Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Americans are part of the rich tapestry of American life in both our country and the City of Gaithersburg. Nineteen percent of the City’s population is of Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage and can trace their ancestry to 47 countries & territories including China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Afghanistan, India, and Armenia.
Americans of Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island heritage have distinguished themselves in many fields, from science & medicine to agriculture & commerce. They also contribute to our public life through the arts & literature and in government. Ruth Lutero, of Filipino heritage, is the recently appointed Director of Information Technology.