APAICS | Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

National Leadership Academy

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Applications for the 2013 Program are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

 

 

Overview 

The APAICS Leadership Academy for Elected Officials was established in 1999 to provide Asian Pacific American (APA) elected officials with the skills and resources needed to excel in their current office as well as preparing them for opportunities to advance into higher office. The Leadership Academy brings together a bipartisan group of promising APA political leaders from state legislatures, city councils, and local governing bodies all across the country. 

This year, the Academy will be held from May 9th and 10th at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. The Academy will be split into two separate tracks for local elected officials (Day 1) and community activists (Day 2). More information is provided below:

Program 

Elected, Appointed, and Future AAPI Elected Officials (May 9):

• What: A comprehensive training on what it takes to seek higher political office, including ethics and building networks
• When: Thursday, May 9th at 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• Where: The Washington Hilton, Washington D.C.
• Who’s Eligible: Asian Pacific Americans current or former locals and statewide elected officials who are keenly interested in seeking higher political office. Attendees will receive one ticket to the 19th Annual APAICS Gala Awards Dinner and one night hotel (May 8) at the Washington Hilton.

 

 

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Notable Leadership Academy Program Alumni Who Ran for Higher Office in 2010:

Jean Quan (D), former Oakland City Councilwoman
Ran for and won: Mayor of Oakland, CA

Charles Kong Djou (R), former Hawaii State Representative
Ran for and won in special election: Congressman, 1st District of Hawaii

Ted Lieu (D), former California State Assemblymember
Ran for and won: California State Senator 

Colleen Hanabusa (D), former Hawaii State Senator
Ran for and won: Congresswoman, 1st District of Hawaii

Van Tran (R), former California Assembly Member
Ran for: U.S. Congress, 47th District of California

Quang Pham (R), Author & Veteran
Ran for: U.S. Congress, 47th District of California

Hoan Dang (D), Community Leader
Ran for: Maryland State Delegate, District 19

 

[Full List of APAICS Leadership Academy Alumni]

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2013 Academy Host:

Sponsors:

General Motors

National Association of Realtors

Southwest Airlines

State Farm

Verizon

News Corporation