AALEAD MD High School Programs

• Youth Spotlight: My Experience at the Budget Forum

  By Nazea, Current AALEAD Youth Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff *Nazea has been a part of our MD Middle School Program and is now a part of our MD High School Program. We are so proud of her development as a leader not only in AALEAD but in her community! I recently had the chance to represent AALEAD at the Montgomery County FY16 Operating Budget Public Forum. This meeting is for the public to [share where they think funding] from the Montgomery County’s operating budget for 2016 sho

• AALEAD is FUELing the Legacy!

  By Antwoine Johnson, MD Middle School Program Coordinator Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff

  “As you move forward and plan your day, figure out what issues are important to you and what fuels your fire.”

  - Christine Chen, Executive Director of APIAVote

  These were the words of the first keynote speaker of this year's FUEL Conference, as she encouraged everyone to make the most of the conference and

• AALEADers Explore Georgetown University!

  By Tina Ngo, AALEAD Staff Photos Courtesy of Tina Ngo, AALEAD Staff This past weekend, seven youth from Asian American LEAD’s (AALEAD) Mentoring Program, MD High School Program, and VA High School Program had the exciting opportunit

• MD High School Programs Off to a Running Start!

  By Ari Pak, MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff AALEAD's MD High School Program kicked off last week and the generative momentum for the coming year is already impressive. On our first day of programs at both Einstein and Blair High School, youth participated in a contest focusing on teamwork and leadership skills. They were tasked to work together to build a tall structure with a limited number of building materials.

  MD Summer Kinect Finale!

  By Antwoine Johnson, AALEAD Staff Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff & Interns Two weeks ago, we had our final week of AALEAD's MD Summer Kinect program. What a program we had this summer! This year was made extra special by the fact that AALEAD was able to serve 85 students! We were able to give our youth many opportunities to experience new things they otherwise may not have had a chance to.  Youth went to the Comedy Spot to learn improvisation skills, learned and discussed mental health is