LEAP’s current clientele consists of nearly 500 nonprofit, community, student organizations; federal, state and local government agencies; colleges and universities; and Fortune 1000 companies. LEAP graduates, inspired by their training experience, have gone on to educate and motivate others, build networks, establish new organizations, and continue furthering their careers. The over 80,000 individuals who have participated in LEAP’s programs and workshops attest to the transformative impact that LEAP has had on their lives. Please read on to see what individuals say about LEAP, it’s mission, its impact.

Leadership Development Program Alumni testimonials

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Development Program Alumni testimonials

"LEAP, quite simply, changed my life... My life has been greatly enriched by the self-knowledge and skill development provided by the LEAP experience. It was a true epiphany for me. Now I hope to be able to give back to help others just as LEAP helped me!"
Margaret Ashida
Director, University Relations
IBM Corporation
IBM Class of November 1998, San Jose

"My initial inclination when I was first told (!) that I was going to LEAP was, "Oh, great, another leadership course, and a racial one at that". I couldn't have been more wrong. LEAP is not just another leadership course. LEAP is a success course. It bypasses theories and shoots arrows straight to teach those real world principles that produce better employees, better managers, better presidents and CEOs. For me, the impact was immediate and powerful... Through LEAP, I have access to tools and resources to make me a better employee, a better manager, a better person. I have gone beyond my comfort zone and people have noticed. LEAP has given me a roadmap to success and I have become a more knowledgeable, more enthusiastic, and more productive employee."
Perry Nang
Lockheed Martin Technical Operations
Class of December 2001, Los Angeles

Leadership Development Program for Higher Education Alumni testimonials

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"I can say with absolute surety that this was the most thought-provoking, inspiring and empowering workshop that I have ever had the pleasure of attending... The workshop was four days in length, and worth every minute, indeed every second of it."
Abraham Lynn
Assistant Professor, Architectural Engineering Department
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
2001 LDPHE alumnus

"I came home refreshed and energized to be able to complete the goals I set during the program. I still use the resources that I received during the program, and also have done some workshops surrounding what I have learned while at LDPHE. It's such an amazing program. How can anyone miss this opportunity!!!"
Bao Thao
Director, Pan-Asian Student Services
Augsburg College
1999 LDPHE alumnus

Path to Professional Success testimonials

"Since having participated in the PPS program I have set personal goals for career advancement and a roadmap for how to accomplish my goals. The value-based leadership directives have motivated me to become more proactive in my personal career growth within Raytheon."
Patricia M. (Buhles) Kolias
Senior Scientist
Raytheon RF Components
Microwave Circuits Research La

"I have applied the key learning identified above in my daily interaction with the Leadership Team, my peers and my team. I was able to get more things accomplish through other people. My leadership skills definitely improved and it showed through my team's performance and productivity."
Lam Nguyen
Raytheon Six Sigma Expert
Raytheon, Integrated Defense Systems

Leadership In Action testimonials

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"Our experience with [our intern] was very positive and led to a permanent position for her on our staff. This reflects the value of the program in introducing college students to opportunities in the community and providing CBOs with talented job candidates. Thank you!"
Heidi Kato
Special Events Manager
Japanese American National Museum

"This is a wonderful opportunity for young Asian Pacific American college students and recent graduates to develop their leadership skills and to learn more about the larger Asian Pacific American community to which they belong. This internship is not only a springboard towards working in the Asian Pacific American community, it is an excellent opportunity to discover more about ourselves and to enhance our effectiveness as leaders in today's society."
Lawrence Joe
LIA Class of 2000

"The LIA program was a tremendous learning experience for me, on many levels. The CBO [community-based organization] experience, while short, was very valuable in forming my impressions and ideas about what kind of community work I plan to continue to do."
LIA 2001 Intern

Building Community Through Leadership testimonials

"It takes this type of LEAP training to teach people to do things in new ways—look outside of the box, take some risks, and bring in creative ways to support both the community and the company. The BCL program increased my commitment to finding win-win situations."
Joseph Pak
BCL Class of 1999
SBC

"The BCL program should be a requirement for all persons who are looking to serve their communities. The future depends upon us to take a great step forward to get involved and learn these valuable skills."
Alice Ishigame-Tao
BCL Class of 2000
Little Tokyo Service Center