ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
What We Do
Encourage APAs to be active leaders in their local communities and beyond.
Provide APA leaders with the tools and skills to contribute to American civic life.
Serve as a network to APA public officials and community organizations.
TESTIMONIALS
“I went through the inaugural training class of the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation (APALF), and I can state firsthand that this training was instrumental in my success in having the opportunity to serve in public office. APALF brings in the best political consultants in the state to give a hands-on and realistic training approach.”
“APALF is the preeminent training program for Asian Pacific Americans. Without APALF I would not be in the Assembly today.”
“APALF was a priceless experience. The training provided a strong foundation for my journey in public service and the network of APALF alum is unmatched. I appreciated the program’s honesty about how I could make an impact in my community, but also how elected office could change your life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without APALF.”
“It has been an honor to serve as co-chair of the APALF Honorary Advisory Board since the inception of the project. This is an excellent foundation that helps encourage and train APA leaders to serve in public life.”
“I came to the APALF with extensive experience in state and local government and the California Legislature gained from working in senior positions with prominent elected officials. However, despite my more than 20 years of experience and working on numerous campaigns, I felt I lacked practical hands-on political campaign training. APALF helped me become a better prepared candidate to win my election.”