New York, NY — Committee of 100, a non-profit organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Next Generation Leaders (NGL) class. The 2025 NGL class will be announced and spotlighted at Committee of 100’s 2025 Conference & Gala, which will take place in Los Angeles in April 2025.
Launched in 2014, Committee of 100’s NGL program convenes an exceptional group of change-makers and rising leaders from diverse sectors, leveraging a collective sense of service and purpose to elevate the impact of each individual. Currently, there are over 200 NGL alumni across a multitude of sectors who make up a vibrant and diverse network.
Becoming a member of Committee of 100’s NGL program comes with the exclusive opportunity to join a vibrant community of like-minded NGLs, motivated to work towards a more productive U.S.-China relationship and a more diverse and inclusive U.S. society. NGLs will engage with Committee of 100 to develop customized programming and content tailored to the NGL community and to collaborate with Committee of 100 Members, who are comprised of leaders across business, government, science, academia, and the arts. NGLs also receive complimentary invitations to Committee of 100’s annual conference & gala, with dedicated NGL programming, and special access to additional Committee of 100 events. Additionally, NGLs will engage in impactful service projects with Committee of 100 as brand ambassadors and change-makers for positive social impact and community-building.
Roy Y. Chan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education & Director of Graduate Studies at Lee University, and a member of the NextGen Class of 2017, said “This is a transformative program for all emerging leaders across a wide range of industry sectors. Having attended three Committee of 100 annual conferences, I believe that the Committee of 100 NextGen Leadership Program will help equip and empower the next generation leaders to pursue justice, equity, fairness, and peacebuilding that will enhance and enrich the diverse experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander in the United States and abroad.”
Application Links & Info
Committee of 100 is now accepting applications from exceptional young professionals and rising leaders from all sectors who are passionate about Committee of 100’s dual missions to promote the inclusion of Chinese Americans and the larger AAPI community in all aspects of U.S. society and to advance constructive dialogue and relations between the U.S. and Greater China.
Individuals who demonstrate a remarkable history of professional and personal excellence and are between 25-40 years old are encouraged to apply.
To apply for the Committee of 100 Next Generation Leaders Class of 2025, click here.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found here.
The deadline to submit applications is January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
About Committee of 100
Committee of 100 is a non-profit U.S. leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, healthcare, and the arts focused on public policy engagement, civic engagement, and philanthropy. For over 30 years, Committee of 100 has served as a preeminent organization committed to the dual missions of promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American life and constructive relations between the United States and Greater China. Visit https://www.committee100.org.
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Charles Zinkowski
Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
czinkowski@committee100.org
Sam Jones
PR & Social Media Manager
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