SPARC Leadership Program

The 2019-2020 Statewide Pacific Islander Asian American Resource and Coordinating Center (SPARC) Leadership Program is a year-long program designed to increase adult engagement in tobacco control advocacy efforts. The program will provide technical assistance and support to fellows from diverse community groups across California.

2019-2020 SPARC Leadership Program

The 2019-2020 SPARC Leadership Program is underway! This year-long program is focused on building a vibrant movement in tobacco control and health advocacy in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

The program commenced with our 3-day Core Leadership summit on June 20-22, 2019. 27 fellows from across California came together to hold critical discussions about health-related tobacco issues facing AANHPIs and participate in leadership building activities. The fellows will continue to work together on policy and advocacy issues in regional teams throughout the year.

The Fellows

Key Dates

SPARC Core Leadership Summit
June 20-22, 2019
San Diego, CA

SPARC Capstone Summit
May 6-7, 2020
Sacramento, CA

Bay Area Team

From left to right: Lawrence Yu, Owen Wise-Pierik, Angel Halafihi, Nafiza Khan, Akinchita Kumar
Not pictured: Beemy Nguyen (Coach), Mariah Santiago

Central Valley Team

From left to right: Debbie Xiong, Baolia Xiong (Coach), Ethan Thao, Millenia Yang, Triazon Vang, Sue Emanivong

Gold Country Team

From left to right: Andersen Yang, Sherrie Calibo (Coach), Hurjessica Virk, Reener Balingit

South Coast Team

From left to right: Tana Lepule (Coach), Christy Innouvong, CJ Hattori, Mele Halalilo, Lolofi Soakai, Harold Custodio

Los Angeles Team

From left to right: Karina Quiroz, Claudia Pinedo, Sambo Sak (Coach), Shenazar Esmundo, PJ Quiroz

Southern California Students Team

From left to right: Rod Carlo “Cody” Columbres, Leiana Talo Lepule, Jake Ryann Sumibcay (Coach), Vincent Basobas
Not pictured: Alana Godoy