The Asian and Pacific Islander Leadership Blog
Announcing the LEAP Emerge Class of 2019
Formerly known as Leadership In Action, LEAP Emerge is an eight-week paid summer internship program designed to develop emerging young leaders by providing college students with practical leadership skills and the opportunity to work hands-on in the Asian and Pacific Islander community in Southern California. Read more about this year’s cohort!
Reflections on the 2018-2019 LEAP Impact Program
LEAP Impact is a three-part, six-month program designed to develop Asian and Pacific Islander staff for future and current leadership and management roles in nonprofit organizations and increase the retention of those committed to working in the nonprofit sector. On March 21, 2019, LEAP Impact: Leadership Development for Nonprofit Staff concluded in New York, NY. 16 class participants graduated from the program. Read our recap of the program and graduation ceremony here.
LEAP Community Reception in New York City, March 2019
On March 19, 2019, LEAP hosted a special community reception in New York City. Over 80 guests, including the LEAP program participants, LEAP staff, alumni, trainers, coaches, funders, LEAP friends, and local community leaders attended the reception. Read our recap of the special community reception.