Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)

📢 Calling all elected officials and future candidates: the National Leadership Academy is your chance to take your campaign to the next level! During the two-day, hands-on training, you will:

💻 Hone critical campaign skills, from fundraising to volunteer management
🔨 Build a robust network of leaders from across the country
🎤 Gain insights from seasoned political experts and strategists

Take your next step with APAICS! ➡️ Learn more and submit your application at https://www.apaics.org/national-leadership-academy. The deadline to apply is June 16, so don't wait! ⏳

Happy ! This month and every month, we are proud to honor the resilience, rich cultures, and invaluable contributions of the immigrant communities who shape our nation.

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🚀 APAICS programs educate, inspire, and uplift the next generation of AA & NH/PI leaders to lead throughout the halls of power, whether at local, state, or federal levels. From the Congressional Internship and Fellowship and Leadership Academies, to our Women's Collective, there is an APAICS program for everyone.

This , you can help support our leadership programs and, in turn, contribute to future generations of leaders who will answer the call to lead in public service. Whether it's $5, $50, or more, a donation of any size will maximize our impact. ✨

💚 Celebrate AA & NH/PI Heritage Month by giving back: apaics.org/giving

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! Wishing peace and prosperity to all who celebrate. 🌙

Registration for the 2026 Women's Collective Summit is NOW LIVE! From now until June 5, you can take advantage of our Early Bird ticket sale—use code "WC26EARLYBIRD" at checkout for $10 off your registration. ✨🌺

This year’s theme, “She Leads, We Rise,” is a testament to empowering and uplifting the women in our communities—because when one woman succeeds, we all rise together. The Summit is our moment to connect, engage, and get inspired to take bold action. 🌟

Learn more and purchase your discounted ticket at apaics.org/womens-collective.

👀 Watch this space for more details on featured speakers and programming, coming soon.

This Memorial Day and every day, we remember those who have given their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Another round of APAICS Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Heritage Month Events to remember! 🤩🔥

💃 At the 32nd Annual Awards Gala, we celebrated our community's deep-rooted history,groundbreaking accomplishments, and the leaders forging paths for the next generation. During the program, APPEAL, Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate, and VA Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi received awards for their leadership and commitment to uplifting the AA & NH/PI community.

🎙️ Leaders from across the country and territories convened at the Legislative Leadership Summit for dynamic discussions on everything from immigration and voting rights to preserving AA & NH/PI histories and an exclusive fireside chat with MD Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and VA Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi. (Recordings coming to YouTube soon! 👀)

🏆 Four outstanding individuals were honored for their dedication to our community at the Congressional Alumni Appreciation Dinner:
✨ Moh Sharma - Trailblazer Awardee
✨ Adi Sathi - Horizon Awardee
✨ Trustee Alton Wang - Ignite Awardee
✨ Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori - Helen Ruggiero Awardee

🎖️ The Military Leadership Appreciation Luncheon honored and celebrated our veterans and those serving in the Armed Forces. During the program, attendees heard from Keynote Speaker MD Del. Kris Valderrama and Young Professional Speaker John Victoria.

Thank you for celebrating with us! A huge thank you to all of our partners, Board & National Advisory Council Members, speakers, and awardees for making these events possible. 👏 Happy AA & NH/PI Heritage Month! 💚

APAICS President & CEO Madalene Mielke was featured in an article from New America — "What Do Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters Want in 2026?" From AI to the current state of the economy, read more about the issues at the forefront of AAPI voters' minds this election cycle: https://www.newamerica.org/insights/what-do-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-voters-want-in-2026/