About the coalition

The San Diego Asian Pacific Islander (API) Coalition is a group of San Diego API organizations that operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Pacific Arts Movement, a 501(c)3 organization.
Our mission is to facilitate conversations with API communities and advocate for representation of voices by:

  • Amplifying and cultivating leadership

  • Acting as a hub for API organizations to collaborate

  • Building a more inclusive and equitable San Diego

Leadership Core

The Coalition is led and facilitated by a leadership core consisting of the following roles:

Co-Chair: Alex C. Villafuerte
Co-Chair: Lauren Garces