Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD)
Joyce Pisnanont serves as the Chief Strategy & Impact Officer at National CAPACD, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s programs and key initiatives to close the racial wealth gap and foster healthy, vibrant communities. In her position, Joyce leads efforts to ensure that National CAPACD’s work effectively and impactfully addresses community needs, aligns with the organization’s mission and vision, and meets contractual and funding requirements. She brings over 20 years of experience in the community development sector, including working with several National CAPACD members in New York, California, and Washington. Before joining National CAPACD, Joyce founded and managed an economic development resource and design center in Seattle’s historic International District, a neighborhood that remains near and dear to her heart. She now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where she enjoys morning runs with her dog, beautiful hikes with family and friends, and cheering on her kid at sporting events. Joyce is a graduate with a Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently serves on the board of the Our Neighborhoods Capital Fund, an emerging CDFI established in 2023 as a subsidiary of National CAPACD.
How Creative Placemaking Builds Community Capacity
Monday, October 6, 2025
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