Category: Alumni

[Russian Federation to US ’15 Preview] Alexandra Poblinkova: “US and Russia: More Similar Than We Think”
[Russian Federation to US ’15 Preview] Alexandra Poblinkova: “US and Russia: More Similar Than We Think”
04-24-2015 posted by Acypl
Participating in ACYPL’s US-Russia Media Dialogue 2014 was a great experience for me. I had a great chance to visit the USA and to learn more about this...
US and Russia: International exchange over 44 years
US and Russia: International exchange over 44 years
04-21-2015 posted by Acypl
Beginning on April 26, six geographically and politically diverse Russian emerging leaders will join us in the US for a 10-day exchange program organized by ACYPL and its...
ACYPL Congressional Alumni Members Reception — May 13, 2015
ACYPL Congressional Alumni Members Reception — May 13, 2015
04-16-2015 posted by Acypl
Please join us for the ACYPL Congressional Alumni Members Reception to recognize the 114th Congressional class! To make a contribution to help support this event, please click here.  
[Alumni Reflection] Erin Van Sickle: “A culture of service in Vietnam and Myanmar”
[Alumni Reflection] Erin Van Sickle: “A culture of service in Vietnam and Myanmar”
04-13-2015 posted by Acypl
One of the reasons I was particularly excited to travel to Vietnam and Myanmar was to learn about the ways in which nonprofits, business communities, and governments leverage...
Here’s your chance to be named Best Citizen Diplomat from the US State Department
Here’s your chance to be named Best Citizen Diplomat from the US State Department
04-09-2015 posted by Acypl
  ACYPL American alumni are invited to take part in the first U.S. Department of State Citizen Diplomacy Challenge! By showcasing your exchange experience, you could be named...
[Alumni Reflection] Erin Conwell: “Trevor Noah, Ferguson, and Cape Town”
[Alumni Reflection] Erin Conwell: “Trevor Noah, Ferguson, and Cape Town”
04-08-2015 posted by Acypl
Recently, it was announced that Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, would take over for Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show. Trevor first appeared on...
[Northern Ireland to US ’15 Preview] Chanelle Hardy: 50 years later, an injustice anywhere is still, well, everywhere
[Northern Ireland to US ’15 Preview] Chanelle Hardy: 50 years later, an injustice anywhere is still, well, everywhere
03-12-2015 posted by Acypl
Reflecting on my trip to Northern Ireland last summer, I realized the Northern Irish, too, had a reason to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act...
[Alumni Reflection] Brad Meehan: “A reunion with old friends”
[Alumni Reflection] Brad Meehan: “A reunion with old friends”
02-12-2015 posted by Acypl
I worked for ACYPL as a program officer from 2009-2013; during that time, I was able to work with delegations from around the world, enabling me to gain...
[Turkey to US ’15 Preview] Mehves Evin: “How to maximize your acypl experience”
[Turkey to US ’15 Preview] Mehves Evin: “How to maximize your acypl experience”
01-26-2015 posted by Acypl
Many of the international or Turkish delegates will have visited the US before their ACYPL exchange, but this particular exchange trip will mark a very special time in...
[US to El Salvador & Nicaragua ’08]: Adam Probolsky: Flexibility is Key
[US to El Salvador & Nicaragua ’08]: Adam Probolsky: Flexibility is Key
01-12-2015 posted by Acypl
In 2008 I traveled to Nicaragua and El Salvador with ACYPL. The group of people I traveled with were definitely the highlight of the trip, but a very...

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2021 In Review

While COVID-19 continued to impact the world and our work in 2021, the ACYPL team worked year-round to continue giving emerging leaders a global perspective.  ACYPL celebrated our...

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Alumni Reflection: Ulfa Mubarika (PFP 2019)

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ACYPL Virtual Programs 2020

With the launch of so much new programming, here is a snapshot of our work in 2020. This year ACYPL programs look a little different – but as...

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Alumni Reflection: Candace Gerritsen (Vietnam 2019)

Professional Fellows Program to Vietnam Reflection by Candace Gerritsen, October 2019 The Illinois Chamber hosted a Fellow from the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) Program in...

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