Dr. Joseph Paul Pacis Javier

Joseph Paul Pacis Javier is Filipino-American who is passionate about diversity and strengthening the community. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Joseph has also lived in the Philippines and Canada. During his time as a journalist, he has traveled extensively throughout the Asia-Pacific region and brings his global perspective to support the Council of Asian Pacific Americans.

Joseph Paul has over 15 years of experience working in the media in the Philippines. He was an award-winning radio broadcaster at 89.9 DWTM as well as a travel and lifestyle show presenter on Studio 23 Television. Joseph has also worked as a columnist for the Manila Bulletin, editor for the Manila Times, and writer for several other publications. Aside from his experience in the media, Joseph has worked in the fields of public relations, strategic brand management, and event production.

Joseph Paul is a graduate of Wayne State University’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program. He completed his undergraduate studies at Oakland University where he graduated with honors obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He has done additional studies in Integrated Marketing Communication at the University of Asia and the Pacific as well as Neurobiology and Genetics at Harvard University. Joseph also earned graduate certificates in Sustainable Business Strategy, Global Business, Business Analytics, and Organizational Leadership Principles through Harvard Business School.

Joseph Paul has served as president of the Alpha Omicron Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, president of Spectrum LGBTQ Alliance, as well as WSU’s Student National Pharmacists Association (SNPhA), FAWN: Fighting AIDS with Nutrition, and the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He is currently an active member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and Theta Chi Fraternity. Joseph Paul also serves on the boards of the Filipino-American Community Council of Michigan (FILAMCCO), the Philippine American Cultural Center of Michigan (PACCM), as well as the Oakland County Pharmacists Association.

Given Joseph’s diverse background and passion for building partnerships, he offers these talents to bolster CAPA’s presence in the Asian-Pacific community and inform the public about the many resources and events that CAPA has to offer.