By Neel Saxena, Executive Director
Photos courtesy of Various Sources
Over the past 10 years, Asian American LEAD went from a local youth development organization to the
By Anu Sharma, MD High School Program Coordinator; Shaima Ahmad, VA Programs Manager; and Ha Nguyen, Development & Communications Associate
Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff
This week, we visit Anu and Shaima, who are currently working with our AALEAD High School youth in Maryland and Virginia programs. However, did you know that both Anu
by Freidricka Camille, Community College and Internship Programs Coordinator
Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff
With the fall weather in full swing, it is hard to believe that it has been nearly a month since I started office hours at Montgomery College in Rockville. I have “met” and communicated with
By: Pallavi Rudraraju Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff As I near the start of After School Programs in Fairfax County, and head into my fourth month as the VA Middle School Program Coordinator, I feel so grateful for a wonderful beginning to my journey in the VA Middle School Program. Over the past few months, I have worked with MD and VA high schoolers during their leadership retreat, co-facilitated the VA MIC CHECK Summer Program, and learned immensely along the way. One important less
By Pallavi Rudraraju, VA Middle School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Pallavi Rudraraju Hello, everyone! This is Pallavi, the new VA Middle School Program Coordinator. You might remember me from a couple years back, when I interned for Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) as the DC Elementary School Intern for Summer 2015.
By Yonsoo Kang, Previous VA Middle Schools Program Coordinator
Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff
My dear AALEADers,
During my interview for the VA Middle School Coordinator position, then executive d
By Yonsoo Kang, VA Programs Coordinator
Photo Courtesy by AALEAD Staff
Hello again!
AALEAD VA Summer Horizons finished with an amazing trip to Six Flags after six weeks of fun and intense activities.
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By Chelsea Iorlano, Development & Communications Associate Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff Across Washington, DC, Montgomery County, MD, and Fairfax County, VA, summer break has ended and school is officially back in session. From planning lunch recruitment sessions to meeting with school staff and administrators, from printing intake forms to writing program lesson plans, AALEAD staff are hard at work preparing for another school year of successful programs. As staff work diligently to br
By Ha Nguyen, VA Programs Intern Photos Courtesy of Ha Nguyen It is now official, everyone! The glorious summer is finally here right on our door steps inviting us all to step outside in the sun and start our own adventures. I am sure that you already have or are sketching out exciting plans with your friends and family. For me, I will be spending my time interning at AALEAD's Virginia office this summer, and I am so excited for what to come. My name is Ha Nguyen, and I am currently a ris
By Chelsea Iorlano, Development & Communications Associate Photos Courtesy of Chelsea Iorlano Each day, the youth we serve come to AALEAD Programs and give. They give their attention, time, respect, appreciation, energy, and support. Each day in programs, youth give of themselves and create the vibrant, nurturing, and strong community that is AALEAD. AALEAD Programs could not provide the stable community and safe space that they do without the youth committing to their programs and