APALI

MISSION: APALI’s mission is to build community power through developing civic-minded leaders, closing the leadership gap, and building a community of public leaders to increase representation, equity, and social justice.

APALI’s 28 year impact track record is based on two connected strategies:

(1) Training promising leaders using a best-in-class APALI Training Model. 
(2) Nurturing a community of leaders for mutual support, leadership success, and civic impact.

APALI programs are vertically integrated -- beginning with leadership training for college students and continues leadership training to adulthood with advanced course that trains AANHPI individuals to serve on nonprofit boards of directors. As of 2025, APALI leadership training has graduated 2,141 individuals. 

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