Asian American Lead Ldship Empwment and Devlpment for Youth & Family

“The board treasurer reviews the 990 in detail and makes it available to all board members prior to filing.”

“Each director and officer is required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy, which requires each person to disclose any relationships, position or circumstances in which he or she believes could contribute to a conflict. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of interest, the Board of Directers determines whether a conflict of interest exists and, if so the Board votes to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect AALEAD's best interests.”

“The process for determining the Executive Director's compensation involves the completion by the entire board of a detailed evaluation and interviews of key staff and stakeholders. This performance assessment and review of market compensation data from similar organizations is then examined by an Executive Committee of the Board, which proposes a compensation level that must be approved by the entire board. Other employees' compensation is determined by the Executive Director with input and advice from the Board.”

“The Form 990 is available upon request and is posted on the organization's website.”

“AALEAD makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The DC Elementary School Program served a diverse group of 100 youth, including 81 youth who were new to AALEAD, at Barnard Elementary School during a 6-week summer program with a curriculum focused on cross-cultural understanding, shared values, leadership, and community-building.”

“As part of the DC Middle and High School summer program, youth took part in research project focused on an issue or topic affecting the Asian American youth community. 35 youth were served in the after school program, and 27 youth were served by the summer program.”

“During the summer program, 30 middle school youth focused on the theme of "Mic Check: I've Got a Story to Tell" to research and share their own personal and cultural histories with their peers.”

“Maryland High School Program: AALEAD's MD High School Program served 87 youth in its after school programs at Einstein HS and Montgomery Blair MS, and through a lunch time program at Wheaton HS in Montgomery County, MD. Youth were provided with a safe an nurturing environment to learn about Asian Pacific American culture, explore their own identity, practice leaderships skills, and receive guidance about school, career paths, and college. Activities included community service, leadership workshops, cultural activities, and field trips. MD High School youth also had the opportunity to serve as leaders for AALEAD's MD Summer Program focused on the theme of Mic Check, which elevated the individual voices of the youth. Youth participated in leadership training, conducted research projects, and led small teams to deliver presentations on various topics of identity. Virginia High School Program: AALEAD staff met with 30 youth from Annandale High School twice per week after-school and engaged youth with ice breakers and team-building activities to build community to strengthen relationships. Youth were provided with a safe an nurturing environment to learn about Asian Pacific American culture, explore their own identity, practice leaderships skills, and receive guidance about school, career paths, and college. Activities included community service, leadership workshops, cultural activities, and field trips. During the summer, high school youth participated in the VA Summer Program, and served as leaders for middle school youth in the summer program. Virginia Middle School Program: The VA Middle School Program served 43 youth during a very successful year of after school programming. AALEAD partnered with Poe Middle School and Holmes Middle School in Annandale, VA. Youth learned about Asian American cultures, developed leadership skills, accessed school resources, and provided service to their community. Specific activities include cooking workshops highlighting a specific Asian country and its cultural history, counselor and resource teacher panels, and field trips to sites in Fairfax County to learn about the needs of their local community. VA Middle School youth also participated in the first ever VA Summer Program, which allowed participants an opportunity to expand upon their leadership skills and work on service projects in their community. Youth Mentoring Program: The AALEAD Mentoring Program served 44 pairs across the greater DC Metro area. The Mentoring Program matches Asian Pacific American youth between the ages of 10 and 18 with caring adults who support them in developing the academic and personal skills necessary to succeed. Mentors meet one-on-one with their mentees and engage in activities in their local community. Mentors must be 21 or older and must be committed to meeting with their youth for a minimum of 6 hours per month for one year. Past outings have included museum and college visits, community service events, academic support, cultural exploration through food, and spending time together, among others. AALEAD trains each mentor and supports mentors and mentees through regular field trips and community service activities that bring pairs together for bonding and encouragement. Community College Mentoring Program: AALEAD's Community College Program supports youth through college transitions and with career development. Students enrolled at Montgomery College in Maryland were matched with Career Coaches who supported each participant with developing and achieving personal, academic, and professional goals each semester. To the extent possible, participants are matched with professionals working in fields of interest so that they can learn more about the career opportunities available and receive valuable knowledge to prepare for the workforce. Participants in the program also receive 1:1 college advising and support from AALEAD staff and opportunities to participate in workshops focused on college resources, tran”

“AALEAD's Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent auditor. The process is consistent with previous years.”