Inclusive
We welcome people from every background who support a strong and engaged community.
About APCA
Building awareness. Strengthening community.
APCA brings people, organizations, and public leaders together to help Southern Nevada’s Asian Pacific community stay informed, connected, and involved.
Our mission
Connection with a purpose.
Asian Pacific Community Awareness, Inc. is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to education, civic awareness, community participation, and partnership.
Our mission is not to compete with or distract from other Asian Pacific organizations. APCA serves as a force-multiplier partner—helping organizations share information, support one another, and work together toward common goals.
Nonpartisan
We provide information and encourage participation without endorsing political parties or candidates.
Collaborative
We seek partnerships that respect and strengthen the work already being done.
Our story
Why APCA was established.
When Vincent Palmieri Jr. returned to the United States in July 2015 after living and working in China for 14 years, he recognized a need for stronger communication between the Asian Pacific community and the wider Southern Nevada community.
He founded APCA to help people stay informed about social and civic events, public issues, legislation, education, employment, healthcare, veterans’ benefits, and other matters affecting local families.
APCA provides a welcoming framework for collaboration, dialogue, and understanding. We bring people and organizations together, raise awareness of important issues, and create opportunities for community members to become informed, connected, and involved.
Leadership
President and Founder
President & Founder
Vincent Palmieri Jr.
Vincent Palmieri Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is one of four children. His parents taught him the importance of hard work, responsibility, and service to others.
After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and volunteered to serve in Vietnam. He was wounded twice, hospitalized for approximately four months, and later medically retired from the Marine Corps because of his wounds.
Following his recovery, Vincent began working at Citibank as a clerk in the operations department. During his 12-year career with the company, he advanced to Vice President in the fixed-income department.
In the early 2000s, Vincent moved to China, where he established an education center, taught business and finance, and helped students pursue educational opportunities in the United States. His 14 years in China gave him a deep appreciation for Asian cultures and lasting friendships with many former students and colleagues.
After returning to the United States, Vincent founded Asian Pacific Community Awareness to strengthen communication, encourage civic and social participation, and connect people with information and community resources.
Board of Directors
Additional board member introductions and photographs will be added as they are prepared.