Washington Leadership Program
Through weekly sessions over the summer, the Washington Leadership Program introduces students to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leaders in public service who can inform and inspire students’ own civic engagement. Through panel discussions and participatory activities, this free program served over 220 individuals this past year.
In 2019, the theme was “Passing the Mic,” highlighting the multitude of communities under the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) umbrella and creating space for marginalized community members to tell their stories and facilitate understanding at the intersections of their identities.
Check the links below or sign up for our mailing list and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates on our 2019 WLP season!
- Session I: Opening Ceremony
- Session II: The Ecosystem of Advocacy: How does one advance policies for the AAPI community
- Session III: AAPI Women and Health
- Session IV: Education
- Session V: The Internet: A Platform for Democracy and Community Organizing
- Session VI: Climate Change and the Environment
- Session VII: Closing Ceremony
The Washington Leadership Program gave me valuable insight to various aspects of our nation’s politics and gave me the chance to meet several inspirational individuals. Being a part of the CAPAL family made this summer memorable.
-Sara Yang, University of Georgia—Food Surveys Research Group, Agricultural Research Service, USDA