Empowering Asian American Pacific Islander youth in underserved communities
About Asian American LEAD
Asian American LEAD supports underserved Asian American Pacific Islander youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through after-school, summer, and mentoring programs.
A TASTE OF ASIA •
A TASTE OF ASIA •
Join us for a night of delicious foods from local AAPI chefs in the DMV and to celebrate the work to empower AAPI youth!
Special thanks to our sponsors for “A Taste Of Asia”!
Silver Level
Sue Graham
Joseph Lee
Bronze Level
Amee Shah & Rohit Gupta
Jeff Neeley & Virginia Cheung
Friend Level
Shawn Tylka
Hanh Le
Rob Sohn & Grace Kim-Sohn
Rakesh Chilakapati
Our mentoring program gives youth (ages 8-18) the opportunity to be matched in one-on-one mentorship with a caring and pre-screened adult in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia regions to develop critical life and social skills.
After-school programs provide academic development support and enrichment activities in leadership, identity, mental health, and equity to middle and high school-aged students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Our Programs
Summer programs provide youth leadership development, community service, team-building activities, field trips, and college/career prep opportunities in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia regions.
News & Events
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A Taste Of Asia 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5:30 - 9:30 PM
Silver Spring Civic BuildingWe invite you to join us for a night of delicious food featuring well-known AAPI chefs in the DMV! Come together to eat with us and celebrate the work of empowering AAPI youth!
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