A collage representing the diversity of AAPI people and culture

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership

  • HQ

    Washington, DC

  • Founded

    1989

The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization dedicated to building leadership and public policy knowledge within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. It seeks to empower AANHPI youth by increasing access to public service opportunities and building a strong AANHPI public service pipeline. CAPAL envisions a future with equitable AANHPI representation throughout all levels of government and public service.CAPAL works towards achieving its mission through its signature programs: the Washington Leadership Program (WLP), Scholarships, Federal Internship Program, and the Professional Development Program.