Developing Tomorrow's Leaders within the APIA Community and with Corporate Support

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This July 27 - 30, 2021, APIA Scholars will once again launch the Elevating Leaders Summit (ELS). This Summit is a 4-day, virtual leadership development program for students in the Asian and Pacific Islander American community. This program centers on understanding identity, culture, and values and building community. The content of this session aims to cultivate authentic leadership skills as students continue their journeys into higher education. Through interactive workshops, small group discussions, and informative keynote speakers, Scholars will learn from community leaders, Alumni, and professionals to develop a sense of unity and belonging among the APIA Scholars community.

As a sponsor and content provider, Wells Fargo has actively engaged with APIA Scholars and continues to support the development of future leaders. "Wells Fargo is privileged to serve as a platinum sponsor for APIA Scholars' 2021 Elevating Leaders' Summit," said Julie Caperton, Head of Wells Fargo Private Bank for Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) and member of APIA Scholars' Board of Directors.

Further, with the challenges our Scholars have faced during the recent months, APIA Scholars is grateful for the investment of its sponsors to help support their continuing education and career paths. "The scholars continue to face unique challenges and disrupted learning environments as they prepare for the upcoming school year. That's why McDonald's is so proud to support programs like the Elevating Leaders Summit as part of our ongoing commitment to empower and uplift students through their education journey. The Golden Arches aims to provide resources that scholars need to succeed while furthering our longtime support of the APIA community." Jimmy Ferguson, McDonald's Owner/Operator, member of APIA Scholars' Board of Directors.

APIA Scholars, through the support of its corporate funders and community-based partners, will continue to support a focus on leadership and identity through ELS and other programs as it acts on its commitment to educate, elevate and empower today and tomorrow's APIA students. "The scholars at the Elevating Leaders Summit continue to demonstrate incredible flexibility and resiliency despite the unique challenges of this past year. We commend them for their dedication not only to their academics, but to their family, friends, and community as well. They're leaders today, and we're honored to support their development as even greater leaders tomorrow," states Doug Murtha, Group Vice President, Chief Business Information Officer, ITx, Toyota Motor North America and member of APIA Scholars' Board of Directors.

In addition to McDonald's, Toyota, and Wells Fargo, other sponsors include Ford Motor Company, MetLife, Lumina Foundation, Sodexo, Inc., and United Health Foundation. This program is also made possible with the support of community based organizations and AANAPISI Partners including California State University (Sacramento), University of Massachusetts (Boston), Kōkua Kalihi Valley, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities, CONSCIOUSXCHANGE, RTI International, OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, Teach for America, APIA Vote, and We Are Oceania.

For more information about the Elevating Leaders Summit, please visit the ELS website at https://pheedloop.com/APIAScholarsELS2021/site.

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Dawn Baron, APIA Scholars, +1 703-434-9306, [email protected]

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