By: Yuanlong "Yung Dragon" D., AALEAD Youth; Yingzhi D., AALEAD Youth; Ellen G., AALEAD Youth; and Charles Kuo, AALEAD DC Programs Manager
Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Youth, Staff, and Parents
This past year, the AALEAD DC Middle and High School program graduated 13 seniors from our program. We are proud of the
By Diane Bui, former AALEAD MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Diane Bui and other AALEAD Staff In summer 2015, I had just returned from my post-grad gap year in Australia unsure of what next steps I wanted to take in my life. I knew I needed to get a job, but I had no idea what job I wanted. I found the position of MD Middle School Program Coordinator at AALEAD and thought it would be a good fit. My first day at AALEAD was September 8, 2015. And I had no i
By Ha Nguyen, Development and Communications Associate
Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff
Every seven minutes, there is an occurrence of bullying. Every day, youth of all ages experience bullying in schools across the country. Bullying may inflict dis
By Ha Nguyen, Development and Communications Associate
Photos courtesy of Ban Tran and Ha Nguyen
This past Saturday, AALEADers gathered together at the 2nd annual AALEAD Day in Silver Spring Civic Building to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our youth in 5th, 8th, and 12th Grade as they get ready to transition to their next journey.
By Neel Saxena, AALEAD Executive Director
Photos Courtesy of Various Sources
Every May, the Asian Pacific American (APA) community gears up for
By Saadia Ahmad, DC Elementary School Program Coordinator
Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff
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By Ha Nguyen, Development and Communications Associate
Photos and Videos Courtesy of AALEAD staff
On April 6, 2018, we hosted our annual breakfast fundraiser Aspire to LEAD at the Top of the Town conference facility. This annual event is an opportunity for the AALEAD Board Members and Staff to gather with our community members and share with them the stories of our AALEAD youth.
Mentor and Family Appreciation Potluck: An Afternoon of Building Community
By Freidricka Camille, Community College and Internship Programs Coordinator
Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff
In honor of National Mentoring Month, AALEAD hosted a Mentor and Appreciation Potluck this past weekend. The Mentoring Team organized the event with the purpose of recognizing the youth mentors and community col
By Neel Saxena, Executive Director
Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff
The title of this blog pays homage to the film, “13 Going on 30” which is the story about a girl who makes a wish on her thirteenth birthday, and wakes up the next day as a thirty-year-old woman. The story of AALEAD began 19 y
By Ha Nguyen, Development and Communications Associate Photos Courtesy of AALEAD staff As 2017 starts to wrap up and give way to 2018, we begin to reflect back on how our life has progressed throughout the year. It is essential to not just dwell on mistakes that you have made along the way. It is also about rejoicing for what you have accomplished and drawing lessons on what disappointed you. 2017 has been a roller coaster for me, but I would not take it any other way. Hello eve