about us
FAPAC National
FAPAC National
FAPAC National
The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) was founded in 1985. It is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees in the Federal, District of Columbia, and military workforces.
FAPAC is the oldest and largest AAPI affinity group for Federally-employed Asian Ame
The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) was founded in 1985. It is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees in the Federal, District of Columbia, and military workforces.
FAPAC is the oldest and largest AAPI affinity group for Federally-employed Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. FAPAC leadership training programs are designed for public servants from entry-level to Senior Executive Service.
FAPAC-USCG
FAPAC National
FAPAC National
We originated as a group of Coast Guard personnel who were regularly celebrating and sharing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture within our professional community. In 2016, we officially became a Chapter of FAPAC.
The only non-profit organization dedicated to the Coast Guard's Asian American and Pacific Islander comm
We originated as a group of Coast Guard personnel who were regularly celebrating and sharing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture within our professional community. In 2016, we officially became a Chapter of FAPAC.
The only non-profit organization dedicated to the Coast Guard's Asian American and Pacific Islander community, FAPAC-USCG works to drive systems of change necessary to strengthen our community and improve diversity within the Coast Guard, while remaining focused on sustaining a service culture where everyone is included, valued, and respected.
FAPAC-USCG
Career Development
Equitable Participation
Career Development
Strengthen and support organizational efforts in expanding training and career development opportunities such as mentoring programs, peer support programs, leadership conferences, and professional development training.
Building Community
Equitable Participation
Career Development
We passionately believe in community to facilitate professional and personal development, career advancement, and educational opportunities.
Equitable Participation
Equitable Participation
Equitable Participation
Facilitate effective programs and initiatives that will promote opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in all professions, and increase the AAPI rates at all levels of the Coast Guard especially in senior officer, senior enlisted, and civilian executive positions.
Meet our executive team
President: Jason K. Wong
Originally from Hawaii, Jason is currently assigned as the Command Master Chief (CMC) for the Thirteenth Coast Guard District. His goal is to position FAPAC-USCG to lead change and continue to contribute to the ideal of making a difference in the Coast Guard, and providing networking, training, and professional development opportunities for the USCGs Asian American Pacific Islander community.
Vice President: Jocelyn Soriano
Also hailing from Hawaii, Jocelyn is a Commander (CDR) that recently reported to the Office of Secretary of Defense, Military Compensation Policy - serving as a Coast Guard Liaison Officer at the Pentagon. She feels her role is to serve as an advocate for the smallest minority group within the Coast Guard, and to inspire positive and cultural change for the Coast Guard.
Secretary: Maria Fiorella N. Villanueva
Maria was born and raised in Baguio City, Philippines and by the age of 17, joined the U.S. Coast Guard from Recruiting Office in Guam. Maria is a Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) currently assigned to CG FORCECOMM (Acmms) in Washington, D.C. She defines FAPAC-USCG as a family deeply rooted with common values and a sense of community. She wants to drive positive change by providing mentorship and leadership opportunities for the AAPIs in the service.
Treasurer: Mark Jamias
Mark is an International Affairs Specialist in the Coast Guard’s Office of International Affairs. Prior to the Coast Guard, he served in the Political Section of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. He is thankful for the FAPAC-USCG leaders who came before us and built the organization as it stands today. He aims to carry on the upward trajectory upon which we travel and support the well-being of each and every member of our community.