Organization of Chinese Americans

Question book-new.svg This article relies too much on references to primary sources. Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources. (May 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates Organization of Chinese Americans (logo).jpg Motto Embracing the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans Formation 1973 Type Non-profit, Non-partisan Purpose "To advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States." Headquarters Washington, DC Region served Nationwide Membership Representing over 10,000 people (Affiliate, College Affiliates, Young OCA, OCA Young Professionals, General membership) Key people Rita Pin Ahrens (Executive Director) Ken Lee Chief Executive Officer Website http://www.ocanational.org Remarks First and only national Pan-Asian Pacific American civil rights organization headquartered in D.C. OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates (previously known as the Organization of Chinese Americans) is a non-profit organization founded in 1973, whose stated mission is to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) in the United States. In 2013, OCA's National Board of Directors passed a resolution to change its name to OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates to reflect a more expansive mission to represent the pan-ethnic interests of the community.[citation needed] Contents 1 Organization 2 Goals 3 History 4 Chapters 5 Controversies 5.1 2009: Miley Cyrus Incident 6 National Convention 7 Programs 7.1 APIA U: Leadership 101 7.2 APA-Y 7.3 OCA Internship Program 7.4 Scholarships 7.5 B3: Aspiring APA Professionals Program 7.6 Mentoring Asian American Professionals (MAAP) 7.7 Womxn's Initiative 8 Research 8.1 A Portrait of Chinese Americans 9 Current projects 9.1 APIA Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Directory 10 Notable members 11 References 12 External links Organization[edit] Entrance of the OCA National Center. The OCA National Center is located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. and serves as the headquarters for OCA. The national office and staff monitor legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. In addition, OCA is able to build national support and to work in coalition with other national groups around issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any foreign country, but instead focuses on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Goals[edit] The goals of OCA are to: Advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment Promote civic participation, education, and leadership Advance coalitions and community building Foster cultural heritage To achieve these goals, OCA is engaged in organizing 100+ chapters and affiliates across the nation to develop both leadership and community involvement.