Educational Empowerment
Educational Empowerment is about connecting youth with all available resources to succeed academically and advocate for their own educational development.
Identity Development
Identity Development is about giving youth the tools to develop pride in themselves, develop a healthy self-concept, and lead productive lives.
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities are about giving youth opportunities to develop skills as leaders to take on leadership positions in their schools and communities.
June 21, 2022
Mentoring Program Update
By Hannah Cheyney and Mei Tomko Happy June! As the weather is warming up, we have been traveling throughout the DMV to attend community events, engage students at schools, and encourage community members to get more involved with AALEAD. We have also been gearing up for our summer progra...
June 14, 2022
Summer Intern Spotlight: Maddy Park
Written and Photos by Maddy Park, DC Summer Intern Hi hi! My name is Madeline Park, but I also go by Maddy. I am a rising junior at American University, majoring in Political Science and Asian, Pacific, and Diaspora Studies (APDS). I am so excited to join the AALEAD DC Team as the Summer P...