The Washington Leadership Program

WLP Holiday E-Fundraising Drive

The WLP Announces its Annual Holiday E-Fundraising Drive

The holidays are a time for sharing joy with others. In that light, the WLP would like you to spread some holiday cheer to the next generation of leaders in our community. The WLP runs a rigorous selection process and a substantive and extensive program for the Scholars that are selected for the summer program, but none of this can happen without your support.

Donation Levels: 

$50 - Friend of the Program

$150 - Supporter of the WLP - Sponsors of one speaker event

$250 - Mentor of the Scholars - Supports one day of leadership building activities

$500 - Sponsor of the Program - Helps fund a Scholarship for a student

$2,000 - Board of Governors - Fully funds Scholarship for the Program

www.thewlp.com/donate.html

Investing in a scholar will yield a major benefit for the community in the future.

Just in this past year, WLP Alums were elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, named Chief of Staff for the Huffington Post, starred in a major motion picture in India, and named to the Council of Economic Advisors to President Obama.

To learn more about The WLP visit: www.thewlp.com/the-wlp-program.html or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWLP

All donations are tax deductible - http://www.thewlp.com/donate.html

Now Accepting Applicants for the 2012 Washington Leadership Program

The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from high-potential South Asian college students for the 2012 summer leadership program scheduled to take place from June 9, 2012 to August 3, 2012. The WLP cultivates the South Asian American community's next generation of leaders by placing them in Congressional offices or Government Agencies for eight-week summer internships and a structured leadership-training curriculum.  The students gain a firsthand view of the policy-making and legislative process, as well as gain access to high-profile South-Asian leaders in the nation's capitol. Applications are available online at http://www.thewlp.com/wlp-2012-application.html. The deadline for submitting applications is January 20, 2012.

All students who are either US citizens or legal permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Selection to the WLP is highly competitive and not limited to students pursuing majors in social sciences. The backgrounds of past participants have ranged from medical school to art and business.

Interns will receive a total stipend of $1,500 and will be required to complete 2-3 short writing assignments during the internship.

The WLP has over 180 alumni who have interned for notable elected officials including Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN), and Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-LA). Alumni from the program have gone on to win Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, and Mitchell Scholarships, as well as acceptances into top-flight medical, law, public policy, and other post-graduate programs. Several alums are currently senior advisors to government officials, and one is an elected representative from the State of Maryland. 

The original program built  a strong reputation on both the Hill and in the community and continues to receive favorable reviews from former participants.  Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO) called the WLP "the best program of its kind on the Hill."  The program has continued to receive generous support from alumni, the community-at-large, and community organizations and corporations. 

For more information about the program, visit the WLP's website at www.thewlp.com

WLP Speaker Series: Summer 2011

We are pleased to announce the summer speaker series for 2011. Each speaker series includes a panel of distinguished guests and interactive discussions. All events will take place at the Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W.).

• Tuesday, June 28 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
  WLP Speaker Series: Economic Policy
• Tuesday, July 12 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
  WLP Speaker Series: 2012 Election Preview
• Tuesday, July 26 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
  WLP Speaker Series: Foreign Policy
• Tuesday, August 2 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
  WLP Speaker Series: Public Sector Problems and Private Sector Solutions

This event is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. Please RSVP to wlp@thewlp.com.

The Washington Leadership Program, established in 1995, is a national non-profit organization committed to developing the next generation of South Asian American leaders.

Fundraising Event: Honoring South Asian Leaders

NetIP-Chicago, IABA, SAFO, and WLP invite you to a reception: 
Honoring South Asian Leaders
 
to benefit the WLP Summer Fellowship Program
                                              
Guest Speakers:
Chicago City Alderman - Ameya Pawar
Ohio State Representative – Jay Goyal
Maryland State Representative - Sam Arora
Former Deputy State Treasurer - Raja Krishnamoorthi
 
Friday, April 15th - 7 PM
 Timothy O'Toole's Pub
622 North Fairbanks Court
                 Chicago, IL 60611                      

Join us as we meet and honor the next generation of South Asian leaders from across the U.S.
Ameya Pawar, Jay Goyal, and Sam Arora have yet to cross their 30th birthdays but have already made history as the youngest South Asians elected to public office.

 
HOST COMMITTEE (still in formation):

Prashanthi Rao Raman, Kant Desai, James Pappachen, Ashvin Lad, AnitaBanerji, Ashwin Janakiram, Radha Patel, Renu Shah, Harin Contractor, Alex Johnson, and Roopa Modur

Donor Levels: Student/NetIP Members - $35 * Friend - $50 * Supporter - $100 *
Mentor - $250 * Sponsor - $500
 
All proceeds will go to the Washington Leadership Program to support South-Asian interns on Capitol Hill for Summer 2011.

Please RSVP to wlp@thewlp.com.
Online contributions can be made at http://www.thewlp.com/donate.html.

 
What is the Washington Leadership Program?
 The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging South Asian Americans to the political process.  Through its fellowship program, the WLP places students in the Washington offices of Members of Congress each summer and provides intensive leadership training workshops.  Initially founded by Gopal Raju in 1994, the WLP has placed over 170 fellows.  Learn more about us at www.thewlp.com.

The Washington Leadership Program is a registered nonprofit organization incorporated in New Jersey. At present the organization is in process of filing for tax-exemption with the Internal Revenue Service. The organization reasonably expects to receive certification as a tax-exempt organization. Should the organization fail to receive tax-exemption, the WLP will notify you immediately and provide refunds if you should so choose.

Annual Summer Speaker Series Event - The Impact of South Asians in the White House

The Washington Leadership Program, in partnership with the Atlantic Council of the United States and the Network of South Asian Professionals, Washington DC, presents:

The Impact of South Asians on the White House, A Panel Discussion

With

Nick Rathod
Deputy Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

Ven Neralla
Director of Priority Placement, White House

Moderated by
Amit Bose
Director of Congressional Affairs, Federal Rail Administration

Panelists will discuss their experiences and how each of their roads brought them to the White House. They will talk about the impact and presence of South Asians in the White House. The Panelists will also touch upon where South Asians are in the Administration and how this bodes for the future for South Asians interested in politics and policy and how you can reach this point if you want to chose this path.

The Washington Leadership Program, established in 1995, is a national non-profit organization committed to developing the next generation of South Asian American leaders.

Annual Summer Speaker Series Event - The Role of the Diaspora in South Asia

The Washington Leadership Program, in partnership with the Atlantic Council of the United States and the Network of South Asian Professionals, Washington DC, presents:

"The Role of the Diaspora in South Asia"
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: The Atlantic Council, 1101 15th Street, NW - Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20005
Topic: The Role of the Diaspora in South Asia, A Panel Discussion

 

With

Sonal Shah
Founder, Indicorp / Director, White House Office on Social Innovation

Sara Shroff
Senior Director of Changing our World

Moderated by

Raj Kumar
President of Devex

The Washington Leadership Program, established in 1995, is a national
non-profit organization committed to developing the next generation of South
Asian American leaders.

The Network of South Asia Professionals, Washington, DC, is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization committed to identifying and celebrating the
diversity of South Asians in America by promoting professional development;
encouraging community service activities; raising awareness of the South
Asian culture; and providing forums for the discussion of important societal
issues.

This event is free and open tot he public, however, seating is limited.
Please RSVP towlp@thewlp.com.

Annual Summer Speaker Series Event - "Building Political Clout for the South Asian American Community"

The Washington Leadership Program, in partnership with the Atlantic Council of the United States and the Network of South Asian Professionals, Washington DC, presents:
 
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: The Atlantic Council, 1101 15th Street, NW - Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005

Topic: Building Political Clout for the South Asian American Community, A Panel Discussion
 
With
 
Shekar Narasimhan
Co-Chair, Indo-American Council, Democratic National Committee
 
Sunita Leeds
Member-at-Large, Democratic National Committee
 
Puneet Ahluwalia
Political Director, Republican Indian Committee
 
Moderated by
 
Nissim Reuben
Program Director, Indian-Jewish American Relations
American Jewish Committee
 
The Washington Leadership Program, established in 1995, is a national non-profit organization committed to developing the next generation of South Asian American leaders.
 
The Network of South Asia Professionals, Washington, DC, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to identifying and celebrating the diversity of South Asians in America by promoting professional development; encouraging community service activities; raising awareness of the South Asian culture; and providing forums for the discussion of important societal issues.
 
This event is free and open tot he public, however, seating is limited. Please RSVP to wlp@thewlp.com.

Annual Summer Speaker Series Event - "Advocating for the South Asian American Community"

The Washington Leadership Program, in partnership with the Atlantic Council of the United States, and the Network of South Asian Professionals of Washington, DC, would like to invite you to the first event in their Annual Summer Speaker Series

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
 
Location: The Atlantic Council, 1101 15th Street, NW - Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005

Topic: Advocating for the South Asian American Community, A Panel Discussion

With
 
Vega Subramanium
Director of Programs and Partnerships, South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
 
Kiran Ahuja
Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
 
Moderated by
 
Anna John
Co-Founder, Sepia Mutiny

This event is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. Please RSVP to wlp@thewlp.com.

Recap of the 2009 New York and New Jersey WLP Fundraisers

A recap of the fundraiser, WLP NY and NJ, published on Desi Talk's website.

Dec 4 - WLP Fundraiser in New York City

The Washington Leadership Program invites you to a reception

 

Honoring South Asians in Public Service

 

to benefit the WLP summer fellowship program

                                               

Guest Speaker:

Ohio State House Majority Whip – Jay Goyal

Hoboken Citycouncilman – Ravi Bhalla

Mayor of Laurel Hallow – Harry Anand

 

Friday, December 4th, 2009 - 6:00 PM

Honey Restaurant/Lounge

243 West 14^th St New York, NY 10011

Donor Levels: Student - $25 * Friend - $50 * Supporter - $100 *

Mentor - $250 * Sponsor - $500

All proceeds will go to the Washington Leadership Program

to support South-Asian interns on Capitol Hill for Summer 2010

 

Please RSVP to wlp2009@thewlp.com

Online contributions can be made at

http://www.thewlp.com/donate.html

What is the Washington Leadership Program?

 

The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging South Asian Americans to the political process. Through its fellowship program, the WLP places students in the Washington offices of Members of Congress each summer and provides intensive leadership training workshops. Initially founded by Gopal Raju in 1994, the WLP has placed over 170 fellows.

Host Committee (still in formation):

Sanchay Agarwal

Anupamma Beck

Harin Contractor

Neha Dewan

Hrishi Karthikeyan

Vivek Kothary

Shekar Krishan

Palash Pandya

Reshma Saujani

Tanya Sehgal

Ajaita Shah

Udai Tambiar

Theresa Thanjan

WLP BOARD OF ADVISORS:

Dr. Walter Anderson
Del. Kumar Barve
Kathy Kulkarni
Dr. Ralph Nurnberger
Ron Somers
Anurag Varma

http://www.thewlp.com/
The Washington Leadership Program is a registered nonprofit organization incorporated in New Jersey.

At present the organization is in process of filing for tax-exemption with the Internal Revenue Service. The organization reasonably expects to receive certification as a tax-exempt organization. Should the organization fail to receive tax-exemption, the WLP will notify you immediately and provide refunds if you should so choose.