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Indonesian Professional Fellows Recognized by the Minnesota State House
Indonesian Professional Fellows Recognized by the Minnesota State House
05-12-2015 posted by Acypl
Our four Indonesian professional fellows were recognized on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives by ACYPL alumnus and State Representative Joe Hoppe (Australia 2004) on May 1. Mr....
[Pro Fellows ’15] Toni Panetta: “The long-term impact of the Professional Fellows Program”
[Pro Fellows ’15] Toni Panetta: “The long-term impact of the Professional Fellows Program”
03-09-2015 posted by Acypl
The Philippines hadn’t been on my traveler’s bucket list, but when I received an email from ACYPL asking whether I’d be able to serve as an American mentor...
Applications open: fall 2015 Professional Fellows Program
Applications open: fall 2015 Professional Fellows Program
03-02-2015 posted by Acypl
ACYPL is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the fall 2015 Professional Fellows Program [PFP]. We are looking for political, policy, and civil society leaders between...
Announcing our spring 2015 YSEALI Professional Fellows
Announcing our spring 2015 YSEALI Professional Fellows
02-27-2015 posted by Acypl
We’re excited to announce our spring 2015 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows! From a pool of over 350 applicants, this group of 14 young emerging leaders will...
[Professional Fellows ’14] Earl Oyas: “A mentor’s visit to the Philippines”
[Professional Fellows ’14] Earl Oyas: “A mentor’s visit to the Philippines”
02-20-2015 posted by Acypl
It was a fine Tuesday morning when I picked Toni Panetta up from the Marriott hotel in Cebu. Toni was my mentor during my 3-week stay in Denver,...
[Pro Fellows ’15] American mentor to the Philippines
[Pro Fellows ’15] American mentor to the Philippines
02-11-2015 posted by Acypl

In January, our professional fellows American mentor, Toni Panetta, traveled to the Philippines as a part of her follow-on trip. While there, she shadowed her three Filipino pro fellows, and worked with them to solidify the components of the projects' they began in the US.

[PFP in Myanmar] Linda Rotunno: A Special Request
[PFP in Myanmar] Linda Rotunno: A Special Request
02-02-2015 posted by Acypl
  A week before our departure for Myanmar, Mindy Walker, our amazing in-country partner, emailed ACYPL alumni Rick Smotkin, Cass Burton and me with a special request –...
[PFP American mentor ’14] Cass Burton: “The role of democracy—a sit-down with Aung Saan Suu Kyi”
[PFP American mentor ’14] Cass Burton: “The role of democracy—a sit-down with Aung Saan Suu Kyi”
01-29-2015 posted by Acypl
Last week Cass Burton, our fall 2014 pro fellows American mentor, got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Aung San Suu Kyi, chairperson of the National League for Democracy,...
[Professional Fellows Program ’14]: A Movement of Young Leaders
[Professional Fellows Program ’14]: A Movement of Young Leaders
11-21-2014 posted by Acypl
“YSEALI is a program that can connect people around the world.” The 2014 Professional Fellows Program (PFP) wrapped up earlier this month, and three of our fellows, the Hon....
Fall Professional Fellows Program ’14: Finding a home away from home
Fall Professional Fellows Program ’14: Finding a home away from home
11-12-2014 posted by Acypl

Nine fellows from Malaysia, the Philippines and Myanmar joined us for the fall Professional Fellows Program. After a brief orientation in Washington, DC, the group left for CO, TX and VA/DC, to complete 3-week fellowships in various areas of professional interest and expertise.

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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)

I would like to inform you that the ultimate goal of my micro-grant project “Pakem Indonesia” has been achieved! Pakem Indonesia is integrated program that combines strengthening the...

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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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