Community & Political Affairs

The Community & Political Affairs Chair shall be in charge of conducting service events and informing the organization of these events, as well as finding other ways the members can get involved. They will be in charge of preparing the organization’s R.A.A.P (Raising Awareness Amongst Pilipinxs) Conference, Community Retreat, and Demographic Survey. They shall also be in charge of informing and educating both the organization and its members to participate in political affairs of the campus and community. They shall provide activities and workshops that will further accomplish such tasks.

Current CoPo Chair: Sean Colina

RAAP

The RAAP (Raising Awareness Amongst Pilipinx) Conference is a one-day event hosted by AkbayanSJSU. This event encourages high schoolers and college students to explore aspects of their culture through workshops that encompass tenacity, self-awareness, and creativity to ultimately create a sense of pride within their own identity. This event is open to all high school and college students.