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A voice for the Pacific Islander community, and her inspiration

November 23, 2016 By Nina Huang

At a young age, Sili Savusa was exposed to community work through her parents. As a result of a hurricane in Samoa in the 1970s, her parents did a lot of organizing to help with the relief of those affected. Through that work and the ability to help the community, her parents started the first Samoa nonprofit agency.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: Michael Itti, Sili Savusa, Top Contributor, VOL 35 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, White Center, White Center Community Development Association

COMMENTARY: It’s time to listen — It’s time to close the opportunity gap

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

One of our core values as a country and state is providing the best opportunity for our next generation to succeed; this means all children regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or other defining characteristic.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2009, 2016, African American, EOGOAC, Frieda Takamura, House Bill, Native American, Pacific Islander, Senate Bill, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Sili Savusa, State Senate, Unfortunately Washington, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, poverty

White Center Community Development Association announces new Executive Director Sili Savusa

April 9, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On March 12, White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA) announced its new executive director, Sili Savusa, who has been a resident and advocate of this community. Savusa left her position as Family Center Coordinator for Southwest Youth and Family Service. She began at CDA as executive director on March 19, replacing former Executive […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, CDA, Casey Foundation, Executive Director Aileen Balahadia, Making Connections, Sili Savusa, Vol 31 No 15 | April 7 - April 13, White Center Community Development Association

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