenrollment, and it is unconscionable that this occurs due to a state’s systems and operational issues. These states must take immediate action to ensure children are protected. Today’s action by CMS reinforces the Biden administration’s policy of ensuring quality care for all families, and states must take action to ensure the well-being of our nation’s children.” # # # The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

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MARCH 23, 2025 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT'S TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT MARCH 23, 2025 WASHINGTON —Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This game-changing law revolutionized healthcare access, affordability, and equity for millions. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, released the following statement: “Fifteen years ago, the Affordable Care Act reshaped our health care system— expanding coverage, breaking down barriers, and bringing us closer to health equity. Thanks to the ACA, millions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander families now have access to the care they deserve at rates higher than any racial or ethnic group in the country. As we celebrate this milestone, we call on leaders to build on the ACA’s success and ensure that every American, regardless of background, can live a healthier future.” ACA by the Numbers: Transforming Lives Fifty million Americans gained health coverage —including 4.5 million AANHPIs . 1.5 million AANHPIs enrolled in affordable plans through the ACA Marketplace. Pre-existing conditions? No problem! The ACA barred insurers from denying coverage. Young adults win —staying on their parent’s plans until age 26, regardless of marital status, employment, or living condition. Medicaid expansion in 41 states —covering 1.6 million AANHPIs . Stronger and expanded protections against discrimination in healthcare. Preventive care for all —from cancer screenings to vaccinations, at no extra cost. ### The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

MARCH 7, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS MARCH 7, 2024 WASHINGTON—Tonight, in his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden outlined the Administration’s progress over the past year, and his vision for the remainder of his term. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), released the following statement: “We applaud President Biden’s and Congress’ continued efforts to reduce health care costs and broaden quality health coverage for American families, including wins from the Inflation Reduction Act. “This month, we commemorate four years since the start of the deadly, global COVID-19 virus that caused devastating impacts across our country. Today, our country is back, stronger than ever, with American families seeing dividends from policies that have reduced the coverage gap, lowered prescription drug costs, and capped drug costs for seniors. In fact, in the 2023-24 ACA Open Enrollment period, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans enrolled in marketplace health plans. “As we celebrate the wins, we also look forward to the opportunities to promote health equity in care and research mentioned tonight, including innovation for rare diseases and cancer through ARPA-H and new initiatives on women’s health research. “APIAHF is proud of the progress our country has made to strengthen and expand health care and health equity, and reiterate the President’s statements to preserve that right for all people, including protections for reproductive freedoms and privacy. We look forward to continuing to work in partnership with both the Administration and Congress to improve the health of our nation.” # # # The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

APIAHF - Events EVENTS — HEALTH EQUITY AWARDS Our annual Health Equity Awards ceremony honors the work that our community partners, healthcare providers, and policymakers do in the course of serving their communities. Coming July 18, 2024! View 2023 HEA photos here. VOICES Join APIAHF with the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) for the virtual VOICES Conference: Building Together - Share. Learn. Inspire. At the conference, community advocates will hear from speakers and learn about how we can effectively uplift and champion Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities across all levels of government. View our 2023 Voices photos! THE LEADERSHIP LAB is a series that focuses on innovation and presents top-level leaders with practical, cutting-edge insights. Each month, inspiring leaders and recognized experts will discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and wisdom. Each event features a different guest speaker who will share their leadership journey, reflections on what has influenced them as leaders, and insight into leadership innovations. Join the discussion us for the next discussion on February 10th at 12:30pm PST/3:30pm EST. Click here to RSVP https://qrco.de/leadershiplab Click here to read more about the event: The Leadership Lab GET INVOLVED EVENTS —

APIAHF - Resources UPDATES — EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL INITIATIVES PRESS RELEASES RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE Statement on the Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FEBRUARY 13, 2025 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Welcomes New Board Member JANUARY 16, 2025 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Committed to the Challenges Ahead NOVEMBER 21, 2024 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Applauds the Appointment of Dr. Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 GO NOW LATEST NEWS —

AUGUST 30, 2023 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS CMS’ BOLD ACTION TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AUGUST 30, 2023 WASHINGTON —Today, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services sent a letter to all states and U.S. territories requiring them to determine if they have an eligibility systems issue that could cause entire households to be disenrolled from Medicaid or CHIP even if they are eligible for coverage. If a state has an eligibility systems issue, they must do the following, to avoid CMS enforcement to bring states into compliance: Pause procedural disenrollments for those individuals impacted, Reinstate coverage for all affected individuals and provide retroactive eligibility back to the date of termination, Implement one or more CMS-approved mitigation strategies until such time that the state has fixed all systems and processes to prevent continued inappropriate disenrollments, and Fix state systems and processes to ensure renewals are conducted appropriately and in accordance with federal Medicaid requirements. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement: “We applaud CMS for taking bold action to safeguard health care coverage for millions of families across our nation as we continue to face the devastating impacts of disenrollment from Medicaid Unwinding, which disproportionately affects communities of color, immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency. “Health care is a fundamental right, and ensuring that children and families have reliable access to necessary services is paramount. It is unconscionable for states to disenroll thousands of families, including children, due to a state’s systems and operational issues. This action today by CMS is a positive and necessary step toward protecting coverage for low-income families, and we are optimistic that the Biden administration will continue to forge forth towards affordable, quality care for all families.” # # # The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES