LEAP’s Statement on Pew’s Research Study on Asian Americans
Statement from Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) on Pew’s Research Study on Asian Americans
Los Angeles, California June 20, 2012 – LEAP is encouraged by the Pew Research Center’s first step to study the important and burgeoning Asian American community in their recent study The Rise of Asian Americans. While their research on the community paints a rosy picture, the Asian American community is not monolithic and many segments of the population, who were featured only as “other”, face a significantly more difficult climb.
The study clearly identifies the importance of job and career success to Asian Americans and that they do not believe that being Asian makes no difference to school admission or hiring and promotion decisions. Yet, for Asian Americans at the highest levels of leadership in corporate America, academia, government, nonprofits and foundations, the actual numbers paint a completely different picture.
LEAP’s own research studies, launched in 2009 to measure current Asian and Pacific Islander (API) representation at the highest levels of leadership positions in different sectors of U.S. society, found that although APIs are the fastest growing minority group and a vital part of the nation’s talent pipeline, APIs remain one of the least represented groups in leadership roles:
Fortune 100:
• In 2011, only 30 companies had API representation on their boards
• 29 API directors held 32 board seats out of 1,211 total seats
• 2 out of 100 CEOs were of API descent
Top 100 Nonprofits:
• In 2011, only 47 nonprofits had API representation on their boards
• 75 API directors held 78 board seats out of 3,051 total seats
• No API served as CEO
Top 100 Foundations:
• In 2010, only 24 Foundations had API representation on their boards
• 36 API directors held 37 board seats out of 748 total seats
• No API served as CEO
Further findings on executive suite representation will be shared by LEAP on June 27, 2012 when the sixth and newest leadership series report, API Executive Officers and Top Earners in the Fortune 500 is released.
We strongly encourage the Center to dive deeper in their future reports addressing Asian Americans and report on much needed disaggregated data research and analysis to paint a clearer and more complete picture of the vast diversity of issues affecting differently all subgroups that make up this community.
About LEAP:
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) is a national organization founded in 1982 with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) through leadership, empowerment and policy. With original programs in leadership training, public policy research and community education, LEAP raises the impact and visibility of APIs in all sectors. LEAP is headquartered in Los Angeles and has an office in Washington, DC.
CONTACT: Rima K. Matsumoto
VP, Research & Strategic Alliances
Tel. (202) 412-4190
rmatsumoto@leap.org
www.leap.org
Coro’s Immigrant Civic Leadership Program now accepting applications
Coro’s Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP) is a 5-month leadership training program designed for active and engaged leaders who seek to strengthen and bring about improvement and change to the city’s immigrant communities. To learn more about ICLP and how to apply, click here.
The deadline to apply is Friday, June 8th, 2012.
$200 Scholarship KALCA Civic Leadership Program for H.S. & College Students
$200 Scholarship KALCA Civic Leadership Program for H.S. & College Students
The Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) is now taking applications for its 2012 Summer Civic Leadership Program.
This four week leadership program for high school and college students runs from July 7 through August 3. Learn and discover how you can contribute to your community. Meet and connect with community leaders and working professionals in various fields. Learn about community issues and participate in leadership workshops. Give a hand by participating in a group community project. Attend cultural and networking events.
Apply today! Read the overview and download a simple application. Deadline is May 30, 2012
This is a reminder that the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs opportunity for free leadership training will start this Saturday the 14th, 11:00 am at the Harlem Y. We are STILL accepting applications, so please forward this application link to anyone who is interested in this wonderful opportunity!
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/675588/NLI
The workshops will cover: community organizing, government structure, fundraising, and networking. Micro-grant funds will be available to participants for community improvement projects. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 14, 11 am – 2:00 pm: Harlem YMCA Outreach Center, 180 W 135th St
Saturday, April 21, 11am – 2pm: Harlem YMCA Outreach Center, 180 W 135th St
Wednesday, May 2, 6-10pm: Harlem State Office Building, 163 West 125th St., and Jackie Robinson Center, 181 West 135th Street
Wednesday, May 9, 6-9pm: Jackie Robinson Center, 181 West 135th Street
Please encourage your friends and colleagues to apply!!!!
Best,
Sarah
Sarah Flatto | One NYC One Nation Coordinator | NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
p: (212)341-9075 | c: (646)409-3116 | nyc.gov/immigrants
p: (212)341-9075 | c: (646)409-3116 | nyc.gov/immigrants
NAPABA to Members: Take the Lead in ABA
NAPABA to Members: Take the Lead in ABA
NAPABA encourages its members to apply for leadership positions within the American Bar Association so that APAs are well-represented in the ABA. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be, let NAPABA know by February 15. Click on the link for details.
Above and Beyond: Honoring Women of Public and Civic Mind
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Pace University, 3 Spruce Street, New York, NY
5:00pm to 6:30pm (Panel discussion followed by a brief Q & A)
Reception: 6:30pm to 8:00pm (Cocktail/Dinner Reception & Awards Ceremony)
Pace University invites you to join them for an evening forum featuring knowledgeable, influential New York women discussing leadership and tips on how to succeed in the public and civic space. A dinner and cocktail reception immediately follow to honor 25 women for their exemplary work and service in business, community service, media, public service and organized labor.
Apply to be a CUP Fellow
The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) has announced its 2012 CUP Fellows Program. Applications are due by Friday, January 13.
The CUP Fellows Program develops leadership for professionals of color between the ages of 25 and 45 who seek to become powerful civic or public sector leaders.
Past CUP Fellows include PJ Kim, former candidate for New York City Council District 1. Of his experience as a 2009 CUP Fellow, he said:
The workshops and feedback sessions with experts and the Fellows were a safe environment to practice public speaking, explore ideas, and examine potential role models in public life. These sorts of practical opportunities are extremely rare.
Follow the link in the title for more information.
AABANY Co-Sponsors: Minority Attorneys: You’re an Up and Coming Talent
AABANY Co-Sponsors: Minority Attorneys: You’re an Up and Coming Talent
On October 12, the New York City Bar Committee on Minorities in the Profession will present a seminar entitled: “Minority Attorneys: You’re An Up and Coming Talent – Be More, Do More and Discover More By Reaching For The Leader Within You." AABANY is a co-sponsor of this free event, and past AABANY President and 2011 City Bar Diversity Champion Award recipient Vincent Chang is among the panelists. For more details and to register, click on the link in the title.
Ascend National Convention in New York City: 8/27-29
Ascend National Convention in New York City: 8/27-29
Ascend is the premier non-profit professional association dedicated to enabling its members, corporate partners and the community to realizing the leadership potential of Pan-Asians in global corporations.
Ascend has 5,000+ members with 37 professional and student chapters located in major business hubs and campuses. Ascend membership is open to individuals of all ethnicities and business backgrounds.
The theme of the convention is “Competing in a Borderless World." It takes place at the New York Hilton. Although the organization and event seem to be geared towards APAs in the corporate sector, "aspiring professionals, managers and executives, at all levels, in any industry” are encouraged to attend. For lawyers to network with other professionals is not a bad idea. A Corporate and Career Fair takes place all day on Monday. It might be worth checking out.