Our ideal LAT 2025 candidate is …
a beginner in federal advocacy and organizing (i.e., political engagement with the US Senate and/or House of Representatives),
interested in learning about policies that affect the SEAA community,
looking to connect with other SEAA community members from across the US,
at least 18 years old
We welcome applicants from all 50 states and especially encourage historically underrepresented individuals from states in the South (e.g., Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida) to apply.
Yes — there is no cost associated with registering for the Leadership Advocacy Training.
No, you do not have to be Southeast Asian American to register for the Leadership Advocacy Training. We welcome anyone to apply who is passionate about adovcating for SEAA communities.
Please note that SEARAC defines “Southeast Asian American” as a person from/with ancestry from the following countries: Vietnam (e.g., Vietnamese, Khmer Kampuchea Krom, Montagnard), Cambodia (e.g., Khmer, Cham, Khmer Loeu), and Laos (e.g., Hmong, Lao, Mien, Khmu, Tai Dam, Tai Leu, etc.). This definition of SEAA is a political identity derived from the shared experiences of people who were displaced by American occupations of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, and subsequently came to the United States as refugees.
You can find your Congressional district by visiting this page on the House of Representatives website. Enter your zip code, and you will be directed to your Member of Congress, their political party, and the Congressional district they represent (e.g., California District 47 or Hawaii District 1).
Education
Data equity
Ethnic studies
Higher education equity
Health & Aging
Mental health
Supporting Southeast Asian American older adults and their caregivers
Immigration
Ending Southeast Asian deportations
Supporting the family immigration system
You may read more about SEARAC's policy priorities here.
Typically, participants will meet with staffers of their members' offices who handle the specific issue area (e.g., education, health, immigration) of the meeting. In some cases, representatives and senators have been available to take meetings themselves.
