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Celebrate LEAP's 30th Anniversary this LEAP year!

Our Journey Together: Reflecting the Past, Looking Into Our Future

LEAP 2011 Year in Review

Board of Directors of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) announces election of new President and Chief Executive Officer

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 Annual Contributors

LEAP is proud to thank a special group of organizations 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 30 years, LEAP has changed the lives of over 125,000 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 the LEAP Annual Contributors.

NEW Leadership Research Series Report

 2011 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards

LEAP’s 2011 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards marks the fifth report in the series and the third edition of research focusing on the private sector. LEAP is once again evaluating the Fortune 500 companies. In 2011, the Fortune 500 collectively generated over $10 trillion in revenue (more than 2/3 of the total U.S. GDP), employed over 25 million people (roughly 1/6 of the U.S. labor force) and contracted with tens of thousands of suppliers across the United States. Their economic and social impact is clear. The API economic clout, too, is clear. The API market is estimated to be larger than the entire economies of all but 21 countries making it the 6th largest “Asian” economy in the world – larger than Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore combined. The Selig Center projects the community’s buying power to grow 42 percent from $544 billion in 2010 to $775 billion in 2015.

The 2011 API Representation on Fortune 500 Boards report shows that despite the burgeoning population and the  undeniable consumer market growth, APIs remain largely absent from corporate boards.  Read the key findings of the report, or download a PDF copy of the full report.

MORE INFORMATION:

Press Release
Full Report (36 pages) Download: PDF

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rima K. Matsumoto
Vice President of Research and Strategic Alliances
(202) 412-4190
rmatsumoto@leap.org

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

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

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:

Other LEAP Supported Events

The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement's Houston Career Conference (April 29, 2012 / Houston, TX)
The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) organizes one-day meet-ups to bring together Latino professionals with hiring managers and recruiters. We have been organizing these kinds of events since 1986. This is a great opportunity for professionals to network and learn about the opportunities available to them. To register or for more information visit: http://www.haceonline.org/event/houston-career-conference-1
Must Pre-Register and upload Resume to attend!

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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LEAP is now hiring a Director of Training.  Please click HERE for more information.