Marilyn Cachola Lucey
Executive Director Government Relations & Public Affairs @Apapa - Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association Find Us On Linkedin At \'apapa National\'
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Executive Director Government Relations & Public Affairs @Apapa - Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association Find Us On Linkedin At \'apapa National\'
Sacramento, CA, US
Steward the organization’s strategic direction as it prepares for its next phase of growth, strengthening civic engagement initiatives and dialogue between community leaders and policymakers.• Lead government relations and policy engagement connecting community leaders with local, state, and federal policymakers on issues affecting civic participation, education, and community well-being.• Expand flagship leadership development and civic engagement programs while introducing new initiatives to broaden participation across diverse communities.• Strengthen governance, team development, and operational infrastructure to support long-term sustainability and program scalability.• Convene policymakers, civic leaders, and community organizations through leadership forums and public affairs initiatives.
EDUCATION
Santa Clara University
Master's Degree, Graduate School of Counseling Psychology and Education
Harvard University
Public Leadership Credential, Kennedy School of Government
University of London
Diplomacy in the Modern World Certification
UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Academy
Digital Transformation: Managing People Technology and Data
Santa Clara University
Bachelors Degree
ABOUT MARILYN CACHOLA LUCEY
Public affairs leader advancing civic leadership, public policy engagement, and cross-sector partnerships connecting communities, government, and institutions.Civic leadership, public policy engagement, and cross-sector collaboration are central to Marilyn Cachola Lucey’s work advancing stronger connections between communities and the systems that shape opportunity—including education, public health, and democratic participation.Marilyn serves as Executive Director of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA), a national nonprofit dedicated to developing civic leaders and expanding representation in public service. In this role, she oversees leadership development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and programs that create pathways for students and emerging leaders to engage in government, public policy, and community leadership.Her career spans advocacy, education, and coalition building. Marilyn’s work has supported initiatives focused on youth leadership, civic participation, education equity, mental healthcare, and community-centered public policy. She has helped design programs that bring students and young professionals directly into the policymaking environment through leadership academies, internships, and partnerships with public agencies and educational institutions.She regularly works with elected officials, education leaders, nonprofit executives, and business leaders to translate community needs into actionable policy and program solutions. She is known for building collaborative initiatives that align community organizations, government leaders, educators, and private-sector partners around shared priorities.Marilyn currently serves as a Commissioner for First 5 Contra Costa and on the Contra Costa County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, where she contributes to initiatives addressing early childhood development, family well-being, workforce participation, and gender equity.She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, a Master’s degree in Psychology and Education, and a Public Leadership Credential from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. As a lifelong learner, she continues her executive education in brand strategy and digital communications to strengthen how mission-driven organizations engage the public and shape policy conversations.Government Relations | Legislative Affairs | Public Policy | Coalition Building | Stakeholder Engagement
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