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Support LEAP in 2012!
Everything that LEAP is able to accomplish is only possible with the generous support of people like you who believe in our mission of “growing leaders.
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Recent LEAP newsletters:
Lunar New Year Message from New LEAP President and CEO, Linda Akutagawa
Our Journey Together: Reflecting the Past, Looking Into Our Future
Give back for the Holidays
A Message from LEAP founder JD Hokoyama
LEAP 2011 Year in Review |
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The Board of Directors of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) today announced the unanimous election of Linda Akutagawa as LEAP's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2011.
Akutagawa will succeed J.D. Hokoyama, who is retiring and will remain as President and CEO of LEAP through the transition.
"We are proud to announce the appointment of Linda Akutagawa as our next CEO as LEAP approaches its 30th anniversary," remarked Margaret Ashida, Chair of the LEAP Board. "Linda personifies LEAP's philosophy that leaders can retain their unique cultures, identities and values while developing new and vital skills that will make them effective leaders within their own organizations, their communities, and the broader society. She brings a unique combination of next generation vision, deep knowledge of API communities, and proven track record. We also thank J.D. for the powerful legacy of his timeless vision in founding LEAP, tireless leadership for the API community, and selfless commitment to a successful executive transition."
The selection process was based on a national search coordinated by LEAP's Executive Transition Committee, chaired by Ashida. |
Gratitude and Thanks to LEAP Corporate Annual Contributors
LEAP is proud to thank a special group of companies who have joined with LEAP in partnership to show their commitment to diversity in the workplace, encourage LEAP's mission to grow leaders - specifically engaged, talented, and diverse leaders, and supports the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
For over 29 years, LEAP has changed the lives of over 150,000 people across geographies, generations, and genders; supported the strengthening of diverse Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities and influenced over 2,500 organizations across the private, public and nonprofit sectors. We are immensely proud of the impact we have made in “growing leaders” and we're pleased that we will be able to continue doing so with the help of our Corporate Annual Contributors.
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Save the Date!!!
LEAP's 30th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of "growing leaders" on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles. This gala dinner celebrates the leadership and accomplishments of individuals and organizations that exemplify LEAP's mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asians and Pacific Islanders through leadership, empowerment, and policy. Proceeds from the event are used to develop LEAP's innovative leadership programs, cutting-edge public policy research, and nationwide community building.
More information on the 30th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner.
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New Leadership Research Series Report
2011 API Representation on the Top 100 Nonprofit Boards
As part of our long-term strategy on research of API representation in top leadership roles, the 2011 API Representation on the Top 100 Nonprofit Boards marks the fourth in a series of reports evaluating the inclusion of APIs at the highest leadership levels (Boards of Directors) in the corporate, foundation, nonprofit and education sectors.
In order to define the top 100 nonprofits, LEAP chose to focus its research on the largest U.S. nonprofits as ranked by The NonProfit Times on their most recent listing “The NPT 2010 Top 100” in the publication’s November 1, 2010 issue. To be included on the list, an organization must raise at least 10 percent of income from individual gifts. The revenue of these 100 nonprofits totaled $64.78 billion and ranged from just over $151 million for the smallest organization to over $5.8 billion for the largest nonprofit.
Read the key findings of the report here, or download a PDF copy
MORE INFORMATION:
Press Release
Full Report (28 pages) Download : PDF
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rima K. Matsumoto
Vice President of Research and Strategic Alliances
(202) 412-4190
rmatsumoto@leap.org |
WE HEARD YOU! New LEAP eLearning Series
Self-Paced. On-Demand. Web-Based Leadership Development Program
LEAP is answering the needs of corporate clients for cost and time effective leadership education for Asian and Asian American professionals through its newly developed plug and play eLearning Series.
Designed by LEAP with cutting edge and fully integrated technologies, the proprietary 60-minute modules, are interactive in nature with activities, case study scenarios and knowledge checks to increase the impact of Asian and Asian American professionals enabling them to achieve strategic objectives and drive organizational results.
With nearly 30 years of experience in successfully developing people and growing leaders through professional development programs, LEAP’s self-paced, on-demand, web-based leadership development program for Asian and Asian American professionals create the perfect complement to ongoing, in-person training programs.
Download Fact Sheet
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Linda Akutagawa
Sr. Vice President of Resource and Business Development
(213) 485-1422 ext. 4115
lakutagawa@leap.org |
Register Now! Senior Manager Leadership Forum (SMLF)
April 30 – May 2, 2012 Bolger Conference Center, Potomac, MD
Targeting senior-level Asian and Pacific Islander managers who are in the position to attain higher levels of management, this program works to specifically hone the skills associated with executive leadership while incorporating a focus on the relevant influences of their Asian cultural heritage and values. This 2.5 day program explores and prepares API's for the challenges that face companies in the wake of continued growth and profitability. Read more.
Register Online
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Linda Akutagawa
Sr. Vice President of Resource & Business Development
(213) 485- 1422 x 4115
lakutagawa@leap.org |
New Leadership Research Series Report:
2010 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards
As part of our long-term strategy on research of API representation in top leadership roles, the 2010 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards marks the third in a series of reports evaluating the inclusion of APIs at the highest leadership levels (Boards of Directors) in the private, foundation, nonprofit and education sectors.
In 2010, the Fortune 500 collectively generated more than $10 trillion in revenue (more than 2/3 of the total U.S. GDP), employed nearly 25 million people (roughly 1/6 of the U.S. labor force) and contracted with tens of thousands of suppliers across the United States. LEAP’s 2010 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards shows that despite the burgeoning population and the recent consumer market growth, APIs remain largely absent from corporate boards. 80.4% of the Fortune 500 companies lack API representation in their boardrooms. Only 2.08% of Fortune 500 board seats are held by API directors. In contrast, APIs constitute 5.6% of the U.S. population and its buying power is expected to grow 42 percent from $544 billion in 2010 to $775 billion in 2015, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth.
Read the key findings of the report here, or download a PDF copy.
MORE INFORMATION:
Press Release
Full Report (32 pages) Download: PDF
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rima K. Matsumoto
Vice President of Research and Strategic Alliances
(202) 412-4190
rmatsumoto@leap.org
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Leadership in Action (LIA)
Leadership in Action (LIA) 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 (API) community in Southern California.
The 2012 program will be held in Los Angeles from June 18 - August 10, 2012.
All intern application materials must be received by Thursday, March 15, 2012. All community based organization application materials must be received by Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
For Intern and Community Organization applications or for more information click HERE.
This program is sponsored by:
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Nissan Career and Leadership Seminars
This seminar, targeting college students and young alumni, will consist of a panel of speakers that will not only speak about their career choices but also about why diverse leadership, in particular, leadership that includes Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), is important in their professions, sectors, and industries. They will also share advice on how to navigate corporate America and stay involved in the community. The panel will be followed by a networking reception that will be attended by representatives from various local companies and organizations. Space is limited. Preregistration is recommended.
University of Southern California (USC)
* Wednesday, February 22, 2012
* Location : TBD
* Registration: 5:30pm
* Panel / Reception: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
University of California, Irvine,
* Tuesday, February 28, 2012
* Location : Humanities Gateway Bldg., Room 1010
* Registration: 5:30pm.
* Panel / Reception: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
For more information or to register for the conference visit : http://leap.org/empower_nissan.html.
These seminars are sponsored by: 
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Other LEAP Supported Events
27th Annual Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference (APAAC) (January 28, 2012 / Irvine, CA)
APAAC is a day-long conference hosted by APSA at UC Irvine and is devoted to addressing the issues and questions raised in the contemporary society of the United States. This year's theme is "The Movement: Then and Now" and will explore cross-cultural activism, intersections of struggles faced by People of Color, and the need to bring back the foundations of the Asian Pacific-Islander American Movement to tackle the issues that pervade our communities today. Look for Nancy Yap, LEAP Development and Program Manager, at the Indoor Festival. For more information visit: http://apaacuci.org
2012 Asians Pacific Americans in Higher Education Conference: Transforming and Leading (February 3-4, 2012 / San Francisco, CA)
Advancing the pipeline of Asian Americans toward senior level administration in higher education is a priority of APAHE. Less than 1% of the three thousand colleges and universities in the United States are only led by a person of Asian American descent. At whatever level or role in academics, student, or administrative services you currently hold, we believe you have the potential to advance as a director, chair, dean, vice president or president. We acknowledge the core of who you are as an Asian American and can provide the tools and mentorship for advancement. Conference includes Plenaries, Workshops, Panels, and Reception/Dinner with APA National Educational Leaders and Elected Officials. For more information visit: http://apahenational.org
Asian American Leadership Forum (February 11, 2012 / Chicago, IL)
The annual Asian American Leadership Forum (AALF) is a unique conference whose goals are to bring together diverse people from different sectors, industries, and backgrounds to share, learn, and network. We seek to educate and train attendees on differences, issues, needs, and successes within the Asian American community. We hope our attendees will develop new skills to encourage multi-level and multi-disciplinary development. AALF will also focus on the issues and events taking place in the current year to connect education and training to action and impact in the Chicago land and Midwest region. Look for LEAP President and CEO, Linda Akutagawa, who will be facilitating a workshop in the Professional Leadership Track. To register or for more information visit: http://www.aaichicago.org/en/calendar-and-events/asian-american-leadership-forum
24th Annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity (March 20-22, 2012 / Minneapolis, MN)
In 2011, members of more than 400 organizations across the U.S. took part in the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. They chose the Forum because it provides a venue for discussion about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In keynote sessions and workshops, you won't hear a sales pitch. Instead, you'll hear from peers about their successes and challenges. As a Forum participant, you won't just listen to definitions of diversity, you will develop tools to bring back to the office, learn from best practices and have the opportunity to be challenged to think in a new way. The Multicultural Forum is committed to providing high impact sessions that are targeted, relevant and transferable. The 2012 Forum theme is : _A Time for Innovation._ Look for LEAP President and CEO, Linda Akutagawa, who will be speaking on a panel about corporate boards. For more information or to register for the forum visit: http://www.stthomas.edu/mcf/ |
Additional Ways to Support LEAP
Make Goodsearch.com your search engine.
LEAP is one of the many organizations that you can designate on goodsearch.com, a website that donates money to nonprofit organizations while you search the internet. Partnered with Yahoo Search, Goodsearch donates $.01 for every search conducted through their website to the organization of your choice. They also provide coupons to popular online shopping sites and will donate a percentage of your online purchase to the organization as well. Currently, you can also download the Goodsearch toolbar which will automatically alert you if a website has an available coupon. www.goodsearch.com
Follow, Friend, or Link to LEAP.
LEAP is now a part of Twitter, Facebook, and Linked In. Join our network and stay up to date on the events and activities that LEAP is a part of. Also, spread the word about LEAP and our mission to your networks.
  
Linked In: LEAP has two groups. Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) as well as a group that is for our alumni, LEAP Alumni Group.
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Donate to LEAP online or give to
LEAP through the Asian Pacific Community Fund, a
network of community organizations focused on enhancing the lives of
Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) throughout Los Angeles County. For more
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LEAP is now hiring a Director of Training. Please click HERE for more information. |
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