Staff

Kyle Van Fleet (he/him/his) is the Communications Associate at APIAVote. In his day to day work, Kyle manages APIAVote’s social media and press inquiries, crafts communications strategy, and monitors online disinformation impacting AAPI communities. 

Bob Sakaniwa (he/him/his) is the Senior Policy Advisor at APIAVote having worked in Washington, DC for more years than he cares to remember. Bob does bring a wealth of experience, having worked both on the Hill for members of Congress as well as several civil rights and immigrant rights organizations. Through his various stints on and off the Hill, Bob has gained deep insight into the workings of the House and Senate and brings that knowledge to his efforts as an advocate for civil rights and immigrant rights.

Robin is the Administrative and Development Associate at APIAVote.  While handling the day to day financial responsibilities, she works to operationalize fundraising efforts in order to build and sustain APIAVote's relationships with ongoing and new donors.