Asian & Latino Coalition PAC Meets with Presidential Candidates, Plans Endorsement on Aug. 12, 2019

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Founded in Dec. 2015, and based in Des Moines, the PAC aims "to promote political empowerment and civic participation of the Asian and Latino communities in Iowa."  The PAC has more than 450 paid members.  Members have been able to meet with many of the 2020 candidates at receptions and events organized by the PAC.  Several of the candidates have even made a couple of appearances.  The Asian & Latino Coalition PAC is planning on endorsing a presidential candidate on Aug. 12, 2019.  Board members will choose from the top four candidates selected by membership.

2019
June 29 - Former U.S. Rep. John Delaney at Iowa State Capitol

June 3 - Gov. Jay Inslee at Machinist Hall

May 28 - Gov. Steve Bullock at Franklin Jr. High

May 6 - Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke at USW Local 310

April 17 - Mayor Pete Buttigieg at Machinist Hall

April 15 - Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro at Machinist Hall

April 12 - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33

April 8 - Marianne Williamson at Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33 (board meeting)

Mar. 16 - U.S. Sen. Cory Booker at Iowa State Capitol

Feb. 24 - NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio at Machinist Hall

Feb. 23 - U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris at Iowa State Capitol

Feb. 2 - Andrew Yang at Cozy Cafe Johnston

Jan. 9 - Tom Steyer at Iowa State Capitol

2018
Dec. 20 - Mayor Pete Buttigieg at Caribou Coffee

Nov. 10 - U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell at Iowa State Capitol

Oct. 19 - U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris at Iowa State Capitol

Aug. 18 - Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro at Machinist Hall

April 9 - Former U.S. Rep. John Delaney at UAW Local 450

April 8 - U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell at Machinist Hall


Asian & Latino Coalition Board of Directors

Prakash Koppaparapu, Chair

Rosa Garduno, Vice Chair
Amanda Lovan, Secretary
Luisita Dona Thompson, Treasurer
Mitch Henry, Director of Communications
Paula A. Martinez, Director of Labor

Dan Garza, Director
Victoria Moon, Director
Alex Phrasany, Director
Andrea Phillips, Director
Natasha Newcomb, Director
Roseann Norris, Director
Mark Rocha, Director
Jon Shelness, Director
Mike Sherzan, Director
Dr. Megan Srinivas, Director