OCA Tucson Chapter

A unique leadership program for AANHPI and BIPOC women awaits your response.

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The APAWLI application deadline has been extended to August 21, 2026.

APAWLI is a transformational leadership experience designed for women of color who are ready to lead with greater purpose, confidence, and impact.

Through interactive virtual sessions, participants strengthen their leadership voice, build meaningful relationships, and join a powerful community committed to creating lasting change together.

Program dates: September 16, 2026–June 23, 2027
Schedule: Every other Wednesday, 6:30–8:00 PM ET
Apply by August 21: https://form.jotform.com/252824555580159

Know someone who is ready for her next leadership step? Please share this opportunity or tag her below.

You never know where pearls will take you. Fundraising at OCA National Convention.

Tucson Candidate Forums

All forums are open to the public. Please note that anyone attending the forum will not be allowed to wear campaign t-shirts, buttons or carry signs in support of any one candidate. No posters or yard signs are allowed in the forum room. The purpose of these forums is to provide attendees an opportunity to listen and learn about candidate’s positions before they vote. As per the Pima County Public Library Code of Conduct, guns, weapons, or other items designed or intended to harm people are not allowed on library property.

OCA applauds the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, reaffirming the constitutional guarantee of equal protection for all children born in the United States.

Read the statement: www.ocanational.org/press-releases/advancing-justice-aajc-oca-and-wlc-welcome-supreme-court-ruling-protecting-birthright-citizenship

Today, we remember Vincent Chin. We honor Juneteenth. And we recommit ourselves to the unfinished work of justice.

Read the statement: www.ocanational.org/blog/remembering-vincent-chin-on-juneteenth-a-shared-call-for-justice

Many have asked, and we've finally delivered: OCA merch is officially here! Whether you're an OCA member or an ally, show your support for OCA with pride—and in style. Our new merch store includes t-shirts, outerwear, hats, tote bags, drinkware, and art prints designed by our intern alumni.

100% of net proceeds will support OCA's work to defend constitutional, civil, and human rights and advance the sociopolitical and holistic well-being of all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Visit ocanational-shop.fourthwall.com.

I am honored to join the YWCA Southern Arizona panel, “Celebrating the Resilience and Self-Efficacy of Women” in Tucson on June 4. My approach will be from a Chinese American perspective facing challenges as a product of traditional Asian culture, leveraging cultural behaviors as assets in AANHPI and Western working and social environments, and building an authentic leadership brand. Joining me are outstanding women, Daisy Jenkins, Esq. and Christina Bell Andrews. Moderating is award winning investigative NBC reporter, Lupita Murillo.