Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As we reflect on the important impacts that Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent have made on communities across California, we would like to take a moment to recognize the amazing members of the California Capital team that identify as Asian American and/or Pacific Islander, and share the stories of AAPI-owned businesses.
Designated months to honor the contributions of historically underrepresented groups to American society are vital to celebration and education — but just as folks who identify with those groups work day in and day out to uplift themselves and their communities, we must remember to highlight them regularly, regardless of the month.
Meet Our Team
Our staff represents a variety of ethnicities and cultures from across Asia and the Pacific Islands, mirroring the vibrant and diverse backgrounds of the cultures we serve across California. Scroll through the gallery below to meet our team!
Deborah Lowe Muramoto, President & CEO
May Masunaga (left), Chief Financial Officer
SiewYee Lee-Alix, Director, Sacramento Valley SBDC
Nguyen Nguyen, Sacramento Valley SBDC
Genevieve Duque, Program Coordinator, Women's Business Center
Sarah Harding, Program Manager, Women's Business Center
James Aldea, Procurement Counselor, APEX Accelerator
Michael Aguillio, Procurement Counselor, APEX Accelerator
Celebrate AAPI-Owned Businesses
According the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, 2.9 million businesses in the United States are AAPI-owned, creating 4.9 million jobs. With these numbers, there are plenty of opportunities shop AAPI-owned year-round! In fact, some of our most inspiring success stories are of AAPI clients. Click below to read more:
Stay in the Know: Read the Hmong Daily News
The Greater Sacramento Area has a large, strong Hmong population. In order to keep folks in the community connected to one another, and keep the broader public informed of issues important to their Hmong neighbors, Macy Yang (a Sacramento Valley SBDC business advisor) created and runs the Hmong Daily News. Start reading today to stay in the know!
