STATEMENT: AAPI Victory Alliance Celebrates Confirmation of Dr. Arati Prabhakar for Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate confirmed Dr. Arati Prabhakar as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, making her the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. 

AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore issued the following statement: 

“The confirmation of Dr. Arati Prabhakar is historic, as she will be the first immigrant, woman, and person of color to serve as the head of this office. She is already familiar with making history after being the first woman to head the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and today, I am thrilled to lead AAPI Victory Alliance in extending our sincerest congratulations to Dr. Prabhakar for yet another historic appointment.” 

“Throughout her career, Dr. Prabhakar has helped gather and develop new ideas, and implement solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges: climate change, healthcare, and data security. In her new role, we are confident that she will only further her legacy of ground-breaking work, and continue setting a leadership example for all women of color —especially AAPI women—in American government.”  

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